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How can I improve the grip on my shoes?

How can I improve my climbing shoes grip??

  • I have a really tight fitting but extremely comfy pair of rock shoes that I have had for about 6 months, the only problem is that the rubber has never been particularly grippy (the ...show more

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    Different shoes are designed for different climbing. The Sausalitos and similar shoes are designed for technical edging and higher ratings. If you want smearing shoes, or good overall shoes, go with a symmetric style shoe (not a slipper) with a full last from some company like 5.10. I actually like the red chili shoes, but they're just designed for a different style of climbing. Some things you can do to fix it a little is to take a wire brush to the center sole of the shoe. Just scuff it up a bit. The suggestion of spitting on your shoes is also a good one. They may look clean, but you'd be surprised just how much dirt is actually on them. Standing on small dime-edges is always going to be an issue, and has more to do with technique, but can be affected by "rolled" edges on your shoes. If you have that effect, it may be time for a resole. Do a google search for "climbing shoe resole" and you should come up with a couple of options. They're almost always send-away, which means you'll need another pair of shoes if you want to climb (well) in the meantime. Good luck.

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others suggested getting resoleing done but that can be expensive too... talk to the people at your gym and get their suggestions. you can also spit on your shoes like john climbs said... i do that but i chalk them as soon as i spit on them to improve the grip. Call madrock or evolv and ask them... they have GREAT advice!! good luck!!

iClimb4Jesus

Unfortunatly some brands dont have the high quality rubber you want in a climbing shoe. Also heat and sun can render some climbing rubber not sticky. and for some companies their shoes stay in hot trucks for a long time. I would suggest sending your shoes in to a resoler and getting Stealth rubber put on your shoes. its by far the best and leading climbing rubber around. you can also buy kits to do it yourself. Go to the rubberoom and send them in you will love your shoes once they come back. Resole is not that expensive plus you cant replace a perfect fit climbing shoes. and they do come out almost like new i have resoled two of my shoes and they asre better the second time Also Red Chilis is a reputable brand you just got a bad shoes

Joey P

I usually spit on my shoes and wipe it off. Polished rock is always tough to grip, also on plastic. Both plastic and rock can be scrubbed with a wire brush. But in all likelyhood, it's the shoes, you should have got a reputable brand. Resoling is expensive and is never as good as new. Maybe buy some used shoes? Afternote: Funny, i just read the website and they claim that the shoes have "super sticky" rubber. Maybe you could get your money back?

MetalMaster4x4

Get a half resole with thin (4-5mm) of a stickier brand like fiveten C4 or equivalent. If you're looking for a soft flex from your shoe the thin sole will help. If the she has a mid sole (felt liner between the sole and the foot board) consider having it taken out while its being resoled. This allows the shoe the highest potential to flex. Though that said, it will cease to have the torsional rigidity-replaced with flexibility.

Han

you can try and get them resoled at a shop. I know 5.10 resoles, and so does a place called the rubber room. Also, try any local outdoor shops to see what they can do!!

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