Video loading...
Climbing Gear
Only Trad Climbers Will Get This Joke
When to Retire Your Climbing Gear
Rock Climbing Gear for Beginners
Black Diamond Just Launched Approach Shoes
Staff Picks: REI Sahara Convertible Pants
Staff Picks: Scarpa Furia S
2019 Preview: Gregory, O.R., and Scarpa
Staff Picks: Moon Bouldering Bag
Black Diamond’s First-Ever Climbing Shoe
Black Diamond Dropped a Great April Fools’ Day Video
Black Diamond Just Launched Approach Shoes
New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. Your weekly Local Running Newsletter has everything you need to lace up! .
On Wednesday, Black Diamond gave us the lowdown on its brand-new line of performance footwear, which includes two technical and two lifestyle models, both equipped with sticky rubber for long hikes and scrambles. Here, its climbing-category director, Kolin Powick, walks us through the features.