Skwama Vegan

I was unsure about a vegan rubber compound at first, but these stick to smeary granite just as well as my old pair. The SkinLike insole keeps my feet from overheating on long routes, which I didn't expect to notice. Toe hooks feel precise and the heel doesn't slip.

The SkinLike insole actually breathes, which I didn't expect from a synthetic shoe—my feet stayed way drier on a long gym session than with my old leather pair. Edging on small footholds feels just as precise as the original.

The vegan build doesn't feel like a compromise at all, and the SkinLike insole actually breathes way better than my old leather pair on long gym sessions. Toe hooks feel solid on overhangs too.