Climb X Rave X Strap
Climb X
The Rave X Strap is a medium-soft, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Climb X for sport climbing. Climb X lists it as wide-width with a medium heel.
Engineered for sport, the Rave X Strap combines a flat profile 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 X Strap ranks in the top 1% for comfort, the top 28% for crack climbing and the top 43% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Rave X Strap strengths
- Low-angle sole does its best work on slabs and cracks
- Rubber splits the difference between sticky and durable
- Quick velcro adjustment between attempts
Rave X Strap trade-offs
- Less adaptive than a leather upper over time
- Wider profile can feel sloppy on thin edges
- On the heavier side at 630g per pair
How the Rave X 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 X Strap fit reports
2 scanned owners have 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 X Strap specifications
| Brand | Climb X |
| Model | Rave X 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 | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 630 g (22.2 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 X Strap costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Rave X Strap in stock right now.
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