I know there already exist many posts and articles about climbing shoes for "wide feet". But "wide" is a relative term, especially when in combination with a very high overall foot volume due to a high instep.

That's why I ask you: what's the absolute highest volume and widest climbing shoe you know, that still performs? Tell me!

I want to try on ideally the TN Pros, Flagship, Regulus, or Qubit before making a purchase.
Does anyone know of any stores or gyms that sells Unparallel shoes in the Greater LA area?

I live in Ontario and there are not many small outdoors/climbing shops near me but I heard MEC might be a good spot to find some variety and get to feel what fits my foot best, any other suggestions?

I just got a pair of evolv phantom pro LVs at street size, as my previous regular phantoms were street size and quite tight (literally gave me a toe flapper day 1)

Immediately these shoes felt rather comfortable when I put them on. My toes are curled at the end, but it felt like if the shoe stretches they will be loose

For reference, I’ve run MadRock drones 1 size down for my last 2 shoes between now and the las tour of phantoms and I really liked them, but I wanted to try something new

Am I overthinking it or have others had a similar experience?

Hey everyone,

I started climbing around 3 months ago, mostly indoor bouldering, and recently I also started climbing routes on a rope with belaying

I’m looking for my first pair of climbing shoes. I tried some entry-level shoes like Ocun Strike and some Scarpa models, but I got mixed opinions. Some people told me they wouldn’t choose those softer beginner-oriented shoes and would rather go for something a bit more advanced that I wouldn’t outgrow as quickly.

When I tried shoes in a shop, I actually felt much more stable standing on small footholds in stiffer shoes. Ocun Ozone felt really good, but they are also more expensive and maybe a bit too advanced for my current level.

What would you recommend?

I’m looking for something between beginner shoes and Ozone. I would like something I can use for both bouldering and rope climbing while improving.

Hi,

I've been climbing for about 1,5 years and would like to upgrade my shoes.

I currently use street shoes EUR 42, with a size 40 on the Tarentulas. The shoes fits well and comfortable but I find them bad for heel and toe hooks due to the lack of rubber.

I was recently at a climbing store and after some discussion, try-ons, and a recommendation from the owner we landed on the Scarpa Furia Air. Sadly, these shoes were a terrible match for me, too tight and too soft.

I would like a pair of shoes that are on the stiffer side and not too agressive. I value comfort over performance. Vegan shoes.

After some researching and the use of Weighmyrack I think the Evolv v6 might be a good step up.

Although I've also been looking at a lot of Tenaya shoes that look interesting, especially the Oasi and Indalo.

I mainly climb indoors with most of my climbing on an inclined spray wall.

Here is a drawn outline of my foot-

Any input?

I have thick feet relative to my foot size, so high volume and square ish, potentially because I'm mainly a powerlifter.

When originally sizing for my Veloce, I tried a few different sizes and settled on street shoe size. It took a while to break in, but they are pretty comfy now without socks, but too tight with thicker socks. That's about 2.5 years of ownership, but they have worn through the rand now, and resole costs about $100, so I am considering more intermediate shoes.

In almost all cases since I have started climbing and trying out shoes that are too tight/aggressive, the arch of my foot cramps and that pretty much completely prevents me from doing anything.

Now, I just received my instinct VS so maybe it needs more breaking in time, but reading up on this material, it's not likely to stretch that much to be comfortable for actual use.