Stiff training shoes
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Hey guys, I’m an experienced climber looking for a pair of stiff training shoes for the gym. I’m currently dealing with a foot injury (sesamoiditis) and the traditional softer bouldering shoes are a bit too sensitive. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations of stiffer shoes for training that don’t break the bank but also aren’t novice level shoes that will fall apart in a month. Thanks |
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Check out the BD Aspect. (Not the pro version) |
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Drone 2.0 from mad rock: incredibly stiff, good shoe for gym climbing (currently my outdoor bouldering shoe too fwiw) |
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The Unparallel TN pro are a very stiff shoe with a fairly neutral shape that shouldn't irritate things. They are flat though so not particularly suitable for steep bouldering. |
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Am I the only one who thinks the Otaki is stiff? |
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Double Jwrote: this - 100%. Scarpa helix is also flat lasted I think. |
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flat and probably one of the stiffest shoes around would be the butora mantra. i don't think they make them anymore, but you may find a clearance sale somewhere. they run pretty small and are bordlasted. |
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Double Jwrote: These are extremely stiff shoes and edge great, but beware the rubber is not nearly as sticky as most. Had issues slipping off gym jugs in a way i never had. They are good on rock though. |
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Andy Rwrote: Oddly enough, this is exactly why they're my gym training shoes. Absolutely unforgiving on proper foot placement/pressure. |




