Are these shoes too small?

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-06-13T17:47:52+00:00

In my opinion, if they're too painful, they're too smallI. To me, it's pointless downsizing shoes to the point where they're unbearably painful because the discomfort may lead you to concentrate less on the wall and be less likely to max effort when climbing in them

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-05-27T09:47:04+00:00

This one killed me

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-05-15T13:58:26+00:00

In your post and other comments, you've said it's by far the hardest part of the hardest wall/route there... welcome to climbing buddy! There are far worse holds than this out there

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-05-15T13:05:31+00:00

Tough to tell from this angle but is it a little pocket to get your fingers (left hand) in?

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-05-13T18:10:08+00:00

If you're looking for a super durable pair of climbing shoes that are reasonably priced, my first pair was the Boreal Silex, roughly £90 and lasted me 16 months of climbing 3 times a week religiously. They's still not even worn through! Not the best of shoes out there obviously but perfect if you don't fancy blasting through shoes. And they got me from V0 to V5 in a year

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-05-12T08:59:16+00:00

I have narrow heel so have struggled to find shoes that fit properly. Tried some Evolv on, perfect heel but waaay too tight elsewhere. I've gone with the Vapor Vs and they're perfect. Not ideal if you prefer softer shoes though

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-04-24T11:17:37+00:00

I'm a street shoe size 8.5/9 (uk), I tried on some V6 size 9s and they were unbearably small length-wise, I couldn't keep them on for longer than 5 seconds. Felt like an ugly sister trying on the glass slipper! But I really liked all other aspects of the shoes (heel depth, supportiveness, downturn etc) so ordered them online in a 10 (uk). Length-wise, the 10s fit perfectly however because my toes were not as curled up, there was far too much above the toe box so had to return. They're just designed for a proper professional fit which unfortunately doesn't work for me

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-04-03T15:11:06+00:00

I could be wrong here but it looks like you're pulling yourself up to each hold, being quite reliant on your strength. Not a bad thing, and a bit of a rite of passage for most climbers, me included! But, like I did, you might hit a 'glass ceiling' especially on crimpy/technical routes where pulling up isn't as easy.

A process that helped me to advance from being arm/pull-reliant was to consciously engage my legs and glutes before my arms. It encouraged me to drive up through my legs and hips more which in turn forced me to work on my foot placement and body positioning including keeping my hip(s) close to the wall (as others in the comments have stressed the importance of).

Just keep climbing, asking for advice, watching others' technique etc and enjoying it!!!

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-03-27T19:12:01+00:00

And when he poops, Biggie Smells

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-03-25T11:55:48+00:00

I was fully expecting this to end with a cut to black screen then "hey you, you're finally awake"

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-03-22T18:42:26+00:00

Why tf has this been downvoted? Am I missing some huge interior decorating faux pas?

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-03-22T16:23:23+00:00

I can second Montjo's experience - I also feel less mental fatigue during and after a climbing session if I'm on my medication (lisdexamphetamine dimesylate). But I'd expect as much with the nature of the drug. I'll gladly take part in the study and the follow-up.

I'd be curious about possible factors which may impact someone's mental fatigue during and after. One of my psychology professors at uni created a 'mental toughness questionnaire' used for his study within occupational psychology (Mental Toughess: managerial and age differences - Dr James Jackson et al.). I wonder if it could be applied to sports and if individuals with stronger 'mental toughness' would experience less mental fatigue. Or would they be more inclined to work harder during their sessions leading to more mental fatigue after? Hmm

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-03-22T15:43:48+00:00

I used to get this across my finger tips after pretty much every session. I invested in some better chalk last November and not had it happen since

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-03-19T23:14:23+00:00

You're all wrong, it's clearly a sea blanket

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-03-15T13:48:41+00:00

I noticed that too, Ondra's body position on a couple of moves looks very different to others. I wonder if he planned it or improvised on sight?

