EB Black Opium 3.0
EB
Women's-specific French design with narrow volume and strong asymmetry for female foot anatomy. Medium Daytona 5mm rubber handles varied angles while full midsole supports all-day sport and boulder climbing. Tensioned construction ensures responsive edge work.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Women-specific narrow geometry
- Full midsole all-day capable
- Strong asymmetry powerful
- Medium Daytona durable
- Versatile curve that adapts to different wall angles
Trade-offs
- Women's sizing limits options
- Cramped for anyone with above-average foot width
Sizing & Fit
Microfiber minimal stretch fits true-to-size. Narrow width and volume engineered for female anatomy; oversizing defeats purpose.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.51 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Boreal Crux (0.48, softer) and the Tenaya Masai (0.61, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | EB |
| Model | Black Opium 3.0 |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | DS Max |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 370g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| snowleader.be | 104.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 104.90 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 115.00 EUR |
| amorini.it | 129.15 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 104.90 EUR at snowleader.be, 5% below the 110.00 EUR list price. 4 shops currently stock it (104.90 to 129.15 EUR).