Deal of the Week: Rock Shoes
From aggressive and high-performance rock shoes to comfortable, mellow gym shoes and everything in between, Backcountry.com has great deals on all your climbing footwear needs.
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Scarpa Arpia Climbing Shoe
$127.16 (20% off, was $158.95)
Scarpa describes the Arpias as the next step up from your first pair of intro climbing shoes. They feature a slightly downturned toe to up your performance without inhibiting comfort. The microsuede upper conforms to the shape of your foot, while the Vibram XS Grip 2 sole provides sure-footing on smears and edges. The Arpias will certainly help you jump into the 5.10 grade range.
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Scarpa Mago Climbing Shoe
$138.71 (25% off, was $184.95)
The Mago is a highly aggressive shoe with a mean downturn designed for sending overhung routes and problems. It’s banana-like shape hooks onto holds even as your body becomes horizontal, and the precision toe helps stand on micro-edges with ease. Despite the aggressive shape, the suede and microsuede upper combined with the lace-up closure offers comfortability on the wall.
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Butora Sensa OG Trad Shoe
$96 (20% off, was $120)
This trad shoe from Butora is a true classic. It has a flat sole ideal for crack climbing and a Neo Fuse rubber outsole for supreme grip. Its slipper style makes for easy on, easy off, so you can quickly pop them off on belay ledges and let your feet breath while your partner takes the next lead.
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Evolv Geshido Climbing Shoe
$127.96 (20% off, was $159.95)
The Geshido is a great option for an all-arounder—this thing dances up sport routes, boulders, and trad climbs with grace. It features a moderate downturn and ultra-sticky Trax rubber for traction. In fact, Evolv claims that the outsoles of the Geshido have “intimidating adhering power.” No longer will that steep route intimidate you; it will be intimidated by you.
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Five Ten Hiangle Climbing Shoe
$127.46 (15% off, was $149.95)
The Hiangle is a high performance climbing shoe designed for tackling steep boulders and sport routes, while still being the most comfortable aggressive shoe from Five Ten. It has an extremely stiff sole for added support while you climb and the assurance that they will maintain their shape for as long as your feet fit into them.
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Mad Rock Drifter Climbing Shoe
$52.50 (30% off, was $75)
The Drifter is an excellent shoe at a budget price. Mad Rock boasts that “this may be the least expensive shoe to ever climb V15.” It has a flat sole with a slightly asymmetrical shape and a full grain leather upper that stretches to a custom fit.
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Ocun Hero QC Climbing Shoe Kids
$46.71 (15% off, was $54.95)
If you want your offspring to rope gun all the hard pitches for you as you become a crusty and dusty old climber, you’ll have to start ‘em young. Pick up a pair of the Hero QC Kids’ Climbing Shoes. They have a simple single velcro strap closure and a super comfy fit to not scare them off too early.
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Ocun Rebel QC Climbing Shoe
$81.22 (35% off, was $124.95)
The Rebel QC features a moderate downturn for steep sections, alongside a soft sole for smears. It is a great in-between shoe, providing the performance you crave alongside the comfort you deserve, excelling both on real rock and in the gym.
