A favourite amongst wide-footed climbers, the Butora Acro snuck onto the climbing scene in 2015 and quickly became known as a high performance sport and bouldering shoe that can compete with the biggest names in the game. For those of you who haven’t heard of Butora, this Korean company burst onto the climbing scene in 2014 under the ownership of Nam Hee Do – a man with some serious climbing shoe credentials having worked with various shoe manufactures (including Five Ten and Evolv) for..." go to full review

The velcro version of the Katana is a great contender when it comes to all around use. We would recommend this shoe for intermediate to advance climbers. If you’re looking to graduate from your first pair of climbing shoes these could make for a good introduction to the world of aggressive climbing shoes. For the advanced climber, we would consider these as a gym companion when you’re getting the mileage in (especially for those of us who hate taking off their shoes). They’re technical..." go to full review

The Miura VS is a brilliant shoe that shares many of the charactrics that made the original Miura great, but the aggressive last and stiff sole make it obvious these shoes were designed for a different task. For that exact reason, the Miura VS is a great choice for intermediate and advanced climbers looking to invest in a pair of climbing shoes that can do it all, with a focus on steep and overhanging terrain. These shoes were certainly not designed for all-day comfort, but they are one of..." go to full review

Providing that climbers use them on the right route, the Futuras are a fantastic buy. They don’t quite have the edging power of a Genius, but make up for that with an arguably superior fit for most people’s feet. ‘The right route’ is key though, and not every route is that. Arguably their best virtues are wasted indoors, and you’d be better off saving yourself the cash and getting a pair of soft but resoleable velcro closure slippers like a Python or Instinct SR which will keep your toes..." go to full review

Ah, the La Sportiva Skwama. Potentially the best high end all-around shoe on the market. The combination of that sleek design and the abundance of innovation make this a real contender as one of the heavy hitters in the climbing shoe world. The softer cousin of the super-stiff Otaki and Kataki, the Skwamas will rarely let you down. Being one of the most versatile shoes that La Sportiva manufacture, this shoe excels anywhere from technical slabs to steep overhanging routes.go to full review

The Ozone is one of the company’s flagship products, designed for steep sport climbing and bouldering. Taking into account its price, these shoes perform and age surprisingly well. I have used the Ozones for about 3 years now, and in that time they have survived a fair share of punishment. The scorching Cypriot sun, the salty air of Tonsai Beach, and Croatian deep water soloing are just a few of the harsh trials these shoes have endured. Throughout this time, I have only had to resole them..." go to full review

The Shaman, designed in partnership with one of the biggest names in the climbing shoe world – the legendary Chris Sharma. These Evolv shoes are a regular sight at bouldering gyms across the world. The Shaman isn’t exactly a new shoe though, with the first edition hitting the shelves in 2011. With the shoe’s continued success as one of Evolv’s most popular models, the shoe got an upgrade in 2016. Improvements include; a new color scheme, a better fitting (non-achilles crushing) heel, a..." go to full review

Trying these shoes on for the first time might give you an eerie sense of deja vu, and feel remarkably similar to the Butora Acro. That’s because the Shadow, like all BD shoes, are made in the same factory as Butora. In my opinion, this is like someone comparing you to an A list celebrity – if you have to be compared to anyone, better to be a famous person at the top of their game than a weirdo on the street.go to full review

After using the shoe for over half a year, I am happy to report I have been thoughtfully impressed with the Iati. They provide as much comfort as you can ask for in a performance shoe and don’t have any big gaps in performance. Although sport climbing is definitely where they excel most, they are also a great all rounder. Therefore I would suggest the Iati to high-end sport climbers and intermediate climbers alike. Especially those who indulge in lots of types of climbing like me and who..." go to full review

The 5.10 Dragon is a somewhat legendary shoe in the world of steep and technical bouldering, often causing mature climbers in the gym to make misty-eyed nostalgic comments of how they ‘remember the old version before they were bought by Adidas’ and how they have a pair of ‘wilting old Dragons’ which they save specifically for those tough projects. go to full review