EB Red
EB
The Red is a medium-stiff, moderately downturned velcro shoe from EB for sport climbing and bouldering. EB lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 2 shops from 101.96 EUR.
Approachable intermediate French option balancing hobby comfort with responsive performance. Moderate geometry with strong asymmetry delivers sufficient power while medium Daytona rubber maintains edge feel. Full midsole enables extended climbing days without fatigue.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Red ranks in the top 9% for edging, the top 9% for support and the top 33% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Red strengths
- Moderate pricing accessible
- Full midsole all-day capable
- Strong asymmetry sufficient
- Medium Daytona durable
- Not specialized but covers a lot of ground
Red trade-offs
- Generic performance expectations
- The fit you feel in the shop is the fit you'll have
How the Red fits
Microfiber minimal stretch fits true-to-size. Standard width and volume suit typical intermediate feet without extremes.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.64 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Miura VS (0.56, softer) and the La Sportiva Katana (0.67, stiffer).
Red specifications
| Brand | EB |
| Model | Red |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 420 g (14.8 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Daytona Rubber |
| Rubber Thickness | 5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Red costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (101.96 to 132.84 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 101.96 EUR at hardloop.de.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 101.96 EUR |
| amorini.it | 132.84 EUR |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 132.84 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 132.84 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 132.84 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 132.84 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 101.96 EUR | 2 |
| 40.5 | 101.96 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 101.96 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 101.96 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 101.96 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 101.96 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 101.96 EUR | 2 |
| 43.5 | 101.96 EUR | 2 |
| 44.5 | 101.96 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 132.84 EUR | 1 |
| 45.5 | 101.96 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 132.84 EUR | 1 |
| 47 | 132.84 EUR | 1 |
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