Shoes
Climbing shoes demand alot and no one shoe can do everything. That's why there are many different types of shoes.
The pair of shoes listed at the top of the page, if you notice, have very pointing ends on them. Can you guess what this would be for? This is to have the ability to put all your weight on a single very small point. This is a very advanced shoe that allows climbers to perform extreme moves like dyno's or lunge's. Not a good shoe to start with, your notice that it specialies in these moves and is not good for edging or frition.
The shoes listed second from the top are better suited for the beginner. More of a general purpose shoe that doesn't profess to work miracles on ledges or in cracks, but offers an all around aid to climbing are the best to learn in. You should notice the rounded toe, that won't pick off a dime size ledge with your big toe, but will allow you to friction hold it while you pop up to your next hold. Friction hold means putting a flat suface against the rock and with the more surface area touching the rock, the more hold you will have.
Don't think that beginner shoe means inferior or unadvanced. If you immediately purchase the advanced shoe, more often than not, you'll end up frustrating yourself with moves you can't perform yet.
Don't walk in your climbing shoes like normal hiking boots! The rubber on your climbing shoes is more delicate than with normal shoes. The more you wear them, the faster they will wear out. Don't get them dirty without good cause, clean them often, and take them off when your not climbing for awhile.
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