Climb X Apex
Climb X
The Apex is a medium-stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Climb X for bouldering and sport climbing. Climb X lists it as medium-width with a narrow heel.
Built on Climb X's signature performance platform, this Apex combines an aggressively downturned profile with a velcro closure. Its moderate feel and standard volume accommodate a range of foot shapes while maintaining support. Ideal for boulder and sport climbing, this shoe excels on technical terrain.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Apex ranks in the top 5% for pocket climbing, the top 16% for edging and the top 18% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Apex strengths
- Powerful downturn for pulling through roofs
- Closure system is no-fuss and reliable
- Flex handles the transition from edging to smearing
- Rubber over the top of the toes for toe hooks
Apex trade-offs
- Not a shoe you want to hike to the crag in
How the Apex fits
Expect minimal stretch. Climb X recommends your street shoe size for a comfortable fit, or up to one size down for a more aggressive fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in; manufacturer suggests street size to one size down.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Apex fit reports
1 scanned owner has reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.47 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Solution (0.43, softer) and the Evolv Shaman (0.51, stiffer).
Apex specifications
| Brand | Climb X |
| Model | Apex |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 480 g (16.9 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | X Factor (proprietary) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Apex costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Apex in stock right now.
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