Climb X Rave NLV
Climb X
The Rave NLV is a medium-soft, flat-lasted velcro women's shoe from Climb X for sport climbing. Climb X lists it as narrow-width with a medium heel.
Built on Climb X's signature performance platform, this Rave NLV combines a flat profile with a velcro closure. Its moderate feel and low-volume last are made for narrower feet. Ideal for gym sport climbing, where comfort counts for more than precision on thin edges.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Rave NLV ranks in the top 1% for comfort, the top 28% for crack climbing and the top 43% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Rave NLV strengths
- Straight shape keeps toes happy over long pitches
- Rubber works on granite, limestone, and plastic equally
- Stiffness sits in the middle, handling edges and smears
- Padded collar and heel for comfort
Rave NLV trade-offs
- Flat profile limits power on steep terrain
How the Rave NLV fits
Climb X numbers its shoes small: it recommends your street shoe size, or up to one size down for a more aggressive fit, and advises new climbers to go up a full size. Best for narrow to medium feet.
Fit profile: narrow width, low 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.
Rave NLV 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: 0.41 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).
Rave NLV specifications
| Brand | Climb X |
| Model | Rave NLV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| 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 Rave NLV costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Rave NLV in stock right now.
Similar Climbing Shoes
- Black Diamond Momentum
- Black Diamond Momentum Lace
- Evolv Elektra
- La Sportiva HyperEZ
- Climb X Crush Lace NLV
- Evolv Elektra Lace
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