What make of climbing shoes are best

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My next pair of shoes were the Madrock Mugens. They run at about $80. This is my favorite style of shoe, velcro slip-ons. I basically despise lace-ups, but that because I probably wear my shoes too tight. In my personal experience, most boulderers wear velcro.
Currently I wearing Evolve Defys, I love these shoes. They fit my feet really well (keep in mind I a woman, but these are technically men shoes) and the heels actually fit so I can hook a heel and not pull my shoe off.
If you want an even cheaper (but still durable) and basic shoe, there always the Madrock Flash that goes for $70 which is going to be the cheapest shoes you be able to find. (that are new) These provide a comfortable fit for just about everyone, the new design has a thicker toe which is good because as a beginner climber you wear through the toes in your shoes quickly.
As for brand and model and all that. I like the 5.10 Moccasym. However, it is more up to the individual and the specifics of their feet. Not all shoes are equal when it comes due to variations of foot shape. Some are better than others for wide or narrow feet. Head to the local gear shop to help you out. The smaller speciallized stores usually hire employees that are experienced in the different sports/activities they are selling. So I would call ahead and find out if they have a climber that works for them and find out when he/she works.
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My very first pair of climbing shoes were La Sportiva Cliffs. They are cheap and durable. However, they don provide that great of a fit and I find that the rubber is slippier than other brands. These shoes run at about $90.
Be sure to actually try your shoes on before buying them, you want them snug. I wear mine with my toes curled under, but I wouldn put yourself through that just yet ;]
I am primarily a boulderer and pretty much have always been.
I got these babies for $80, they definitely basic as far as shoes go, which I like.
As others have mentioned, the number one thing when choosing a climbing shoe is the fit. It doesn matter how cool it looks or what the manufacturer says it good for. Typically for bouldering you want a slipper, as you don need to keep your shoes on for longer periods of time. Also, some people tell folks who are just starting to get a cheaper shoe, but I don agree. That way you can get them the size you need to, and as soon as you are off the rock you can easily pop them off to provide your feet some relief. Also, a shoe with the rand that comes up further on the top of the foot to allow for toe hooks.