E119: Nathan Hoette - The mad Australian shoe scientist educates us ignorant fools about climbing shoes
The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast
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From Rope Access to Climbing Passion
This chapter explores the speaker's transition from working in high-stakes industries to a fulfilling career in Italian shoe manufacturing, particularly within the climbing shoe sector. It highlights the familial nature of the industry, the importance of passion in craftsmanship, and critiques common misconceptions about climbing shoe selection and marketing. Through personal experiences and reflections, the speaker emphasizes the need for better education on shoe functionality and the impact of consumer behavior in climbing.
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