A little update (I guess?): After a bunch of researching, I ended up buying my first pair of climbing shoes today. They're Evolv Pontas and I like them so far. I haven't got to climb in them yet, but I'm planning on going to the local gym tonight with some friends to test them out. Just gotta get used to the whole uncomfortable feeling haha. Does anyone else have any experience with them? They seem pretty good for how I'll be using them so far.