Hi all! Today I'm tackling one of those common woes of us climbers that doesn't really get covered a bunch... And that's How To Take Care Of Your Climbing Shoes 101! It isn't too complicated, even if your shoes have seen multiple dusty outdoor trips :)
One thing I forgot to mention in the video (ugh!) is that some shoes do advertise themselves as being washing machine safe. I know my Oxygyms that I wore when I first started out were of the washingmachinesafe kind, but just remember not to throw your shoes in the dryer after you wash them!

I hope everyone's week was great! It was pretty fun filming this one, playing the scientist role and going in with multiple variables before drawing conclusions about the experiment! Gotta love it!

Did I miss something? Do you have a secret recipe for fresh shoes that's been passed down your alpinist family for generations? Is it peaches and onions (LMK if you got that reference...)

Also LMK if you watched long enough for them super secret bloopers.

☁TABLE OF CONTENTS☁

00:05 Prevention strategies
00:40 Take your shoes off in between climbs
00:48 Don't throw your shoes in your bag, clip them to the outside
1:08 Wash your feet before you climb (and in general)
1:14 Treatments (Once your shoes are already gross)
1:54 Disinfectant spray
3:18 70% Isopropyl alcohol spray
3:48 Antibacterial hand soap, water, and an old toothbrush
4:20 (lol) Diluted vinegar (1:50 in water) and an old toothbrush
5:31 Drying the shoes
5:56 Other solutions that might not be as effective
6:18 Dryer sheets
6:52 Baking soda (+other powders)
7:35 Freezing or baking your shoes (pls don't bake your shoes!!)
8:09 Wearing socks
8:40 The results!!!
11:32 Blooper reel (hehe)

LINKS

My home bouldering gym: https://touchstoneclimbing.com/labou...

My first pair of climbing shoes: https://amzn.to/2tKIBkm
My first pair of climbing shoes (moderate): https://amzn.to/2Xw1ZPE
My favorite climbing leggings, made out of recycled water bottles and fish nets ($10 off your first purchase using this link!): http://ref.gf.co/mzTZ3
My chalk bag: https://amzn.to/2T7Q24f
My crash pad: https://amzn.to/2NSoNEG
Climbing tape: https://amzn.to/2NTWqpK
My climbing hand balm: https://amzn.to/2Xy7eyj
Acupressure finger rings: https://amzn.to/2GUKzap
Climbing brush: https://amzn.to/2UANiNp
Canon G7x Mark II: https://amzn.to/2SBgr5d
Rode VideoMic: https://amzn.to/2H8EDtG

MUSIC

nobody else but you / lofi study playlist (   • Video  )

SOCIAL

⭐ bouldering instagram:   / jennsends  
⭐ personal instagram:   / jenniferlangen  

FAQ

I edit my videos using Final Cut Pro X, and I film using a Canon 80D and a Canon G7X Mark ii.

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later,

J