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What Climbing Shoes Will You See in the Olympics?

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Olympic athletes can’t afford a single foot slip in the Lead and Speed events, where a fall disqualifies you immediately. So they're very particular about which shoes they use.

https://www.climbing.com/competition/olympics/11-climbing-shoes-paris-olympics/
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