Climb X Crush Lace NLV
Climb X
The Crush Lace NLV is a medium-soft, flat-lasted lace women's shoe from Climb X for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Climb X lists it as narrow-width with a narrow heel.
Engineered for sport and trad and multipitch, the Crush Lace NLV combines a flat profile with a lace closure. Its moderate feel and low-volume last are made for narrower feet. Ideal for sport and trad and multipitch climbing, this shoe excels on technical terrain.
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 NLV ranks in the top 1% for comfort, the top 15% for crack climbing and the top 27% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Crush Lace NLV strengths
- Equally at home indoors and outdoors
- Precise lacing for trad and multi-pitch comfort
Crush Lace NLV trade-offs
- Tight width may pinch broader forefeet
How the Crush Lace NLV fits
Climb X recommends your street shoe size for a comfortable fit, or up to one size down for a more aggressive fit. Best for narrow to medium feet.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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 NLV specifications
| Brand | Climb X |
| Model | Crush Lace NLV |
| 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) | 480 g (16.9 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 NLV costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Crush Lace NLV in stock right now.
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