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Top rated climbing shoes
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Best overall
La Sportiva Solution
Aggressive downturn, excellent for overhangs and hard bouldering. Precise and powerful.
- Extremely precise
- Great heel hook
- Durable
- Uncomfortable for long sessions
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Best for overhangs
Evolv Shaman
Stiff and aggressive, ideal for steep terrain. Excellent edging and heel tension.
- Good for heel hooks
- Stiff platform
- Versatile on steep rock
- Narrow fit
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Best all-around
Scarpa Instinct VS
Downturned but not too aggressive, great for technical edging and smearing. Sensitive yet supportive.
- Excellent edging
- Good for cracks
- Comfortable for long wear
- Heel fit can be loose
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Best for edging
Five Ten Anasazi Pro
Classic lace-up with Stealth C4 rubber, top-notch edging and precision on small holds.
- Outstanding edging
- Durable leather
- Adjustable fit
- Less sensitive
- Break-in required
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Best value
Black Diamond Zone
Moderate downturn at a great price. Good for all-day climbing and moderate routes.
- Comfortable
- Good for beginners
- Affordable
- Lacks precision for very hard climbing
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Best budget pick
Mad Rock Drifter
Excellent entry-level shoe with good sensitivity and flat last. Great for gym climbing and slab.
- Very affordable
- Comfortable flat last
- Good for beginners
- Not suitable for overhangs
- Sole durability average
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Best for crack climbing
La Sportiva TC Pro
High-top design for crack protection, stiff and supportive. Excellent edging.
- Great for cracks
- Very durable
- Supportive
- Expensive
- Stiff for smearing
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Best narrow fit
Butora Acro
Aggressive shoe for narrow feet. Good for bouldering and steep sport climbing.
- Great for narrow feet
- Sharp toe
- Sticky rubber
- Uncomfortable for wide feet
- Lace durability issues
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