In my opinion, a shoe like the Instinct VSR is the closest thing you can get to a sport and bouldering all arounder right now; soft enough to allow for flexibility to adapt to angles above and below vertical,  enough support to stick smaller edges, and the sensitivity you need to get the read on how secure your foot placements feel.go to full review

The Vapour S hails a new era of slippers, making the older school style that's been available until now look extremely dated. It's comfortable out of the box and punches way above it's weight performance-wise, given that it is - first and foremost - a shoe that's designed with comfortable climbing in mind. Everyone I know who's had this shoe on their foot has loved it. It's fun to climb in, too, whether you're on a circuit, a project, a single pitch crack or a multi-pitch route. If the..." go to full review

I've been really impressed with both the Big Squishy and the Drifter. The build quality is excellent and the features fantastic. Understandably this combination comes at a price, but then these days bouldering pads all seem pretty expensive compared to what they used to be, so I think some re-calibration is in order. Gone are the days when you can buy one for £60. If I were to change anything it would probably be to make the Big Squishy a little less squishy and a little more like the..." go to full review

If, like me, you loved the original Mocc, but were bitterly disappointed by the NIAD Mocc, then look no further - the Up Mocc could well be the shoe that you've been waiting for. The updates to its design have actually improved the shoe too, with the toe patch being a genuinely good feature both for boulderers and trad/crack climbers alike.go to full review

These shoes do feel more 'old school' than some of the equivalents from other brands, but I think they will work for people that have been used to a more traditionally constructed climbing shoe and particularly those who have fond memories of less techy FiveTen shoes from a decade or so ago. These shoes are best suited to low to mid-grade climbing both at the climbing wall and the crag, but there is some extra performance in the toe box if you pull the laces up tight. For more relaxed..." go to full review

The formation of very hard ice – due to the temperatures dropping as low as -17 degrees overnight, sometimes not exceeding -13 degrees in the daylight, meant that for the ice screw to ‘bite’ meant physically having to put a lot of force through the ice screw, requiring more effort to try and get them to attach into the hard ice whilst wearing gloves. In conditions that cold, it’s also not advisable to put gear in your mouth as a means of multi-tasking as this can lead to serious injury ,..." go to full review

The Organic Full Pad has long been regarded as a must-have for any serious boulderer. Whether it's your first pad or you're adding more foam to your collection, the Organic Full will treat you right. Made with high-quality foam and an extremely durable outer, this pad should last you for years. This pad has an external flap that makes attaching it to other pads a breeze and allows you to carry a substantial amount of extra gear. You'll be hard-pressed to find a better mid-sized bouldering..." go to full review

The La Sportiva Miura VS is a stiff, aggressively shaped edging powerhouse. These shoes allowed us to stand on incredibly small holds, while their aggressive shape, with a slight downturn, makes them a master of precision. The Miura VS was our weapon of choice on the technical, gently overhanging limestone of Siurana. We also found them to compete with their lace-up counterparts, the Miura Lace, on vertical terrain since the two share incredible edging power. The Velcro model is..." go to full review

The La Sportiva Miura VS belongs in the world of tough climbing, where it can use its diamond-hard edges and almost absurdly asymmetric shape to power down on invisible rock features. Compared to the lace-up Miura, this Velcro version is more geared to boulders and overhanging terrain. For it to perform in this capacity, it must be sized tightly, and by tight, it might mean painfully so. But to push the climbing grades, you sometimes have to sacrifice comfort. To be sure these precision..." go to full review

The Shaman has won the heart of many climbers and a fair few awards along the way. However, when comparing these shoes to our other favorites, we couldn't get past the softness of the rubber as a key factor in our assessment. This rubber limits the edging ability compared to other high-end models, and with a lot of rubber underfoot, it doesn't compensate for that by being more sensitive. The toe also feels somewhat blunt, so it's harder to fit into small spaces or to place on thin edges. As..." go to full review