Climbing Shoes

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Group Test Performance All-Rounder Climbing Shoes

If you're only going to buy one shoe for all your climbing, then make it an all-rounder. We check out six versatile models at the performance end of the market.

9 27 Aug

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Ocun Diamond S - Precision and power for steep boulders

Its unique combination of extreme downturn, extreme asymmetry, and extreme comfort makes the Diamond S a particularly attractive option for those looking to make the leap into steeper and more advanced climbing, says Xa White.

9 8 Aug

Boreal Mutant 3.0

This is a good performance all-rounder for bouldering on a variety of rock types, and indoors. What's the catch? Well, the complicated fit won't be for everyone, say Penny Orr and Rob Greenwood.

2 22 Jul

Unparallel Float - support with sensitivity

The Float is a great performer on a wide variety of rock types, and for a range of disciplines, and would be a good choice if you're looking for one shoe to do a bit of everything. It has oomph, but without crippling your feet, says Rob Greenwood.

7 27 Jun

Scarpa Instinct VS-R LV

Offering great all-around performance across a range of disciplines, with the crucial distinction of a narrower and lower volume fit,...

27 May

Scarpa Drago XT - One Drago to Rule Them All?

How do you make a great product even greater? This is something we were curious to find out, because both our...

4 8 May

Unparallel Qubit

In recent years most performance climbing shoes have been softer and more sensitive, leaving quite a gap in the market for more supportive and...

10 Apr

Scarpa Boostic R - The Ultimate Supportive Performance Shoe?

Its high level of stiffness and support may not be for everyone, or every occasion, but the...

17 27 Mar

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Rockworx Re-Soles

With well over 25 years of climbing experience and nearly as many years of working in outdoor retail in one of the country's finest specialist climbing shops, Matt has seen, worn and sold a LOT of rock shoes. A huge amount of these woul...

7 23 Jul

Serious Climbing Distribution welcomes So iLL to the UK

Create your own playground in climbing with So iLL shoes - now available in the UK! With a range of shoes suitable for indoor, outdoor, slabs, overhangs, vert, heel hooks, toe catches, and everything in between, the So iLL range by...

135 27 Aug, 2024

25 Years of Red Chili

This year marks over 25 years since the Red Chili brand came into existence. Like a lot of great ideas the brand came about after a long day of climbing and a few too many glasses of wine.

28 Apr, 2023