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Footwear in rock climbing: Current practice.

R D McHenry¹, G P Arnold¹, W Wang¹

¹Institute of Motion Analysis & Research (IMAR), Department of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery, University of Dundee, TORT Centre, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK.

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Summary

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Most rock climbers wear ill-fitting shoes, leading to foot pain. This study found 55 of 56 climbers used tight footwear, with higher-skilled climbers preferring smaller shoe sizes.

Keywords:

Foot injury Footwear Rock climbing

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Background:

Rock climbers frequently use footwear that is too tight.
There is limited data on the prevalence and consequences of this practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine rock climbing footwear usage patterns.
To investigate issues related to the fit of climbing shoes.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional survey was administered to experienced rock climbers.
Foot and shoe dimensions were measured, alongside demographic data.

Main Results:

55 out of 56 climbers reported wearing ill-fitting or excessively tight footwear.
91% of climbers experienced foot pain during activity.
Climbing shoes were, on average, 4 UK sizes smaller than street shoes, with tighter fits correlating with higher climbing ability.

Conclusions:

The study highlights widespread use of tight climbing footwear among rock climbers.
Further research is needed to understand the impact on foot health and performance.