The Climbing Shoe Mistake That Slowed My Progress

Choosing the wrong climbing shoes can slow your progress, cause pain, and make climbing feel way harder than it should. In this video, I break down my full climbing shoe evolution — from beginner to advanced — and explain exactly which shoes I would wear at every stage of climbing. This is an honest guide based on real experience, not hype. If you’re new to bouldering or stuck at a plateau, this video will help you avoid one of the most common mistakes climbers make: wearing the wrong shoes for their level. You’ll learn: • What climbing shoes beginners should actually wear • When aggressive shoes start to make sense (and when they don’t) • Why your shoes might be holding you back • How shoe choice changes as your technique improves • Mistakes I made so you don’t have to This guide is for: Beginner climbers • Indoor bouldering • MoonBoard climbers • Anyone confused about climbing shoes 📍 Follow my journey: Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/madonnboard/ 00:00 Choosing the wrong climbing shoes 00:22 What climbing shoes beginners should actually wear 01:22 How shoe choice changes as your technique improves 02:30 When aggressive shoes start to make sense (and when they don’t) 04:02 Mistakes I made so you don’t have to If this helped you, drop a comment with your current grade and the shoes you’re using 👇 #climbing #bouldering #shoes #tips #uk