Mad Rock Lyra Climbing Shoes - Women's Synthetic A climbing shoe that can do it all thanks to the design and fit The sole is slightly concave and there is rubber on the toe for toe-hooking Has a precise fit and feel. I'm not sure what that even means, but I'm going to just go with it. My brother says these are really great for bouldering, crack climbing, and any gym or sport or competition thing. I think that's what he said anyway. The workbook says these can tackle anything from bouldrs to free routes. I would love to see them tackle a bear, though. I hope that helps.