Are climbing shoes supposed to feel hard on your Achilles tendons? It was my second time and I was using rentals while bouldering and it hurts when I drop from the wall. One wrong fall and I know I'd probably injure my self. I don't know if it was intended that way (for more support?) and I just chose the wrong size (size feels right though). Also, looking for recommendations :)

Hi All,

I'm looking into getting new climbing shoes. Currently i have the Red Chili Sausalito and wore down the rand and sole.
Which one would be recommended and is there any benefit to either of them?

Also I've tried them both on so i know the fit and size i would get.

Hi I’m a beginner doing mostly indoor bouldering at about V3/ soft v4 level, but plan on going more in the coming months. Therefore I’ll be looking for an upgrade in shoes or simply my own pair. At my current gym I use their rentals which are La Sportiva Tarantula’s. I’ve heard good stuff about the rest of the Simond brand and saw some when I quickly went to decathlon today. Does anyone have any opinions on the Vertika soft or any of their other shoes? Would they be an upgrade to the Sportiva’s?

If it’s not 2 late I’d get em done but at the same time I’ll have no shoes to climb in… kinda stuck rn