Climbing has shaped my life, and here I share everything I’ve learned—my favorite gear, honest tips, shoe advice, and real stories from my own journey on the wall. If you love climbing or want to start, you’re in the right place. Let’s send it together!
If you’ve ever bought a new pair of climbing shoes and immediately wondered if you’ve made a terrible mistake, you’re not alone. Breaking in climbing shoes is a weird kind of rite of passage for every climber—equal parts pain, patience, and second-guessing every sizing chart on the planet. Every climbing shoe breaks in a little […]
Let’s be honest: figuring out the right size for climbing shoes can feel a bit like trying to solve a boulder problem blindfolded. Every climber I know (including myself) has struggled with sizing at some point—either ending up with shoes that were way too tight or so loose they might as well be slippers. So,
Ever seen the term low volume or LV on a pair of climbing shoes and wondered what it actually means? You’re not alone—this question comes up all the time from both beginners and experienced climbers trying to find the perfect fit. So, let’s break it down in plain language. Here’s what you need to know
If you climb regularly—indoors, outdoors, or both—your shoes are going to get gross. Trust me, I’ve been there: chalky, sweaty, sometimes even a bit muddy after a good session. The worst was pulling my shoes out of my bag after a weekend trip, only to be hit by a smell that could clear out a
When I first started climbing, I honestly didn’t know there was a difference between rock climbing and bouldering. To me, climbing was just climbing—you went up walls, tried hard, fell a bunch, and got stronger. But after nearly a decade on the wall, I can tell you these two worlds are more different (and more
If you’re anything like me, you probably first got into climbing through bouldering—short, powerful, addicting problems, all about brute force and clever footwork. But after a while, something about the ropes and the tall walls started calling my name. That’s when I discovered sport climbing, and honestly, it changed everything about how I saw climbing.
As a climber, I’ve trashed my fair share of climbing shoes over the years—sometimes after just a few epic months of bouldering or endless gym sessions. Early on, I’d simply toss them in the bin when the toes wore out, convinced they were dead. But a few seasons back, I realized how wrong I was.
