Vibram fivefingers sound like a terrible idea for me, anyway; while I love tabi sacks, I can't stand toe-socks.
Likewise; I don't like having things round the individual toes. Which is why I've never been tempted by the Fivefingers, and mostly wear things like the Vivo Barefoot shoes (which are shaped like regular shoes, but with a very very thin and soft sole).
But I might try the experiment, if my gym will permit it, to see what it *is* like.
Could definitely be interesting. I've climbed a few times in approach shoes (trainers with sticky rubber on the soles), and it does make you very aware of footwork and exactly what climbing shoes make possible.
Another thought -- I'm not sure if you already have climbing shoes of your own, or if you're new to climbing? If the latter, you might find that you're more comfortable with relatively soft, "smeary" shoes; ones that spring to mind are the Evolv Defy/Elektra or the Five Ten Moccasyms. They don't have as much edging power as a stiffer shoe, but you do get more sensitivity and ability to feel exactly where your feet are on the holds.
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Likewise; I don't like having things round the individual toes. Which is why I've never been tempted by the Fivefingers, and mostly wear things like the Vivo Barefoot shoes (which are shaped like regular shoes, but with a very very thin and soft sole).
But I might try the experiment, if my gym will permit it, to see what it *is* like.
Could definitely be interesting. I've climbed a few times in approach shoes (trainers with sticky rubber on the soles), and it does make you very aware of footwork and exactly what climbing shoes make possible.
Another thought -- I'm not sure if you already have climbing shoes of your own, or if you're new to climbing? If the latter, you might find that you're more comfortable with relatively soft, "smeary" shoes; ones that spring to mind are the Evolv Defy/Elektra or the Five Ten Moccasyms. They don't have as much edging power as a stiffer shoe, but you do get more sensitivity and ability to feel exactly where your feet are on the holds.