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With bouldering gyms opening up in every major city around the world, the sport is rapidly becoming a mainstream activity. Gone are the days of dingy walls in desperate need of a deep clean, as modern bouldering facilities are an oasis of obscure holds and enthusiastic crowds of all ages.
It’s a pretty short list. Apart from Tommy and Kevin, there aren’t many people who have successfully climbed the Dawn Wall.
We look at EVERY climbing shoe brand on the market right now and some discuss some of their greatest creations.
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