Red Chili Ventic Air Lace
Red Chili
The Ventic Air Lace is a firm, slightly downturned lace shoe from Red Chili for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Red Chili lists it as medium-width with a wide heel. In stock at 9 shops from 79.00 EUR.
Breathable synthetic lacing shoe engineered for all-day sport climbing and trad multipitch adventures. Flat profile and narrow heel suit precision edging on varied rock while vented upper keeps feet cool during long sessions. Relaxed rand philosophy emphasizes comfort over aggression.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Ventic Air Lace ranks in the top 7% for support, the top 18% for crack climbing and the top 29% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Ventic Air Lace strengths
- Lace system for precise fit
- Breathable synthetic materials
- Narrow heel for secure placement
- Flat profile for technical feet
- Flat last means less foot fatigue on multi-pitch days
Ventic Air Lace trade-offs
- Limited rubber coverage on heel
- Narrow width excludes broader feet
- Medium toe patch limits smearing
How the Ventic Air Lace fits
Synthetic zero-stretch fits true-to-size immediately. Narrow profile suits pointed feet; wide climbers should size up.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, wide heel, suits greek toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests your street size.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.63 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).
Ventic Air Lace specifications
| Brand | Red Chili |
| Model | Ventic Air Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 486 g (17.1 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Red Chili RX 2 Techgrip |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Ventic Air Lace costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 9 shops that currently stock it (79.00 to 98.19 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 79.00 EUR at biwakschachtel-tuebingen.de, 21% below the 100.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| biwakschachtel-tuebingen.de | 79.00 EUR |
| chalkr.de | 79.70 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 81.70 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 84.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 84.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 84.96 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 89.95 EUR |
| decathlon.es | 95.00 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 98.19 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 | 81.70 EUR | 4 |
| 36 | 79.00 EUR | 5 |
| 37 | 79.00 EUR | 5 |
| 37.5 | 79.00 EUR | 5 |
| 38 | 79.00 EUR | 4 |
| 38.5 | 79.00 EUR | 5 |
| 39 | 79.00 EUR | 8 |
| 39.5 | 79.70 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 79.00 EUR | 8 |
| 40.5 | 79.00 EUR | 9 |
| 41 | 79.00 EUR | 8 |
| 41.5 | 79.70 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 79.00 EUR | 8 |
| 42.5 | 79.00 EUR | 8 |
| 43 | 81.70 EUR | 7 |
| 43.5 | 79.70 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 79.00 EUR | 9 |
| 44.5 | 79.00 EUR | 8 |
| 45 | 79.00 EUR | 8 |
| 45.5 | 81.70 EUR | 7 |
| 46 | 81.70 EUR | 4 |
| 47 | 81.70 EUR | 4 |
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