How to Get the Most Out of Your Climbing Shoes
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Deal of the Week: Climbing Footwear
Whether you need a fresh pair of kicks for sending your steep sport project, running circuits in the gym, or approaching the climb, Backcountry.com has great deals on all your climbing footwear needs.
Shoemakers and Record Breakers: A Brief History of Women’s Climbing Shoes
These days almost every climbing shoe comes in a men's and a women's version. But this wasn’t always the case.
Review: Scarpa Mescalito Approach Shoe
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Review: AK Rapida GTX Shoe
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Review: Danner Trail 2650 Approach Shoe
Check out Bennett Slavsky's author page.
Review: Evolv Nighthawk and Skyhawk
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Garmont Sticky Stone GTX Approach Shoe
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Review: Black Diamond Shadow Rock Shoe
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Review: Forsake Range Low Sneakerboot
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2017/2018 Rock Climbing Shoe Review: 13 New Rock Shoes
13 new rock shoes for 2017/2018, fitted, field-tested, and put through their paces.
2017 Approach Shoe Review
16 killer kicks to get you from car to crag, and back again, in style.
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Treksta Libero
Locker Fit
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Scarpa Gecko
Cushy Stone Master
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Salewa Firetail 3 GTX
Wide Comfort
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Millet Rockway
Boss All-Arounder
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Mammut Wall Guide Low GTX
Scrambling Edger
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Mad Rock Topo Teal
Ultra-Light Urban
2017 Approach Shoe Review: La Sportiva TX4
Thunder Muscle
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Hanwag Makra Urban
Scramble Maniac
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Evolv Zender
Frontcountry Lovin'
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Cypher Logic Approach
Comfy Slab Master
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Boreal Sendai Vent
Alpine Agility
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Asolo Magix
Mountain Maestro
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Arc'teryx Acrux SL GTX
Wet-Conditions Pro
Review: Evolv Cruzer Psyche Approach Shoe
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Review: Our Top 5 Approach Shoes for 2016
Move fast in the mountains with these 5 new approach shoes
Review: La Sportiva TX2 Approach Shoe
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Review: Arc'teryx Arakys Approach Shoe
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Review: Scarpa Gecko Approach Shoe
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Review: Five Ten Access Approach Shoe
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Review: Adidas Terrex Agravic Approach Shoe
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Review: La Sportiva Stickit Kids Climbing Shoe
Check out Shannon Davis's author page.
Review: Our Top 5 Approach Shoes
Conquer trail and technical approaches with our approach shoe picks
Review: Mammut Sloper Low Approach Shoe
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Review: Salewa Speed Ascent Approach Shoe
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Review: La Sportiva Helios SR Approach Shoe
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Review: Arc’teryx Alpha FL Approach Shoe
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Review: Scarpa Crux Canvas Approach Shoe
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