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All-round climbing shoes offer the perfect balance of comfort, support, and durability. With a neutral fit and medium stiffness, these shoes are ideal for long gym sessions, indoor training, beginner bouldering, and easy multi-pitch routes. Designed with a flatter profile and durable rubber, all-rounders are the perfect choice for beginners to intermediate climbers. If you're seearching for your first pair of indoor climbing shoes or a comfortable upgrade for all-day wear, this range is built to handle a bit of everything.



All Round Climbing Shoes

Looking for your first climbing shoe? All round climbing shoes are a great starting point, offering the comfort and flexibility needed as you explore different climbing styles. Whether you're heading to an indoor bouldering gym or an outdoor crag, a versatile climbing shoe with a medium stiffness sole gives you solid performance without sacrificing comfort.

What type of Climbing shoe is best for beginners?

All-round climbing shoes are the best choice when you're starting out. They have a flat, neutral profile and medium to hard rubber (4-5mm), giving you the comfort and support to build good footwork without the pain of a downturned shoe. They're also more affordable and versatile for both gym and outdoor climbing.

What type of climbing are All Round climbing shoes good for?

Their neutral, flat profile makes this type of shoe adaptable and comfortable in lots of climbing different situations, from slab to edge climbing, as well as multi-pitch climbing outdoors. Among intermediate to advanced climbers, All Round climbing shoes still have their place in the climbing shoe line up as a great gym training session shoe or a comfortable, all day climbing shoe when going outdoors.

Performance and Aggressive Performance shoes are tailored to specific climbing styles and do not have the same level of versatility as All Round climbing shoes do. While All Round climbing shoes may not be the "best" in technical terrain or very steep cave climbing, it doesn't mean that you can't climb in them. Being a good climber is about learning good technique and slowly progressing into more technical shoes as you build a better understanding of climbing.

How tight should a climbing shoe fit?

Climbing shoes should feel tight but not painful, with your toes curled rather than flat or too scrunched. There shouldn't be dead space around your heel or arch, and heel lift should be minimal. It's normal for the fit to feel snug or a little uncomfortable at first (that's what helps you stand precisely on small holds). If you can go in store, we highly recommend trying on multiple sizes and brands because how tight is releative to own your experience and it's eaiser to compare what's too painful by trying on two sizes.

Shop with us and get one Free Shoe Return available Australia-wide, you can try at home to find the best fit for your feet. Not sure where to start? Our Beginner Climbing Shoe Guide breaks it all down.

Do climbing shoes stretch?

Yes, but less than older models thanks to modern materials. Synthetic uppers typically stretch about half a size, while leather can stretch up to a full size. Most of the stretch happens in the first 6 weeks as the upper softens, with more gradual stretch continuing over the following 2 to 12 months. You can learn more with our Beginner Climbing Shoe Guide breaks it all down.

What size climbing shoe should I buy compared to my street shoe size?

Your street shoe size is a good starting reference, but the right fit varies by brand and model. Try on rental shoes at the gym to get a feel for sizing, come into one of our stores, or email us your foot shape, width and budget so we can point you to the right size. You can learn more with our Beginner Climbing Shoe Guide breaks it all down.

How do I know if my climbing shoes are too small or too big?

If your shoes are too small, you'll feel pain getting them on and immediately after putting them on. If they're too big, your toes will lie flat, move freely, or your heel will slip out. If you can scrunch your toes without them reaching the front of the shoe, size down. You can learn more with our Beginner Climbing Shoe Guide breaks it all down.

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