Stepping into a pair of Momentums may be your first step toward a lifetime of climbing. Built with a combination of materials—a knit tongue, micro suede upper, and a remarkably sticky Black Label rubber sole, the Momentum is comfortable, thoughtfully designed, and performs great out of the box.
With an engineered knit tongue and a micro suede upper, the Momentum provides stretch where you need it, support where it matters and all-around exceptional breathability for long gym sessions or all-day multi-pitch endeavors. The neutral last provides comfort and performance on a wide range of climbing styles, making this a great one-shoe-quiver as you hone in on your preferred style of climbing.
Sizing notes: The sizing of these climbing shoes is based on the actual dimensions of the last, unlike street shoes that often have space built in for comfort. Your size will be smaller than your street shoe size; snug- to tight-fitting climbing shoes will allow you to get the best connection between your feet and the rock.
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Your first step into a lifetime of climbing. Featuring an engineered knit tongue and micro suede upper, our Momentum climbing shoes provide stretch where you need it, support where it matters and all-around exceptional breathability. Built for everything from long gym sessions or all-day multi-pitch endeavors, the neutral last blends comfort and performance for a wide range of climbing styles, making the Momentum a great one-shoe-quiver.
At BD, our passion for innovation is only matched by our desire to use our equipment and experience the success it was designed for. From the world’s first wire-gate carabiner to our cornerstone Camalots, we have always designed gear that enables climbers to push the limits of our sport.
Overall rating: 4.263158 / 5 from 19 reviews.
Review topics: ["fit","size","straps","issues","feel","comfort","feet","shoes","grip","rubber","choice","heel","climbing","sessions","hooks","toe","edge","held","note"].
"I ordered these as I was looking for a pair to use for my long, endurance sessions. After reading through the reviews, I ended up trying these out and I'm glad that I did! Not only are the comfortable for hour long sessions, they also provide enough support to pull off basic toe and heel hooks. Quick note, my street size is 10. 5 and based on other reviews I ordered a 10. 5. I'm able to kick off my sneakers, slide these on, and get right into action on any wall. I will say, when it's time to get another pair, I'll order a size 10. I'm confident that I'll have enough room to go barefoot or with socks while still enjoying the comfort of all day wear."
"I'm about 4 months into climbing and i really regret not getting a more aggressive shoe, BUT if you are looking for a shoe that feels snug on the foot without feeling like your foot is going to fall off, then this may be the shoe for you. Haven't had any issues, the grip is good, and it's exactly what you would expect from a non-aggressive shoe. If you're looking for a starter shoe, then this might be the one for you."
"Toe box seemed strangely tall. Otherwise seemed like cool shoes. A smidge too small for me in their biggest size, so they had to go back. (I wear a 14 US men’s in all street shoes, ordered the 47. A 47. 5 or 48 perhaps would have worked, but the shoe would still have had the tall-toe box issue for me. )"
"As a beginner I wanted something that will fit my budget but also be durable. The Momentum's have been just that! They are tight enough with out being uncomfortable. They are definitely more of a relaxed fit without a lot of downturn and are good choice for a longer climbing gym session. Over all a decent shoe for the price!"
"Size chart is inconsistent with every other shoe brand on Earth. I wear either 42 or 43 in every pair of shoes I own, but these were so large my feet were sliding around with every step. No way I would be able to climb in these."
"Comfy!!"
"Fit well, Climb hard"
"Here's my over all feeling on the BD Momentum shoes: Pros: Comfortable fit after short break-in period Great performance on slabs and small footholds Secure, ergonomic velcro closure Durable rubber Affordable and beginner-friendly Cons: Lacks stickiness out of the box, a bit slippery to start Not ideal for overhangs Sizing runs large so size down 1 whole size"
"Initial impression was a nice comfortable fit, although they did seem to fit a bit big compared to other brands (i wear a 41. 5 in La Sportiva and it’s a tight fit). The construction of the velcro system makes it easy to slip on and off as well as really crank down on the mid foot for a secure feeling on the wall. Toe rubber has held up nicely and performs pretty good on slab and more technical overhanging problems. Grip has not been an issue so far, pretty much performs as expected for a flat comfortable shoe. Very comfortable even after long days outside and in the gym!! Great shoe option for someone looking for a well-rounded and good performing shoe on all terrain."
"Black Diamond’s momentum climbing shoe has become my new go-to for indoor climbing. I love the breathable knit upper, the velcro that makes putting them on and off easy. They’re replacing a set of laced shoes that I wore for a year. Would recommend these to a climber who is just getting into the sport for comfort throughout the entire session. I typically wear a US Size 9/9. 5 or EU Size 42, and would recommend sizing down one size in this shoe. Black Diamond gave me this free product to try."
| EU | US Men's | US Women's | Mondo | Foot Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 221 | 21.72 |
| 35.5 | 4 | 5 | 224 | 22.05 |
| 36 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 227 | 22.38 |
| 36.5 | 4.5+ | 5.5+ | 230 | 22.71 |
| 37 | 5 | 6 | 234 | 23.04 |
| 37.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 237 | 23.37 |
| 38 | 6 | 7 | 240 | 23.7 |
| 38.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 244 | 24.03 |
| 39 | 6.5+ | 7.5+ | 247 | 24.36 |
| 39.5 | 7 | 8 | 250 | 24.69 |
| 40 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 254 | 25.02 |
| 40.5 | 8 | 9 | 257 | 25.35 |
| 41 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 260 | 25.68 |
| 41.5 | 8.5+ | 9.5+ | 263 | 26.01 |
| 42 | 9 | 10 | 267 | 26.34 |
| 42.5 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 270 | 26.67 |
| 43 | 10 | 11 | 273 | 27 |
| 43.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 277 | 27.33 |
| 44 | 10.5+ | 11.5+ | 280 | 27.66 |
| 44.5 | 11 | 12 | 283 | 27.99 |
| 45 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 287 | 28.32 |
| 45.5 | 12 | 13 | 290 | 28.65 |
| 46 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 293 | 28.98 |
| 46.5 | 12.5+ | 13.5+ | 296 | 29.31 |
| 47 | 13 | 14 | 299 | 29.64 |
The sizing of Black Diamond climbing shoes is based on the actual dimensions of the last, unlike street shoes that often have space built in for comfort. That’s why you’ll find your size in Black Diamond climbing shoes will be smaller than your street shoe size. Snug fitting climbing shoes will allow you to get the best connection between your feet and the rock.
Highest Performance Fit: subtract 2 EU sizes from Brannock measure
All Day Performance Fit: subtract 1 EU size from Brannock measure
All Day Comfort Fit: subtract 0 to .5 EU size from Brannock measure
