Climb X Crush Lace
Climb X
The Crush Lace is a medium-soft, flat-lasted lace shoe from Climb X for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Climb X lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
A flat lace shoe built for sport and trad and multipitch, combining a symmetric last with moderate responsiveness. At 520g per pair with X-Factor rubber, it balances power and precision.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Crush Lace ranks in the top 1% for comfort, the top 15% for crack climbing and the top 27% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Crush Lace strengths
- Flat, comfort-shaped last for long multi-pitch days
- Laces let you fine-tune tension across the foot
- Middle ground on stiffness for varied footwork
Crush Lace trade-offs
- Flat last is not made for steep overhangs
How the Crush Lace fits
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, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests street size to one size down.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.41 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Evolv Defy (0.31, softer) and the Black Diamond Momentum (0.46, stiffer).
Crush Lace specifications
| Brand | Climb X |
| Model | Crush Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Leather |
| Weight (pair) | 520 g (18.3 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | X Factor (proprietary) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Crush Lace costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Crush Lace in stock right now.
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