As the popularity of climbing continues to surge, the demand for high-performance gear is greater than ever before. While a ...

In the early days of rock climbing, athletes had a simple choice: Slip on a pair of rubber-soled high-tops or don a pair of heavy hiking boots. Suffice to say, footwear was limited and unsuited to the ...

From the car to the cliff, a good pair of approach shoes can help you reach your rocky objective in style. Approach shoes ...

Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable? We’re not going to lie, in the world of rock climbing there can be a bit of a balance between performance and comfort. A certain level of discomfort ...

La Sportiva is a name that needs no introduction in the climbing and mountaineering world. The Italian brand has steadily garnered a reputation for excellence since its inception in 1928, when Narciso ...

Guiding alpine rock in the North Cascades, I rarely bring more than a pair of approach shoes and often advise my clients to do the same. So while the name “approach shoe” might sound like a hiking ...