Climb X Rave Strap
Climb X
The Rave Strap is a medium-soft, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Climb X for sport climbing. Of 5 user reports, 4 rate the forefoot perfect.
A flat profile pairs with a velcro closure. Its moderate feel and high volume accommodate a range of foot shapes while maintaining support. 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 Strap ranks in the top 1% for comfort, the top 23% for crack climbing and the top 31% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Rave Strap 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
Rave Strap trade-offs
- Wide last may feel baggy on slimmer feet
- Heel can fold on itself on hard heel hooks
How the Rave Strap 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.
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 street size to one size down.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Rave Strap fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 5 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).
Typical downsize: +0.0 EU from street size (n=4).
- Fits best for: no hallux valgus, medium forefoot width, low instep
- Runs tight for: egyptian toe shape
- Toes: 60% perfect (n=5) - 3 perfect, 2 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for no hallux valgus
- Forefoot: 80% perfect (n=5) - 4 perfect, 0 tight, 1 loose. Fits well for medium forefoot width, low instep
- Heel: 60% perfect (n=5) - 3 perfect, 0 tight, 2 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.43 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva HyperEZ (0.40, softer) and the Black Diamond Momentum (0.46, stiffer).
Rave Strap specifications
| Brand | Climb X |
| Model | Rave Strap |
| 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) | 680 g (24.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | X Factor (proprietary) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Rave Strap costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Rave Strap in stock right now.
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