EB Guardian 3.0
EB
French all-terrain workhorse with full midsole, strong asymmetry, and medium Daytona rubber for slab-to-overhang versatility. Intermediate accessibility through advanced performance suits skill progression across wall angles. Robust Daytona hardness handles trad, sport, and bouldering without specialization.
Best For
Best for sport climbing, bouldering and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Full midsole for all-day support
- Medium Daytona durable
- Versatile wall-angle coverage
- Strong asymmetry for pockets
- Curved enough to pull on small holds, flat enough to stand on edges
Trade-offs
- Jack-of-all-trades approach
- Moderate durability limits intense use
- Won't mold to your foot shape like leather does
Sizing & Fit
Microfiber minimal stretch fits true-to-size. Standard width and volume accommodate typical feet across skill levels.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.56 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 | Guardian 3.0 |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Daytona Rubber |
| Rubber Thickness | 5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 430g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 68.80 EUR |
| snowleader.be | 104.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 104.90 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 109.95 EUR |
| amorini.it | 124.54 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 68.80 EUR at bergzeit.de, 31% below the 100.00 EUR list price. 5 shops currently stock it (68.80 to 124.54 EUR).