The perfect shoe for rock climbing and water use?

Question

I've been looking at shoes for rock climbing, and maybe I haven't looked in the right pace, but I need to find a shoe that is adaptable for rock climbing and water use.

I need the tread to still be safe if I were to go from water directly to an upward climb. Where could I find those type of shoes?

Answer 1

you would want to look for a shoe that would be recommended for deep water soloing which is where you climb without any ropes above deep water.  some shoes might be specified for this kind of climbing.

Answer 2

There is no perfect shoe for both rock climbing and water use.

All climbing shoes have a leather upper (I don't know why) and this is not ideal for the water as the leather will dry very slowly and will dry hard. As for the "tread" - climbing shoes have a very unique hard "sticky" rubber sole that is required for climbing and only found on rock shoes.

Most water shoes have a perforated, net, or neoprene upper to allow for draining and quick drying - I've never seen a climbing shoe with that kind of upper.

If you are doing very easy climbing, use water shoes with the stiffest sole you can find. If you are doing harder climbing, use climbing shoes.

Good Luck