Chuck from United States, GA Public Profile

There is a trend these days to have Men's & Women's climbing shoes. I don't see why - with the exception of color schemes there really isn't any difference in the construction and design of the shoe. Climbing is not like going to the office or out on a date where style and function is often very gender specific. Climbing shoes are designed for specific climbing environs, foot shapes and body weights. I specifically bought these shoes for the style, medium aggressive & moderate asymmetry; rubber type, good for low to medium weight climbers, and low vow volume, I have a smallish narrow foot. So far they are performing. For me they run true to size with almost no stretch. My street shoe is US 9 (EU 42/42.5). I tried these in a 41.5 that was just a bit too tight. If you feel the need for the foot binding torture then down size a full size; otherwise stay at your street size or down 1/2. I am not a pro climber so my feet need a stiff shoe to help me really use my feet - these work. BTW I only gave them 4 stars because they are still new to me.