Red Chili Circuit

Red Chili

The Circuit is a firm, slightly downturned velcro shoe from Red Chili for bouldering, sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Typically sized at street size. In stock at 25 shops from 54.12 EUR.

Named after the famous circuits of Fontainebleau, the Red Chili Circuit is designed for long sessions where comfort matters. A neutral geometry and slight downturn suit all-day bouldering and sport climbing. Suede leather upper with breathable TPE mesh, hemp footbed for odour management, and RC-SUPPORT midsole for sustained comfort without sacrificing edging performance.

Best For

Best for bouldering, sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.

Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Circuit ranks in the top 6% for crack climbing, the top 35% for comfort and the top 37% for smearing.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Circuit strengths

• Exceptional all-day comfort for long sessions
• Neutral asymmetry fits most foot shapes
• Breathable TPE mesh + hemp footbed blocks odours
• Versatile for gym, sport, and multi-pitch
• Double velcro for quick on/off between climbs

Circuit trade-offs

• Not aggressive enough for steep roof climbing
• Suede leather stretches more than synthetic
• Moderate edging on thin edges

How the Circuit fits

Typically sized at street size.

The suede leather stretches more than a synthetic upper would, though the microfiber lining holds some of that back. Wide toe box suits most foot shapes without discomfort.

Fit profile: wide width, low forefoot volume, wide heel, suits roman toe shapes.

Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests your street size.

How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.

Circuit fit reports

Based on fit feedback from 5 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).

Typical downsize: +0.0 EU from street size (n=5).

• Fits best for: no hallux valgus
• Runs tight for: egyptian toe shape, medium instep height, medium heel width, medium heel depth

• Toes: 60% perfect (n=5) - 3 perfect, 2 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for no hallux valgus
• Forefoot: 60% perfect (n=5) - 3 perfect, 2 tight, 0 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
• Heel: 40% perfect (n=5) - 2 perfect, 1 tight, 2 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.

Stiffness

Measured stiffness: 0.58 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Vapor V (0.55, softer) and the La Sportiva Finale (0.65, stiffer).

Circuit specifications

What the Circuit costs

Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 25 shops that currently stock it (54.12 to 90.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 54.12 EUR at biwak.com, 40% below the 90.00 EUR list price.

Prices by size

Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.

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