EB Strange
EB
Stiff French lace-up with medium Daytona 5mm and narrow tapered last for crack and edge climbing specialists. High durability and full midsole handle trad multipitch abuse while stiff construction concentrates force. Low ankle protection and tensioned design prioritize foot feel over comfort.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Stiff midsole for cracks
- High durability trad-ready
- Medium Daytona precise
- Tapered for Egyptian foot
- Shape handles steeper moves without being aggressive
Trade-offs
- Stiff response restrictive
- Narrow last excludes most
- Stiff platform sacrifices sensitivity for support
Sizing & Fit
Microfiber minimal stretch fits true-to-size with lacing. Narrow tapered last suits Egyptian foot; wider feet should look elsewhere.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.84 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). It is among the stiffest moderately downturned shoes we track; the Andrea Boldrini Tiger Evo (0.70) is a softer alternative in the same downturn class.
Specifications
| Brand | EB |
| Model | Strange |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Daytona Rubber |
| Rubber Thickness | 5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 460g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 103.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 109.90 EUR |
| snowleader.be | 109.90 EUR |
| amorini.it | 138.38 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 103.90 EUR at hardloop.de. 4 shops currently stock it (103.90 to 138.38 EUR).