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The Black Diamond Momentum Lace climbing shoes are great if you are a first-time climber and want to quit using rental shoes. The nice thing with synthetic shoes is that, if the shoe already fits you perfectly well in-store, the shoe will not budge nearly as much as a leather one. The laces may make some people question if they want to deal with that every time they climb and although velcro is more practical, laces are much nicer when you want to get a better fit if your foot is low volume, narrow or very wide. Because these are your first pair, you're likely going to get a size that is snug enough but comfortable enough to wear throughout your whole session so you won't need to worry about unlacing and lacing often. For people who are just starting up, are on a tighter budget or are only planning on going from time to time for a climb the Momentum climbing shoes are a great shoe.

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Doesn't break in very much as it's synthetic. Laces are good for low volume, narrow or wide feet.

If you are a first time climber, these shoes are a great option for you. The velcro makes these climbing shoes super practical to get in and out of between climbs and at the end of your sessions. Having synthetic shoes is good for people who don't want the shoe to break in too much or widen over time or are looking for a more affordable first pair. Make sure when you are trying on the shoe that the fit you are trying right there and then is what you want your shoe to feel like at all times. Be weary if you have low volume feet and consider laces as the velcro model tends to have more volume and be less adjustable. The men's shoes offer more width, volume and longer range of foot sizes.

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Suitable for medium to wide feet