How to Choose Rock Climbing Shoes

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Entry-level climbing shoes for daylong comfort at the gym or crag, Black Diamond Momentum climbing shoes for women are built with breathable comfort in mind, yet still excel in their performance.
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View the Black Diamond Momentum Product LineView all Black Diamond Women's Climbing ShoesBest Use | Rock Climbing |
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Climbing Shoe Type | Neutral |
Last | Slip-lasted |
Upper | Synthetic knit |
Lining | Synthetic microfiber |
Outsole | Rubber |
Footwear Closure | Strap |
Gender | Women's |
Weight (Pair) | 15.8 ounces |
Climbing Shoe Volume | Low |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
UK | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 |
EU | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 |
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This was the first climbing shoe I ever purchased. I've never climbed outside, but this shoe served me well for both top-roping and bouldering over the last few years. They are comfortable and easy to take on and off, and the "vent" over the toes helps them air out, but after the initial break-in period I actually found that they became a little too big for me. I would say that this shoe runs closer to your actual street shoe size, though you might want to size down half a size knowing that they will loosen up significantly. The rubber isn't particularly sticky, so sometimes it is difficult to trust to my feet on greasy holds. Good for heel hooks but not very good for toe hooks. Overall I think I have outgrown this shoe and I'm ready to upgrade, but for a beginner this is a great shoe to get you started.
I typically wear 7/7.5, and could not fit heel into a 7.5. Returning, but unsure what size I would need. I suggest up sizing 1-2 sizes and seeing if that works. Wish I could provide performance review, but alas my foot didn't fit.
Shoes great. But too small sizing is off. Will have to buy a larger size
Good quality shoe, however, my size 4 child could not fit into the 5.5 with no socks and considerable effort. We kept the shoes because they fit my size 3 kid almost perfectly.
Shoe looks good but when it came in the mail the whole box was shredded and destroyed. Good shoe though.