Climb X Red Point
Climb X
The Red Point is a firm, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Climb X for sport climbing and bouldering. Climb X lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
Engineered for sport and boulder, the Red Point combines a moderately downturned profile with a velcro closure. Its moderate feel and standard volume accommodate a range of foot shapes while maintaining support. Ideal for sport and boulder climbing, this shoe excels on technical terrain.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Red Point ranks in the top 17% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Red Point strengths
- Works from vertical faces to moderate overhangs
- Velcro makes shoe changes quick between routes
- Rubber splits the difference between sticky and durable
- Flex is balanced for a range of footwork techniques
Red Point trade-offs
- Moderate downturn gives less pull on steep roofs
How the Red Point fits
Expect minimal stretch. Climb X recommends your street shoe size for a comfortable fit, or up to one size down for a more aggressive fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; 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.
Red Point fit reports
3 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: 0.54 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Instinct (0.45, softer) and the Scarpa Quantix SF (0.58, stiffer).
Red Point specifications
| Brand | Climb X |
| Model | Red Point |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Leather |
| Weight (pair) | 500 g (17.6 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | X Factor (proprietary) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Red Point costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Red Point in stock right now.
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