I just got my first climbing shoes. Should they hurt THIS much?
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I just started rock climbing about a month ago and my new shoes finally came in the mail! I got evolv elektras with rubber soles. It fit my budget and i figured they would do for my first shoes. I am a size 9 and have been previously climbing in size 8 evolv rentals because I know that the shoes should be tight and make your feet curl. Those worked fine with only some pain that subsided.
Well I got my new elektras today in a size 8. But they hurt soooo so badly! the knuckles of my toes are smashed against the front and I can barely walk. I expected them to hurt a little but not this much. Are they too tight, or should I stick with them? I am wearing them around the house all day today to try and break them in. I am not sure how much rubber shoes are going to stretch....also I have been told that a size 9 could even go down to a size 7 or 7.5 to get the proper fit...
wow I just took my shoes off and there are actually bruises from where the shoe pushed up against my big toes thanks everyone!
(This post was edited by Ashlorraine on May 11, 2010, 1:54 AM)
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