Crux gear
Tested on our wall in Sheffield.
Take your street size for a comfortable fit, or half a size down for a snug one. Try a pair on at the desk any time we are open.
Standard £3.95, 2 to 4 working days
Order by 2pm, Monday to Friday
Unworn shoes and unused gear
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Most of our team climbs the first two years in a flat shoe like the Ledge. Downturned shoes come later, for steep walls.
Nadia, head setter
The First is built for your first year on the wall: flat, comfortable and easy to get on and off. A hook-and-loop strap keeps it simple between problems.
It has a soft, forgiving fit that suits a beginner's foot and the same 4mm rubber as our other shoes, so it still grips the smears on the easy circuits.
| Fit | Flat and comfortable |
| Closure | Hook and loop |
| Upper | Suede |
| Rubber thickness | 4mm |
| Best for | Your first year on the wall |
| Sizing note | Take your street size for a comfortable fit |
Bring your new kit to a session. Two hours, any problem, from £9.
