When to replace climbing shoes (and what to do with your old ones)
When to replace climbing shoes (and what to do with your old ones) It can be hard to say goodbye to your favorite pair of climbing shoes. They’ve helped you edge across untold miles of tiny holds and solve countless problems . They’ve molded perfectly to your feet without rubbing. They’ve been good to you. But all good things must come to an end and if your climbing shoes are starting to look a little worse for wear, you might be wondering if it’s time to replace them. But then again, any well-used pair of climbing shoes is likely to look just that – well-worn. So how do you know if it’s really time for an upgrade, or whether you can get another season out of your shoes? To find out the answer, we caught up with Sidonie Graham, Sales, Service and Marketing Specialist with Black Diamond in the UK, one of the world’s leading climbing equipment companies, to figure out when to replace climbing shoes. Adidas Five Ten NIAD Lace Women’s climbing shoes