WHATS ALL THIS ABOUT BUYING CLIMBING SHOES SMALLER THAN MY NORMAL SHOE SIZE?
This idea has been circulating for ages, from the times when climbers used to think that if the shoes didn’t hurt, they weren’t tight enough! Needless to say, it’s a load of rubbish. That’s not to say that climbing shoes shouldn’t be smaller, or bigger, than your normal shoe size. Manufacturers vary greatly in their idea of sizing, so the best idea is usually to go for your normal shoe size, and then work in either direction depending on how they feel. There are a few generalisations that might help you when buying over the internet though…. FiveTen Anasazi: Go a size bigger than street shoe size (start at street size for the other models) La Sportiva: Go a half size smaller Red Chili: Start at street size Scarpa: Start at street size Please bear in mind that these really are just generalisations meant as a helpful guide, and your own experience may vary!
