Climb X Rave Strap
Climb X
A flat downturned profile, velcro closure for maximum power transfer. Its stiff feel and high volume accommodate a range of foot shapes while maintaining support. Ideal for sport climbing, this shoe excels on technical terrain.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Flat sole keeps your toes from getting hammered
- Pull the straps tighter as the shoe warms up
- Harder rubber keeps its edge longer between resoles
- Thick 4.5mm rubber adds outdoor durability
Trade-offs
- Wide last may feel baggy on slimmer feet
- Cannot be resoled once the rubber wears out
Sizing & Fit
Runs small due to thick padding. Size up half to 1 full size from street shoe. New climbers should go up a full size.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests downsizing 0-1 EU from street size.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.43 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Scarpa Force (0.40, softer) and the Scarpa Origin VS (0.52, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Climb X |
| Model | Rave Strap |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | X-Factor (proprietary) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 680g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |