r/climbingshoes • u/New-Berry-2732 • 4d ago
Help!
Hi, I’m struggling to transition to my second pair of climbing shoes. My first is the La Sportiva Mythos, they are snug and comfy, my street size is 39 and they are a 37.5 (but they don’t look that small next to my everyday shoes). I have slim feet and have tried quite a few shoes, buying online and returning. I got close to ordering La Sportiva Kubo in 38.5 but went on holiday so held off. While on hold in Denmark I went to a climbing shop and the attendant convinced me to go Scarpa Vapor V in a 40. They are shorter than my Mythos and a bit painful but she said no pain no gain and that they would stretch…Have worn them at home for brief periods last 3 days and they are still sore. Should I persevere / is there any hope?
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u/imtherty 4d ago
No pain no gain is terrible advice, and I hate that people keep repeating it.
Climbing shoes should feel like a firm handshake, uncomfortable but not painful.
Any “gain” you would get from a super tight shoe is negligible next to spending less time on the wall/ wanting to climb since they are so bad.