About me
And my climber’s tool
My climbing obsession
Hi! I’m Gustaf, and climbing has been my biggest passion for the last eight years. My favorite way to climb is bouldering—whether it’s on the slick slabs of my local gym or pulling hard outdoors, I can’t get enough. The mix of balance, power, and problem-solving just never gets old.
Why Climbing Keeps Me Coming Back
I still remember my first big “send”: conquering the hardest route in the gym. That buzz got me hooked, and since then, climbing’s taken over most of my free time.
What I love most is how climbing is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. Each boulder problem feels like a puzzle, and I love how climbing builds strength in places you never expected. You never stop learning—or getting stronger.
The Story Behind My Climbing Shoe Finder Tool
Not every shoe story is a happy one.
I’ll never forget the time I finally treated myself to what I thought was the perfect climbing shoe. All the reviews were amazing, the shoe looked awesome, and I was convinced it would take my climbing to the next level. But the first session was brutal. I figured the pain was normal and that they’d “break in”—but no matter how many times I wore them, they always hurt like hell. Turns out, they simply weren’t made for my foot shape.
That’s when I realized so many climbers run into the same problem: buying the “best” shoe, only to discover it just doesn’t fit. I wanted to save other climbers from that pain—literally.
That’s why I built this tool:
My shoe finder scans your foot and matches you with climbing shoes that are actually right for your foot type—not just what’s popular or hyped.
Whether you’re a new climber, looking to upgrade, or just tired of your shoes hurting, this tool can help you find the pair that truly fits. No more wasted money, no more breaking in shoes that never fit to begin with.
What about women’s climbing shoes?
I’m not on this climbing shoe journey alone—my girlfriend is just as obsessed with climbing as I am, and she’s joined me in testing and reviewing shoes. You’ll spot her thoughts and reviews popping up on the site from time to time.
Honestly, she’s been climbing even longer than I have—she’s racked up about 10 years on the wall!
Outside climbing
Off the wall, I train calisthenics, hit the gym, and play tennis. I run on a lot of coffee (and probably too much white Monster), and I’m rarely seen at the gym without a protein bar stashed somewhere in my bag.
Thanks for stopping by! If you want to chat climbing, geek out about shoes, or need help finding your next perfect pair, you’re in the right place. Hope to see you on the wall!
Contact me!
Any questions about climbing or my tool?
Write to me: ask@climbingshoesfit.com