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Are Tight Climbing Shoes Better? 10 Climbing Myths Tested

Two top climbers bust some popular misconceptions while proving some are possibly true

Magnus Midtbo and Pete Whittaker talks about 10 climbing myths, from strong arms to tight shoes to brushing holds. If you’re new to climbing, don’t go straight to the tightest shoe, go for street shoe size and work from there.

If you’re in the U.K., try to catch one of Whittaker’s live talks during February.

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