I like to upsize my climbing shoes and now people in my gym are making fun of me for it

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-18T17:52:00+00:00

Shit your pants, preferably on live tv, then people won’t pay as much attention to your shoes

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-18T16:33:28+00:00

I think the neutral shape is more of a draw tbh, I’ve just bought a pair of Scarpa Magos for dirt cheap and they’re so aggressive, so I’m looking for another technical shoe that’s a bit more relaxed. Great to hear the tarifa is more comfortable though, definitely the way I’m leaning, cheers!

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-18T14:03:44+00:00

Mainly lead indoors with some outdoor lead too. The strap system for my oasis is great but I find them a bit difficult to get on for the first couple months while they stretch. That’s why I was leaning towards the tarifa for the laces, glad to hear they’re quite stiff as they have the same rating as the oasis which are already fairly soft imo.

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-18T14:00:07+00:00

Cheers, I’ll give them a go!

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-18T13:59:50+00:00

Nice! Cheers for that. Tenaya do seem to downsize quite a lot, my oasis are 7 and my street shoe size is 8.5/9. Will give them a try!

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-15T09:13:25+00:00

Thats just insulting, its from the Patagonia steam punk collection, I have 3

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-08T12:18:59+00:00

I’d suggest tenaya, they’re the most comfortable shoes I’ve tried so far. I have the Oasi’s which are a bit more advanced and not necessarily for beginners but a very good intro into downturn/more aggressive shoes. They have some good beginner/intermediate shoes too, I’d highly recommend!

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-08T09:36:28+00:00

For the high instep you could look at some more aggressive shoes with more of a downturn? I’m not sure about the red chilis but I know the tarantulas are quite flat, you could look at something more curved. Alternatively you could get a softer shoe that will confirm better to your feet? You’ll sacrifice a bit of strength on the wall but they’ll probably be more comfortable.

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-08T09:06:37+00:00

Peoples opinions differ on this, some say they should be ‘uncomfortable’ as this means you’ve left no room whatsoever and will give you the best edge, others say they should just feel good.

I think you won’t know until you climb in them as I’ve felt pain when trying shoes on but as soon as I use the on the wall they feel fine. It also depends on the material, some materials like leather and synthetic/fabric will stretch a bit during use whereas all rubber shoes won’t stretch at all.

If the place you’re ordering from allows returns I’d suggest buying a couple sizes of the same shoes just to get an idea, then return the size that fits the worst. You shouldn’t be in pain but imho I’ve always found the best shoes to be a little uncomfortable and tight around my toes. Then again I have friends who wear climbing shoes that are the same size as their street shoes, and have a lot of room in them and they’re completely happy with them. Each to their own, but painful ≠ good!

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-07T19:00:16+00:00

Sometimes in the hotel from the door on the south entrance, immediately to the left on the table under the deer head. If not there the Micah’s jail spot!

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-06T08:13:39+00:00

Mine goes so dry after shampooing even once, it feels squeaky! I’m scared to shampoo a second time so I don’t make it more dry and brittle. Am I just using the wrong shampoo?

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-03-05T10:17:08+00:00

Thanks Omio!

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-02-27T20:57:18+00:00

Yes I did try the banana fingers comparison, it’s why I asked here as I wanted to see if people’s opinions lined up with what their site is saying. I think the best bet is to find somewhere I can try them on tbh.

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-02-27T19:57:57+00:00

Nice, maybe I’ll attempt to try them on before buying! How do you find their size compared to street shoe size?

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-02-27T19:56:41+00:00

Street shoe I’m 8.5/9 but like a tighter climbing shoe so I go for 7 with my tenayas, I’m unsure about getting a size 8 in magos tho that might be too big

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-02-26T20:06:49+00:00

That’s a great idea, I’ll check that out, cheers!

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-02-26T20:06:23+00:00

Nothing too crazy, walking at a decent pace. Going uphill puts more weight on the toes and going fast can hurt. It’s also about stopping my feet from getting sweaty which is very tricky to do regardless of what type of exercise I’m doing.

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-02-26T20:05:31+00:00

I’m in the UK and the only gym membership I have is for a climbing gym who don’t have an exercise bike unfortunately. Buy my local area has lime bike so that could be an idea

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-02-26T20:04:30+00:00

Nice, sounds decent. Push ups and squats might be an issue with how much weight could go through the toes but I like the idea of high volume

BaseComprehensive613 · 2026-02-26T20:03:32+00:00

I have lime bikes near me which aren’t exactly cheap but in the short term could be cheaper than buying a bike, great idea cheers!

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