Outdoor Recreation: Gear Maintenance, Safety & Fitness

Leisure activities like kayaking or rock climbing provide significant wellness benefits when coupled with proper gear maintenance and safety skills.

Close up of rubber climbing shoe on rock

How to Break in Climbing Shoes

Rock climbing shoes are probably unlike any other shoe that you have worn. Designed to fit tightly, they allow you to feel small holds and features in the rock. To make the process of breaking them in easier, buy shoes that mimic the natural shape of your foot.

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