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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 Makes All Round Shoes a Good Beginner Climbing Shoe?

All round shoes are often the first climbing shoes for most beginners because they have a:

  • Neutral fit: All round shoes typically feature a flatter toe profile, which puts less strain on your foot. Perfect for learning climbing technique without discomfort.
  • Medium stiffness: Offers the right mix of support and sensitivity so you can feel holds while still feeling confident standing on small holds.
  • Durable rubber: Ideal for indoor training or gym climbing, as they are built to be more durable than Performance shoes.

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 Should a Climbing Shoe Fit?

Your first climbing shoe should feel snug but not painful. You want minimal dead space, especially in the heel and toe area. Obviously ...without crushing your toes! A slight bend in the toes works for beginners. If you can go in store, we highly recommend trying on multiple sizes and brands because what works for one climber might not suit another.

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.

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