Red Chili Mystix
Red Chili
The Mystix 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 9 shops from 75.60 EUR.
Built for elite climbers chasing cutting-edge performance on overhanging terrain. Aggressive downturned geometry paired with microfiber upper and Vibram XS Grip 4.0mm rubber creates an uncompromising edge tool. This aggressive profile dominates pockets and demands precision footwork on roofs and steep overhangs.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Mystix ranks in the top 7% for pocket climbing, the top 15% for hooking and the top 27% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Mystix strengths
- Aggressive downturned profile for pockets
- Laser-precise edge work on limestone
- Tensioned construction for responsiveness
- Full rubber coverage maximizes durability
- Powerful downturn for pulling through roofs
Mystix trade-offs
- Less supple on smears than soft, sock-like shoes
- Narrow fit excludes wider feet
- Downturned shape puts pressure on the toes
How the Mystix fits
Red Chili says the Mystix fits your street shoe size, and performance-oriented climbers can go up to one size smaller. The upper is microfiber, with a partly leather toe area that adapts to the shape of your toes.
Fit profile: narrow width, high forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in; manufacturer suggests street size to one size down.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
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).
Mystix specifications
| Brand | Red Chili |
| Model | Mystix |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 504 g (17.8 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Mystix costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 9 shops that currently stock it (75.60 to 127.90 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 75.60 EUR at bergzeit.de, 50% below the 150.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 75.60 EUR |
| klimwinkel.nl | 89.95 EUR |
| outdoortrends.de | 94.05 EUR |
| sport-bittl.com | 98.00 EUR |
| decathlon.de | 101.70 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 104.95 EUR |
| biwakschachtel-tuebingen.de | 115.00 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 127.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 127.90 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 75.60 EUR | 3 |
| 36 | 75.60 EUR | 3 |
| 37 | 75.60 EUR | 3 |
| 37.5 | 75.60 EUR | 3 |
| 38 | 75.60 EUR | 3 |
| 38.5 | 75.60 EUR | 3 |
| 39 | 75.60 EUR | 5 |
| 40 | 75.60 EUR | 5 |
| 40.5 | 75.60 EUR | 3 |
| 42 | 98.00 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 98.00 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 98.00 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 98.00 EUR | 1 |
| 44.5 | 75.60 EUR | 6 |
| 45 | 75.60 EUR | 5 |
| 45.5 | 75.60 EUR | 6 |
| 46 | 75.60 EUR | 4 |
| 47 | 75.60 EUR | 3 |
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