Red Chili Voltage 3
Red Chili
The Voltage 3 is a medium-stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Red Chili for sport climbing and bouldering. Red Chili lists it as wide-width with a medium heel. In stock at 7 shops from 75.50 EUR.
German practicality meets daily versatility in this broad-fitting workhorse. Synthetic construction maintains shape shift after shift while Vibram XS Grip 4mm handles everything from vertical walls to overhangs. Aggressive downturn and strong asymmetry deliver power on steep terrain.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Voltage 3 ranks in the top 7% for pocket climbing, the top 15% for hooking and the top 27% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Voltage 3 strengths
- Microfiber upper keeps its shape and breathes better than leather
- Wide last gives plenty of toe room
- Versatile on vertical and overhanging
- Durable XS Grip 4mm rubber
- Downturned shape hooks hard on steep terrain
Voltage 3 trade-offs
- Wide last is roomy for narrow feet, which the Voltage LV is made for
- Bulkier profile
How the Voltage 3 fits
Red Chili sizes its high-end shoes to your street shoe size, or up to one size smaller for a tighter performance fit. The microfiber upper stretches little, and the wide last gives plenty of toe room.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal 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).
Voltage 3 specifications
| Brand | Red Chili |
| Model | Voltage 3 |
| 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) | 496 g (17.5 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Voltage 3 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 7 shops that currently stock it (75.50 to 150.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 75.50 EUR at bergzeit.de, 50% below the 150.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 75.50 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 97.47 EUR |
| 8a.de | 103.99 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 108.95 EUR |
| outdoortrends.de | 127.45 EUR |
| sport-conrad.com | 129.95 EUR |
| tapir-store.de | 150.00 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 | 75.50 EUR | 3 |
| 36 | 75.50 EUR | 2 |
| 37 | 75.50 EUR | 3 |
| 37.5 | 75.50 EUR | 3 |
| 38 | 75.50 EUR | 3 |
| 38.5 | 75.50 EUR | 5 |
| 39 | 75.50 EUR | 4 |
| 40 | 103.99 EUR | 5 |
| 40.5 | 103.99 EUR | 6 |
| 41 | 103.99 EUR | 6 |
| 42 | 103.99 EUR | 5 |
| 42.5 | 103.99 EUR | 6 |
| 43 | 103.99 EUR | 6 |
| 44 | 75.50 EUR | 6 |
| 44.5 | 127.45 EUR | 5 |
| 45 | 127.46 EUR | 5 |
| 45.5 | 127.46 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 127.46 EUR | 3 |
| 47 | 127.46 EUR | 3 |
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