I have always been skeptical about whether rubber over the toes really helps when toe hooking. So I decided that I'd set a boulder problem at the gym that would utilize the power of a toe hook. Now the problem I set can be done with a heel hook, but in my opinion it feels more secure with a double toe. I am now a believer! Recently I have been using my Climb X Rock Stars for everything and I mean everything. This problem made me realize that the toe rands really work and really well for that matter. Now just as a cross reference I have tried using my Climb X Drifters on the same problem and even though I can stick the move while toe hooking with them I can also feel them sliding around on the hold. Compare that with sticky toe rand that covers the Rock Star which never slipped. Needless to say I am now a believer in toe rubber!
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