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I've got some of those boots from Decathlon, they're fine for a beginner. Climbing shoes are supposed to squash your toes together to force a stronger platform to balance on, and they're not supposed to be comfortable. But the hire shoes are all baggy and blown out at the sides, you'll have a better fit getting your own, and trying on a variety of different pairs before you buy.
Drakien
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Just tried bouldering last night for the first time (as in, first time doing any sort of climbing) - really enjoyed it and was glad I went with membership + free month of entry as opposed to paying for a one off session. I can't really move much today and have a big hole on each index finger :-)
I found the hire shoes REALLY uncomfortable. I tried 2 different sizes but neither felt right - squashed my toes loads. I was thinking of buying some shoes but I'm basically skint at the moment and can't justify spending much. Should i spend £30 at decathlon or am i better off using the hire shoes and saving my pennies for something better?