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Approach Shoes

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Approach Shoes: More grip & hold on the approach

To reach a climbing spot, you'll often have to master rough, stony terrain beforehand. Approach shoes are specially designed for approaching the rock. These hybrid shoes combine the advantages of mountaineering and climbing shoes. They're usually very comfortable, low-cut shoes that can be quickly recognised by their so-called 'Climbing Zone'. This is a treadless, robust and non-slip area on the forefoot, that works for easy climbing passages. Compared to a mountaineering shoe, they're lighter, the sole is more flexible and less profiled, and the upper material is more breathable. They also have a robust upper material that protects the foot from impact and a non-slip outsole. Approach shoes that are at least water-repellent would be an advantage, so your feet won't get wet so quickly.

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Approach Shoes to Get You to Your Climb

Approach Shoes

Approach shoes occupy a special place in the hearts of many rock climbers. After all, they’re the comfortable shoes that you get to switch into after a day of squeezing your feet into climbing shoes and working your way up a wall. But approach shoes also play an important technical role in rock climbing, too. Approach shoes provide the traction, control and durability required to climb – even when it starts at the top of a rock pile or in other areas inhospitable to standard hiking shoes. Here at addnature.co.uk, we offer a wide variety of approach shoes from shoemakers like Adidas, Scarpa, La Sportiva, Garmont and more to help you get to your climb.

Do You Need Approach Shoes?

Many climbs require miles of trail and a steep off-trail scramble to access them. Unfortunately, while some hiking shoes and boots can handle rock hopping off-trail, most will struggle with traction and control in this environment. Approach shoes blend hiking and climbing shoes. Their soles are made with sticky rubber (like on climbing shoes) which allows them to grip on smooth rocks and small edges in a boulder field. In addition, approach shoes often have narrower footboxes so you can place your feet more precisely when scrambling. The other advantage is that approach shoes are made to take abuse. The toe box is reinforced with a sticky rubber toe rand and this rubber often extends all the way to the upper. This protects the sides and front of the shoe when bouncing around in scree, whereas standard hiking shoes and trail runners are much more susceptible to damage.

How to Choose Approach Shoes

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