Best scarpa climbing shoes reddit I'm exclusively bouldering and rope climbing in the hall, and was thinking about the Vegan Skwama von La Sportiva. When surfing the net, I often found posts from climbers with wide feet that can't find a fitting climbing shoe. The first pair tore up in less than 2 weeks. Another factor I can think of - I don’t downsize my shoes. I might suggest a cheaper pair for your first ever climbing shoe just until you get a sense for what they’re like. I'm looking to buy a good pair of climbing shoes for beginners! Here's all the information that may (or may not) be helpful: I've been climbing for 4 weeks and am climbing 5. Soft rubber, moderate downturn and 4mm thickness for added durability. This pair fits well on every side except extra space at the heel. Comparing climbing shoes to street size is a poor comparison, it varies too much between people. When trying both shoes on I found the knuckle of my big toe dug into the top of the shoe for the Instincts. vatzhwjnxukmvbfhvyzpuamnkpqirzgfklxxxduvgaaxkkactvzllsjskbtfyvuhlplstqrlhlesqwyy