While the Momentum climbing shoe was built with ultimate comfort in mind; it excels in performance. With Engineered Knit Technology for exceptional breathability; and innovative proprietary molded rubber, the Momentum is the perfect entry-level climbing shoe for all day comfort at the gym or crag.
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The first step toward a lifetime of climbing, our Momentum equipment is engineered for the vertical world. Designed for unparalleled comfort and all-around use, perfect for aspiring climbers and generalists who value versatility.
Overall rating: 4.501629 / 5 from 307 reviews.
The Men's Momentum Climbing Shoes offer exceptional breathability, a great fit, and comfortable performance for climbing. Customers appreciate the shoes' minimal feel, soft flex midsole, and durable rubber grip. However, opinions vary on the looks and sizing of the shoes.
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"Bought these shoes for my son who just started climbing regularly. They are comfortable, flexible, and have good grip. They have a relatively minor curve and have been good for both bouldering and top rope. Overall, he says these are much more comfortable, better quality, and grippier when climbing compared to the rental shoes at his climbing gym."
"These climbing shoes are solid. Perfect for days in the climbing gym. I have no experience with them on outdoor climbs but I didn’t see why they wouldn’t perform. Would recommend for performance at a low cost"
"Loved these shoes! Use them 2 to 3 times a week. The only problem that I had with them was that they had this discolored yellow line on them, besides this, I would recommend"
"These are my first pair of climbing shoes I’ve ever bought after getting into rock climbing. They haven’t failed me yet! They’re comfortable to wear on indoor climbs and I find myself more stable on smaller footholds compared to rental shoes. They’re a more affordable pair and fit me great even with my wide feet."
"It shall be known henceforth that these shoes are ODDLY good. I have competed everything up to a V6 in them after only a month of gym climbing. This feat, one could say, is due to my athletic coordination and tenacity. HOWEVER, I say it was these shoes. THESE SHOES ARE LIKE AN INSTANT +500 to your skill points. Okay black diamond can I have a sub now on YouTube to win a bet and also maybe a cool sticker? I don’t need the gift card :)"
"I enjoy wearing this shoe. I feel secure when climbing and that’s is all I really need. Eventually I will size down but for now I’m wearing a men’s 11. My street shoe size is 10. They feel snug but not painful. They are also super easy to put on and take off."
"Super happy with them so far. Good quality and they fit well."
"Great beginner shoe, does the job, good durability"
"Runs short"
"Great shoe, comfortable performance at a completely sane budget!"
| US Men's | US Women's | UK | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 35.5 |
| 4.5 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 36 |
| 5 | 6 | 4 | 37 |
| 5.5 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 37.5 |
| 6 | 7 | 5 | 38 |
| 6.5 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 39 |
| 7 | 8 | 6 | 39.5 |
| 7.5 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 40 |
| 8 | 9 | 7 | 41 |
| 8.5 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 41.5 |
| 9 | 10 | 8 | 42 |
| 9.5 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 |
| 10 | 11 | 9 | 43 |
| 10.5 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 44 |
| 11 | 10 | 44.5 | |
| 11.5 | 10.5 | 45 | |
| 12 | 11 | 46 | |
| 12.5 | 11.5 | 46.5 | |
| 13 | 12 | 47 | |
| 13.5 | 12.5 | 48 | |
| 14 | 13 | 48.5 | |
| 15 | 14 | 49.5 |
