Keyword: climbing shoe
What a sticky climbing shoe! Unparallel's Souped Up review
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We tested what is perhaps the stickiest climbing shoe for you, the Souped Up by Unparallel, in the climbing hall and on the rock. You can find out how the shoe fared in the following video. AND: You can win a model - tailor-made for you, even before the official market launch!
Katana Laces: New climbing shoe for women and light climbers | La Sportiva
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La Sportiva has revised one of their most popular climbing shoes, the Katana Laces. The 2022 models are no longer strictly based on gender, but primarily on the weight of the climber. The yellow full sole model is stiffer, the white split sole model is softer.
Feather-light indoor climbing shoe: The La Sportiva Mantra
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A mantra describes a syllable with spiritual power. Whether the mantra climbing finch by La Sportiva radiates something spiritual is probably subjective. In any case, it stands for power and maximum grip. The ultra-light indoor shoe is especially suitable for versatile kicks and the highest demands.
Are you looking for the right climbing shoe? Test the latest models directly on the rock
Isleten is a small lakeside village on Lake Uri - nestled between clear water and imposing rock faces. With two varied climbing sectors right on the shore, the place is the ideal starting point for leisurely days in the vertical. If you are also looking for the right shoe for your future climbing adventure, you might find it on May 21st. Then Bächli Bergsport in Isleten carries out a climbing shoe test with brand new models.
Combines comfort and performance: the Spirit climbing shoe from Red Chili
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If you are looking for a climbing fin for alpine tours, multi-pitch routes or long indoor sessions, the Spirit and the low-volume model Spirit LV are the best choice. Red Chili has revised their luxury classic while maintaining the mix of comfort and performance.
Performance climbing shoe for women: Flagship Women by Unparallel
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The American climbing shoe manufacturer Unparallel recently added a new model to its range: the women's version of the Flagship. We have tested the shoe for you and present it.
Belgian devaluation mania: lack of respect or legitimate criticism?
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For a year now, Séb Berthe's Belgian crew has been raising eyebrows in the climbing scene. You make short work of established multi-pitch classics and devalue them. We spoke to Sébastien Berthe and the climbing legend Beat Kammerlander.
In Olympic fever: This is how speed climbing works
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In anticipation of the Olympics, we are approaching the discipline of speed climbing in a self-experiment in the 12th edition of the BETA program and challenge you to a duel: Who can beat our best time? The top five win a pair of Unparallel climbing shoes of their choice.
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