Featuring Engineered Knit Technology for exceptional breathability and our innovative proprietary molded rubber, the Momentum Lace is built for ultimate comfort and excels in performance. Designed as the perfect entry-level climbing shoe, this lace-up shoe provides ultimate adjustability 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.
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: 4.6796117 / 5 from 103 reviews.
The Men's Momentum Lace Climbing Shoes offer exceptional comfort and quality, making them ideal for beginners and experienced climbers alike. Customers praise the shoes' perfect fit, excellent grip, and innovative rubber technology. However, opinions on the rubber's stickiness and sizing vary, with some recommending a half size up.
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"I have been climbing for almost 8 years now all over the United States from Tennessee slick, Las Vegas grit, and Hawaiian lava rock (you have to know a guy). I also am an ultra runner so my feet take an absolute pounding on a weekly basis. I wore La Sportivas for years and just assumed everyone had pain with climbing shoes, until I bought these. They absolutely fit my wide foot without scrunching them down, and I have more power now because my foot is in a more natural shape. Love these shoes."
"I really enjoy these shoes and having laces as well I enjoy more for a better custom fit and a nice style I would say too. I have no issues with them and use them 3 times a week climbing. They are comfortable even being snug!"
"Second pair I’ve purchased. Very comfortable"
"I am new to Climbing and needed a shoe that wasn't gonna break the bank and would fit my wider foot and this shoe does that perfectly."
"Bought them to replace my velcro shoes after they broke, laces work much better keeping the shoe tight to my feet and feel sturdier"
"Comfortable fit and great grip"
"Shoes are comfortable and material is durable"
"Shoes are very comfortable. The padding is just the right amount of comfort before losing support."
"I currently have the strap version of the momentum and they fit great! These are about 1 to 1. 5 inches smaller. I'd highly recommend not purchasing them unless you can try them on first."
"I've been climbing for well over a decade now and I've found that 99% of the time, having an aggressive shoe doesn't change anything for me, with some focus on footwork, I'm limited by my fingers and hip/shoulder flexibility more than my shoes. These get the job done, and they're cheaper and more comfortable than anything else I've tried in the last 6-7 years. I've been adding size 00 grommets to the lace holes to avoid having the laces saw through the shoe material when I crank down on them to get the shoes super tight for the really delicate footwork. Normally I leave them fairly loose (by climbing shoe standards) for comfort and extended sessions."
| 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 |
