Rock climbing shoes for tree climbing

[Brett]

Not used my rock boots/shoes for climbing trees. Partly because I wouldn't want to trash a pair and partly because they're not cheap. Yes with the right last and say 4mm of rubber you could feel every bump. You could also jam your feet at all angles in a variety of cracks and pins.

 

Just one problem, assuming you could afford it in the first place. If you get a comfy pair, they're going to slip off your feet when you least expect it. To get them to stay on and be able to climb consistently, you're going to have to get a pair that fits well. And in the world of rock climbing boots/shoes, that means being uncomfortable. When you're climbing, you could be in them for 30mins., maybe even an hour at a time on a long difficult pitch. But when you belay or when you get the chance, you take them off and let your feet breath.

 

So if you want to be supremely uncomfortable while working and want to re-sole your footwear every six months by a specialist cobbler...

 

also take into consideration that there are many types of climbing shoe, some stiff for standing on small edges and some supper supple for smearing, as previous post said, they aint cheap I can spend £80 - £150 every 4-6 months when climbing regularly.

[Mr. Squirrel]

Yeah I can't imagine actual rock climbing shoes being too nice. I got a pair of La Sportiva Ganda Guides which are lovely in the summer, alot more breathable than my heavier winter boots too. Have lasted pretty well (had mine 18 months) and will be buying another pair soon.

La Sportiva Ganda Guide available from Outside.co.uk

[5 shires]

Hi Arren

Aku boots are real pricey here but got mine from Italy and half the price.

 

Ya am good and will see you at the ARB SHOW then and may be a few of the orther guy's and we can have a drink or two?

 

Ya got to get your gear at the right price and when you can we all on a tight budget

 

You going on the Friday or sat?

[Arran Turner]

Hi Arren

Aku boots are real pricey here but got mine from Italy and half the price.

 

Ya am good and will see you at the ARB SHOW then and may be a few of the orther guy's and we can have a drink or two?

 

Ya got to get your gear at the right price and when you can we all on a tight budget

 

You going on the Friday or sat?

 

 

Not sure what day yet dude will have to find out what everyone else is doing , will be camping though. Yes will be nice to have a couple of drinks or a few...

[White Noise]

I think i paid 140 ish for my Cresta's. Not budget I know, but well worth the pounds IMO.

 

Nod at Treeworker has them in.

 

AKU Cresta,s Good boot .

[5 shires]

Hi Arren

 

Camping is only on the Friday and I,ll be going up then and camping on site it's £10

for camping which includes entertainment?

The AKU boots I have are the SPIDER LIGHTS over here they are bout £250 I got mine

for £170.

Keep in touch and let me know what day you going?