Red Chili Clue
Red Chili
The Clue is a medium-stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Red Chili for bouldering and sport climbing. Red Chili lists it as narrow-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 11 shops from 60.60 EUR.
A sensitive performance shoe with an aggressive downturn, made for bouldering, slabs and steep overhangs. The soft Vibram XS Grip sole and RC-SENSE midsole keep the feel underfoot, and a stretch tongue with a single velcro strap holds the narrow microfiber upper on the foot. Moderate flex balances edging and comfort.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Clue ranks in the top 21% for pocket climbing, the top 26% for smearing and the top 29% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Clue strengths
- Aggressive downturn builds tension on overhangs
- Soft rubber on varied surfaces
- Durable synthetic upper
- Balanced edging and comfort
- Transitions between indoor and outdoor climbing easily
Clue trade-offs
- Tight, shallow heel cup makes heel hooks less secure
- Moderate durability in intensive use
- Too narrow for average or wide, square feet
How the Clue fits
Red Chili sizes its performance shoes to your street shoe size, or up to half a size smaller for a tighter fit. The microfiber upper stretches little, and the narrow last suits slim, pointed feet.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests street size to half a size down.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Clue fit reports
1 scanned owner has reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.42 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Skwama (0.33, softer) and the La Sportiva Mandala (0.48, stiffer).
Clue specifications
| Brand | Red Chili |
| Model | Clue |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 470 g (16.6 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Clue costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 11 shops that currently stock it (60.60 to 140.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 60.60 EUR at bergzeit.de, 57% below the 140.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 60.60 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 97.97 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 118.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 118.90 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 118.91 EUR |
| 8a.de | 118.99 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 119.00 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 125.95 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 137.45 EUR |
| decathlon.es | 140.00 EUR |
| + 1 more shops | |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 97.95 EUR | 5 |
| 36 | 97.97 EUR | 4 |
| 37 | 97.95 EUR | 6 |
| 37.5 | 97.95 EUR | 6 |
| 38 | 97.97 EUR | 6 |
| 38.5 | 97.97 EUR | 6 |
| 39 | 60.60 EUR | 6 |
| 40 | 97.97 EUR | 4 |
| 40.5 | 97.97 EUR | 8 |
| 41 | 118.99 EUR | 7 |
| 42 | 118.90 EUR | 7 |
| 42.5 | 97.97 EUR | 8 |
| 43 | 118.90 EUR | 8 |
| 44 | 118.90 EUR | 7 |
| 44.5 | 97.97 EUR | 7 |
| 45 | 97.97 EUR | 6 |
| 45.5 | 97.97 EUR | 3 |
| 46 | 97.97 EUR | 3 |
| 47 | 97.97 EUR | 3 |
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