Climb X Rock-It NLV
Climb X
The Rock-It NLV is a medium-soft, aggressively downturned velcro women's shoe from Climb X for sport climbing and bouldering. Climb X lists it as narrow-width with a narrow heel.
An aggressive performance shoe with strong asymmetry and aggressive downturn, featuring a low-volume fit with a velcro closure. Its moderate feel and low volume suit narrow feet: Climb X built it as the narrow, low-volume version of the Rock-It. Ideal for sport and boulder climbing, this shoe excels on technical terrain.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Rock-It NLV ranks in the top 23% for edging, the top 38% for sensitivity and the top 38% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Rock-It NLV strengths
- Strong asymmetry concentrates power on small holds
- Quick velcro adjustment between attempts
- X-Factor (proprietary) rubber compound
Rock-It NLV trade-offs
- Narrow last cuts out wider feet
- Partial heel rubber limits heel-hooking confidence
How the Rock-It NLV fits
Climb X recommends your street shoe size for a comfortable fit, or up to one size down for a more aggressive fit. Narrow, low-volume last suits slim feet.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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.
Rock-It 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: 0.42 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Ondra Comp (0.34, softer) and the La Sportiva Mandala (0.48, stiffer).
Rock-It NLV specifications
| Brand | Climb X |
| Model | Rock-It NLV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 475 g (16.8 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | X Factor (proprietary) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Rock-It NLV costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Rock-It NLV in stock right now.
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