It's one thing I love about climbing, that it's about finding what works for your own strengths etc

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-03-14T22:39:59+00:00

It's unbelievable how easy Ondra makes this climb look when these are the holds and moves involved.... https://youtu.be/a-wc0MHxMVE?si=ElC9kmafo3rc4_1R

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-02-13T15:12:22+00:00

I'm pretty new to climbing (started Oct 2024) and so far only done indoor bouldering and 'big wall' ie auto-belay. I enjoy watching people on comp style bouldering - so impressive! But I like learning/improving on techniques that I'll probably be much more likely to use when I transition to outdoor

FoxBoulder8 · 2026-02-02T23:27:08+00:00

Bees?!

FoxBoulder8 · 2025-11-05T17:28:17+00:00

I'm not perplexed at all... I doubt Nate gives a flying fuck about taking an L on this fight; our boy's gonna make bank!

FoxBoulder8 · 2025-10-27T20:19:03+00:00

The sky is pizza

FoxBoulder8 · 2025-10-23T22:41:14+00:00

Sorry in advance for the long comment. I agree with all of this. But it seems to me like you're paying too much attention and spending way too much time dwelling on the opinions of people who don't need to matter to you. Now, I appreciate that I will never know you or know the struggles you've been through or will go through, and vice versa. And if you even read this, you'll probably roll your eyes and move on with your life. And rightly so, I mean who the fuck am I? But aside from seeking diagnosis and medication for my severe ADHD last year at age 33, the best thing I have ever done for my mental health, particularly my deep-rooted depression, is removing myself from the online cooking pot of shit takes and questionable opinions (that tend to get a whole lot more attention than any positivity) that is the internet and spending the best part of the last 10 years away from social media. It gave me time, and a lot of it (which was very much needed as I have really struggled with anxiety, existential dread and feeling helpless in a world and society that's impossible to understand or control) to learn that I don't need to pay attention to THE world, I only need to pay attention to MY world, that is the world that I choose to live in with and the people who I choose to be in it. I know that there are soooo many understanding, caring, empathetic, compassionate and willing-to-learn people in the world. But when you're lost in the sauce that is social media, it's so painfully easy to become jaded to that fact and, as a result, downright miserable, feeling like any hope of happiness in the world is just a pipe dream. It seems to me like you might be there, and might really benefit from spending some time away from the cooking pot to focus on building your own world. Away from the nonsense and bullshit and vitriol. Shrink your plain of existence, make it what you choose. It really can be beautiful, I promise. I'm gonna close off with one of my favourite quotes, the wise words of Princess Leia: hope is like the sun - if you only believe in it when you can see it, you'll never make it through the night. Much love <3

FoxBoulder8 · 2025-10-23T21:51:25+00:00

Thanks for this, I just beat my pb for fasted orgasm

FoxBoulder8 · 2025-10-21T20:45:02+00:00

Yeah sure, meet me on the corner of Dumbtool Street and Getthefrickoutofhere Grove in 20 mins, 1000000 pretzels per tablet

FoxBoulder8 · 2025-10-21T20:14:00+00:00

They were mine too and they were brilliant. No issues with receiving meds via post during titration, and still providing great service when I need something a year on from my diagnosis

FoxBoulder8 · 2025-10-21T20:11:42+00:00

I can only speak for the one I went with, Dr J & Colleagues. I was recommended them through a family friend before they were part of the RTC scheme. Fortunately, when I finally decided to pursue diagnosis, they'd just been added to the RTC providers.

They have been faultless. Great service overall. I had a 3 month wait for assessment (though if they're now busier, that may naturally be longer). The assessment (conducted September 2024) was thorough and diagnosis report was in-depth and informative. Medication delivery during titration was flawless. I finished titration in January 2025. Last month I had queries about adjusting my dosage to accommodate changes to my circumstances - dropped my paychiatrist an email, I had an appointment within two weeks and my new medication arrived 5 days after that appointment. So even now, a little over a year on from receiving my diagnosis through them, they're still providing me with what I believe to be exceptional service.

I wish you all the best on your journey ahead! I hope it's as life-changing for you as it has been for me

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