Shoes & Apparel

Climbing shoes for gym, sport, and crack plus clothing.

Best Beginner Climbing Shoes

Comfortable, forgiving climbing shoes that help new climbers build real footwork without foot pain, plus fit advice so your first pair actually gets worn.

Best Bouldering Shoes

High-performance bouldering shoes tested for heel hooks, toe hooks, and smearing power, so you stick steep problems in the gym and on real rock.

Best Sport Climbing Shoes

Sport climbing shoes that balance edging precision with enough comfort for long routes, from vertical technical face to steep pocketed overhangs.

Best Crack Climbing Shoes

Crack climbing shoes with low-profile toes, stiff soles, and protective uppers that make jamming secure and far less painful, from thin fingers to offwidth.

Best Kids Climbing Shoes

Kids climbing shoes that keep growing feet comfortable and climbing fun, with adjustable fits, durable rubber, and room to grow without sloppy footwork.

Best Approach Shoes

Approach shoes with sticky rubber and real support, tested on scree slogs, slab scrambles, and descents, so the walk to the crag stops being the crux.

Best Climbing Pants

Climbing pants that stretch with every high step and heel hook, with durable fabric, harness-friendly waists, and cuts that work at the crag and in town.

Best Climbing Shirts

Breathable, stretchy climbing shirts that move with your shoulders, dry fast between burns, and hold up to rough rock, sun, and endless pack straps.

Best Belay Glasses

Belay glasses that save your neck on long routes, compared for prism clarity, field of view, comfort over regular glasses, and day-in-day-out durability.

Best Climbing Helmets

Certified climbing helmets ranked for protection, weight, and ventilation, so wearing one on every route feels easy instead of like a compromise.