Climbing Shoes Can Release Potentially Harmful Chemicals Into the Air of Bouldering Gyms, Study Says
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May 5, 2025, 7:11 pm260 ptsTrendingTop
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In a new study, scientists are raising concerns over chemicals shed from climbing shoes in bouldering gyms. According to the study, abrasion from the shoes as they strike the holds can release chemicals into the indoor air breathed by climbers. The researchers behind the study noted that climbing shoes are made…
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