The Samba has seen hundreds of colorways and more collaborations than anyone's bothered to count. None go as far as its ...

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A new climbing shoe rubber inspired by Formula 1 technology has generated massive attention, but does it actually improve climbing performance? This hands-on test compares the new compound against ...

Resoling gives older footwear a renewed foundation through careful removal, preparation, and installation of new soles. This process reveals the craftsmanship involved in repairing and maintaining ...

To the untrained eye, climbing shoes — tight, tapered footwear that my former partner called “goofy-looking elf shoes” when I was trying to get him into climbing — may look alike. And before you ask, ...

The Klim debuted in 2003 as a climbing-influenced everyday shoe, but this latest revision of the Y2K stunner feels more connected to its earthy roots than ever. The Guizio x Puma Klim’s earthy color ...

The first time I heard about approach shoes, my immediate thought was: huh? Like, uh…hiking shoes? So after a few unsatisfying minutes of scrolling through TikTok looking for an answer, I called a ...

Alex Honnold left audiences in awe when he free-soloed Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building, in January as part of a live Netflix special. A good climbing shoe is imperative to the beginner’s journey ...

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Free solo climber Alex Honnold stunned onlookers when he climbed to the very top of Taipei 101, the tallest skyscraper in Taiwan, on Jan. 25. Honnold chose yellow-and-black climbing shoes from the ...

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