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 ...

We take a look at the culture of tight climbing shoes. Just how tight is too tight - and are we creating problems for the future? Audry Morrison (BSc, UIAA Medcom) takes a look at the culture of tight ...

The mountaineer who invented the five-toed climbing shoe tragically plunged 1,000 feet to his death after losing his grip on a Tyrolean peak in Italy. Robert Fliri had been descending the 10,000 ...

A REVOLUTIONARY mountaineer who invented the five-fingered climbing shoe has plunged to his death after falling from a peak in Italy. Married dad and mountain sports enthusiast Robert Fliri, 48 ...

Choosing the right footwear: It's crucial to select mountaineering shoes that provide adequate support and fit snugly to minimize movement inside the shoe, which can lead to blisters. Opting for ...