{"id":850,"date":"2020-04-30T11:54:23","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T11:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/?p=850"},"modified":"2020-08-04T10:42:37","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T10:42:37","slug":"how-long-do-climbing-shoes-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/how-long-do-climbing-shoes-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Climbing Shoes Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is a question every climber has, \u2018\u2019When is time to buy new climbing shoes?\u201d As you know, climbing shoes can make or break your climbing experience. So, you don\u2019t want to take them lightly. We are here with a guide that will tell you how long do climbing shoes last, how to take care of them, and methods to repair your beloved shoes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you climb every week<\/strong>, your climbing shoes are going to wear out much quicker. A climber goes through about two to three different climbing shoes a year. While we recognize this is expensive, it is also necessary to change them as they are important to help you to climb better and get a good grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are an occasional climber that climbs once a few months<\/strong>, then your shoes can last up to 2 years. It also depends on the kind of routes you take. Tougher routes will wear out of your shoes faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you climb once a year<\/strong>, then your climbing shoes can last you for 3-4 years considering there is no external damage caused to the shoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you are a gym climber<\/a> or someone who climbs almost every day, then you are bound to go through about 3-4 pairs of shoes a year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to consider climbing shoes as investments. You take care of your climbing shoes and they will take care of your feet and will help you reach new heights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case the rubber sole gets damaged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every climber loves their climbing shoes as they become a part of their body. You probably found the perfect pair of shoes that fit you like a glove. But there is an issue that the rubber is completely broken in. If that is the case then you don\u2019t have to compulsorily buy new climbing shoes. You can resole your climbing shoes<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a cheaper alternative as resoling your shoes will only cost you about forty dollars for a pair of shoes. If you have to repair the rand, then that will cost you just about ten dollars. Whereas a good pair of climbing shoes will cost you a hundred dollars at least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you don\u2019t have the budget to buy new shoes and only the rubber sole has decayed, then you can try resoling your favorite shoes. It would be a good idea to keep at least two shoes with you in case one pair needs repairing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the characteristics of good shoes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The type of climbing you do determines what kind of shoes you need. If you do bouldering then you will need shoes that are suitable for bouldering, where gym shoes are different. If you are a pro then you will need climbing shoes with a thin sole so that you can reach every corner easily. For beginners, shoes with thicker soles are suggested. Every good climbing shoe must have the following characteristics-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Climbing shoes must fit you perfectly, that goes without saying. When the sport was relatively new, people would buy extremely tight shoes. They used to buy shoes at least two times smaller than what their actual size would be. But this has changed now. Now people are giving more importance to the right fit of the shoes. Try out the shoes once by getting the correct size, and then you can start buying them online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While finding the right size of shoes, consider the following factors:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n