Skwama Women's (2023)

Finally, a women's climbing shoe that doesn't hurt my narrow heels—the slipper-style comfort with the hook-and-loop closure keeps them locked in without cutting off circulation. The P3 rand design has held up well after three weeks of bouldering, and the rubber still feels tacky on tiny edges.

The P3 rand design really locks the shape in place, so my toes stay exactly where I need them for tiny edges. These feel broken-in from day one, which is a huge relief for a precision shoe.

I’d been struggling with shoes that were either too loose or too stiff, but these strike a perfect balance—the hook and loop closure lets me dial in the fit exactly. On my first bouldering session, the precision on tiny edges was noticeably better.