If you're beginner level I would defs recommend going barefoot, or even just in socks (socks can make it harder to climb if you're just starting out tho, but it defs depends on your strength level/what kind of climb you're doing/etc). Everywhere is different but a lot of places won't let you wear - ThreadSky

vanillabrwnsugr.bsky.social • 18 days ago

If you're beginner level I would defs recommend going barefoot, or even just in socks (socks can make it harder to climb if you're just starting out tho, but it defs depends on your strength level/what kind of climb you're doing/etc). Everywhere is different but a lot of places won't let you wear

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jamora.bsky.social•18 days ago

This is actually very helpful, and I super appreciate it, thank you for informing me! I didn’t realize the heels were more than like, just aesthetic.

glitchmoth.bsky.social•18 days ago

I have a friend that while they were learning would use grippy socks lol I can't attest to how well it worked out, but seeing this post just reminded me of when they first told me that lol

vanillabrwnsugr.bsky.social•18 days ago

I think grippy socks could probably be helpful especially if you're uncomfortable being barefoot or are afraid of slipping in normal socks. I still think barefoot is the best option because you get a lot of grip but you can also still slide pretty easily! And you have full foot flexibility and it's

vanillabrwnsugr.bsky.social•18 days ago

just easier in general to not have anything between you and the pole. I learned in heels and it was easier for me because of the way a lot of moves are built around or to accommodate them, but I was already very competent in tall heels at that point so it might not work for others that way!

vanillabrwnsugr.bsky.social•18 days ago

shoes on the floor unless they're heels or meant specifically for pole since you get on the floor a lot, but again I'd recommend going barefoot or in socks before going in a type of shoe that aren't heels because if you're doing (for example) certain moves the rubber at the bottom of the shoes will

vanillabrwnsugr.bsky.social•18 days ago

make sliding in certain ways across the floor really difficult. Heels are surprisingly very maneuverable despite the grip pad because of how the platform and heel are shaped, but a flat bottom shoe is gonna make some things more challenging esp as a beginner. Being barefoot or in socks will

vanillabrwnsugr.bsky.social•18 days ago

give you an easier time when doing transitions or floor moves that require sliding your feet across the ground. Sorry if this was not a great explanation I'm going on very little sleep widjsjsjdj

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