Lowa Rocket Lace
Lowa
The Rocket Lace is a medium-stiff, moderately downturned lace shoe from Lowa for sport climbing, bouldering and trad and multi-pitch. Lowa lists it as wide-width with a narrow heel.
The Rocket Lace pairs a moderate downturn and moderate asymmetry with lace closure, on a wide, high-volume forefoot. Its moderate feel keeps it sensitive enough for reading footholds, and the laces let you set the tension along the whole foot. A capable choice for sport routes, bouldering and multi-pitch.
Best For
Best for sport climbing, bouldering and trad multipitch on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Rocket Lace ranks in the top 6% for smearing, the top 24% for crack climbing and the top 26% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Rocket Lace strengths
- High-volume fit for wider feet
- Precise lacing for trad and multi-pitch comfort
- Vibram XS Grip rubber for reliable friction
Rocket Lace trade-offs
- Heavier than the velcro Rocket: 510 g against 480 g a pair (UK 5)
- Very little give in the upper - get the size right first time
How the Rocket Lace fits
Expect minimal stretch.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, narrow 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: 0.47 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Instinct VSR (0.38, softer) and the La Sportiva Miura VS (0.56, stiffer).
Rocket Lace specifications
| Brand | Lowa |
| Model | Rocket Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 510 g (18.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Rocket Lace costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Rocket Lace in stock right now.
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