Red Chili Ventic Air Lace
Red Chili
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.
Strengths & Trade-offs
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
Trade-offs
- Limited rubber coverage on heel
- Narrow width excludes broader feet
- Medium toe patch limits smearing
Sizing & Fit
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 downsizing 0-0 EU from street size.
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).
Specifications
| Brand | Red Chili |
| Model | Ventic Air Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Red Chili RX-2 Techgrip |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 486g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergfreunde.de | 69.97 EUR |
| sport-bittl.com | 70.00 EUR |
| biwakschachtel-tuebingen.de | 79.00 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 80.20 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 96.66 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 69.97 EUR at bergfreunde.de, 30% below the 100.00 EUR list price. 5 shops currently stock it (69.97 to 96.66 EUR).