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Not many people are strictly single-discipline climbers; it's more fun to switch between sport trad bouldering and gym climbing which means you either need a quiver of shoes or a pair that can handle everything you throw at it like the Mad Rock Lyra Women's Climbing Shoe. With a moderately asymmetrical shape a shape-retaining Tek Flex synthetic upper and relatively flat sole the Lyra can move from bolt-clipping to pebble-wrestling to gear-plugging to plastic-pulling without sacrificing performance or comfort. The Arch Flex polycarbonate midsole and dual hook-and-loop straps provide a supportive glove-like fit while the 3. 8mm Science Friction 3. 0 rubber sticks to slabs jibs and dishes with equal aplomb. For the boulderers and serious sport climbers out there the Lyra features a 3D-molded Torque heel which has a super-snug fit and has been outfitted with textured X5 rubber for maximum grip hold and sensitivity when you're heel hooking your way up your newest problem. There's a rubber patch on top of the toe too to assist with toe hooks and a slightly elastic R2 rand that hugs your foot without squeezing it to death.