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Our climbing expert described these four-star La Sportiva shoes as "soft, precise, very elastic and reactive," and they're over $50 off in the big REI Anniversary sale
By Will Symons published
Deals The Solution Comp Climbing shoes from La Sportiva deliver reliable performance in tough, technical climbing environments, whether you're indoors or out

Learn to fight gravity in the comfortable Scarpa Force V climbing shoes – ideal for new climbers and a colossal 45% off at Steep and Cheap
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals Take the pain out of learning to climb with these deeply discounted shoes

The best climbing shoes: get a grip both indoors and out
By Jessie Leong published
Our selection of the best climbing shoes for crag days and gym sessions, whether you’re into bouldering, trad or sport climbing

How to choose climbing shoes: expert advice on what to consider
By Alex Foxfield published
When it comes to choosing climbing shoes, the choice is overwhelming: here’s our expert guide to getting hold of the right pair

What is smearing in climbing? We get to grips with the technique
By Alex Foxfield published
We explore what smearing in rock climbing is, detailing what it is, how it works and considering whether it’s something hikers do too

Unparallel Up Lace climbing shoes review: stiff soles ensure confidence on small edges and when smearing
By Jessie Leong published
Ideal for limestone cragging, the Unparallel Up Lace climbing shoes are versatile, precise and great on vertical terrain

The best women’s climbing shoes: for indoor climbing sessions, valley cragging and all-day mountain adventures
By Jessie Leong last updated
Our selection of the best women’s climbing shoes for crag days and gym sessions, whether you’re into bouldering, trad or sport climbing

La Sportiva Solution Comp women’s climbing shoes review: for competition climbers with specific expectations
By Jessie Leong published
The La Sportiva Solution Comp is a super-aggressive, high-performance climbing shoe suitable for steep climbing and powerful pockets and smears whilst bouldering
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