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Oct 1, 2012 · My mate has been climbing at your grade and just a tad higher (indoors, outdoors, trad, sport) for well over a year in the Simond £35 orange ones (£40 in some branches!) and the shoes have lasted fine.
Simond gear is guinualy good. It's more catered towards beginning/intermediate climbers, but we do have some nice high end stuff as well. Price/quality wise it's already great, and since I've got an employee reduction of 30% on top of that, I almost exclusively use Simond stuff. Safety wise, you don't need to worry.
- Introduction
- Men’s vs. Women’s Model
- Comfort
- Performance
- Best Uses For Simond Rock Shoes
- Conclusion
Simond Rock climbing shoes by Decathlon are almost impossible to miss at the crag or gym. Indeed, the Simond Rock+ is the quintessential beginner’s climbing shoe. It’s pretty much the level right after renting shoes: you know you want to pursue rock climbing but are worried about shedding too much money right off the bat for your first pair (especi...
The Simon Rock+ is unisex, so no specific men’s and women’s models exist. The shape is unique, and you must pick the correct size. The shoe fits true to size, meaning you can pick the same size as your standard shoe size.
As a beginner shoe with a neutral profile (there’s no downturn) and very little asymmetry between the left and right foot, the Simond Rock+ is as comfortable as it gets. These climbing shoes are also reasonably spacious with a relatively high volume, making them suitable for most foot shapes and climbers with wide feet. The upper of the shoe is com...
Smearing
Decathlon (Simond) didn’t skimp on the outsole rubber on its Rock+ shoes: it uses the excellent Vibram XS Grip. The result is decent performance when trying to get traction on the wall and volumes at the gym or natural rock outside.
Edging
The Simond Rock+ is moderately rigid, as you would expect from a shoe for beginners. As such, it delivers a bit of sensitivity while allowing you to stand on small edges. However, it’s not the shoe for highly technical footwork, as higher-grade routes and problems require.
Hooking
As an entry-level rock climbing shoe, this Simond doesn’t come with a lot of rubber on the top of the foot for toe hooking. Also, its moderate rigidity makes it more challenging to feel the holds on overhangs for toe hooks. Fortunately, the sticky and sturdy Vibram rubber is quite helpful to place and adjust your foot for heel hooks.
Gym Climbing
As mentioned earlier, the Simond Rock+ is one of the most popular shoes at the gym. Indoor climbing is right up its alley, thanks to the effective rubber sole that sticks perfectly on artificial walls.
Sport Climbing
Climbing sport routes is perfectly suitable for the Simond Rock. As lightweight and comfortable shoes with effective grip, they are very helpful to work on your sends, indoor and outdoor. It can be a good pick for warming up on easy routes for intermediate and advanced climbers before putting on a downturned model for the harder ones.
Bouldering
The Simond Rock is not a high-performance shoe to tackle your hardest problems in the gym or outdoors. However, it’s a good model for new boulderers up to an intermediate level (up to 6A). Beyond that, performance shoes will go a long way to progress further. Until then, the Simond Rock+ does a great job. As mentioned, the grip is quite decent, and the semi-rigid construction allows for some sensitivity to work on your drills. Also, the wide fit and foam padding in the midsole make it comfort...
With its optimal overall comfort, grippy Vibram sole, and decent durability, the Simond Rock+ has become one of the best value and most popular beginner climbing shoes on the market. Their neutral profile is sufficient to tackle most easy to intermediate routes. Their biggest drawback is the lack of breathability, which requires good care to preven...
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Jun 26, 2017 · Hi all, So we have our contract appointment coming up with Simonds and I was wondering if anyone has been through it and can tell us what to expect...
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Dec 6, 2020 · Based on an analysis of sales data for color and clarity, you could go probably down to I and be fine (for most shapes, you didn't specify the shape). The average clarity is higher than SI1, but an eye-clean SI1 will give you more bang for your buck.
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