Buying your first shoes
A well‐fitting pair of shoes can make a big difference to how you climb, and will also be a factor in how well you can climb.
Here are our tips on what to look for in your first pair of climbing shoes.
It’s climbing gear heaven!
Tonnes of choice, and our friendly, knowledgeable shop team are here to offer advice.
Our staff aren’t just knowledgeable about the kit – they’ve got first-hand experience of when they’ve tried and tested it themselves.
You can also hire equipment from our shop:
Ask us about hiring crash pads, helmets, shoes for your outdoor climbing needs.
Looking for the right harness? We have a rope set-up in-store so you can see how the harness feels while you hang in it. It’s really useful (and also pretty fun).
Toby (one of our gear experts)
Shoes:
Scarpa, La Sportiva, Boreal, Evolv, Tenaya, Ocun
Harnesses:
Edelrid, Petzl, Black Diamond, DMM – both adult and children’s available
Clothing:
Moon, Black Diamond, E9, GiriGiri
Rope:
Edelrid, Mammut – twin, single, and half ropes in stock
Hardware:
Belay devices (including Grigris, Click up), carabiners, quickdraws, nuts, cams, slings and so much more
Guidebooks:
The latest climbing guides round the UK, Europe and beyond.
Lots more:
A diverse range of climbing autobiographies, coaching and mental training guides, stories, tote bags, gifts, chalk bags, post-climb hand care and even seasonal handmade gifts from our Garden!
Order in or check stock!
If we don't have it in, we’ll happily order it for you.