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Beginner Climbing Shoes | Top 5

Climbing shoes are one of the first purchases made once we start climbing more regularly, and it’s one that can have a massive influence on how we engage with the sport throughout those first few months. Knowing which shoes to buy can prove a minefield of choice (and for some a pretty big investment) so take a look at our top picks.

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5 ways to beat a performance Plateau Guide

5 Ways to Beat a Performance Plateau | Training and Skills

Climbing hard but not getting any better? Well, you might have hit a performance plateau. They are a common occurrence and we have some tips and tricks to help you get past your climbing plateau and reach that next climbing grade.

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La Sportiva Ondra Comp | Climbing Shoe Review

It’s here. The long awaited collaboration project between La Sportiva and Czech climbing demi-god Adam Ondra has descended from Mount Olympus in the form of the Ondra Comp. But what does that mean for the rest of us mere mortals of the climbing world?

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La Sportiva Tempesta GTX running shoes review

La Sportiva Tempesta GTX | Running Shoe Review

For a bit of context most of my fell running is in the Lake District, and my go to shoe for years has been the classic La Sportiva Mutant. My only issue with these shoes is that during the colder months my feet get absolutely freezing, making winter running extremely uncomfortable. So when I got the chance to try a pair of the new La Sportiva Tempesta GTX I absolutely jumped at the chance! So let’s see how they have squared up over a few hundred frozen winter miles.

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