Red Chili Voltage Lace
Red Chili
The Voltage Lace is a medium-stiff, aggressively downturned lace shoe from Red Chili for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Red Chili lists it as wide-width with a medium heel. In stock at 6 shops from 72.80 EUR.
Where precision meets power, the lace system delivers precise midfoot control that velcro can't match. Leather/synthetic upper with aggressive downturn excels on steep terrain and technical faces. Vibram XS Grip rubber provides trusted friction on small edges.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Voltage Lace ranks in the top 19% for pocket climbing, the top 22% for hooking and the top 27% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Voltage Lace strengths
- Lace system fine-tunes fit
- Slightly stiffer than the velcro Voltage for more forefoot support on small edges
- Tensioned rand for precision
- Aggressive downturn drives toe power on overhangs
Voltage Lace trade-offs
- Laces require adjustments between pitches
- Stiffer forefoot is weaker on marginal smears
- Aggressive shape is uncomfortable for long wear
How the Voltage Lace fits
Red Chili says the Voltage Lace fits your street shoe size, and performance-oriented climbers can go up to one size smaller. A thin lining in the toe box stops the leather and microfiber upper from stretching.
Fit profile: wide width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; 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).
Voltage Lace specifications
| Brand | Red Chili |
| Model | Voltage Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Leather/synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 534 g (18.8 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Voltage Lace costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 6 shops that currently stock it (72.80 to 139.99 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 72.80 EUR at bergzeit.de, 51% below the 150.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 72.80 EUR |
| outdoortrends.de | 94.05 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 97.95 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 112.46 EUR |
| chalkr.de | 117.50 EUR |
| iko-sport.com | 139.99 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 | 72.80 EUR | 2 |
| 36 | 72.80 EUR | 2 |
| 37 | 72.80 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 72.80 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 97.95 EUR | 2 |
| 38.5 | 72.80 EUR | 4 |
| 39 | 72.80 EUR | 4 |
| 39.5 | 117.50 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 97.95 EUR | 4 |
| 40.5 | 97.95 EUR | 4 |
| 41 | 117.50 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 117.50 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 117.50 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 112.46 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 112.46 EUR | 2 |
| 43.5 | 117.50 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 117.50 EUR | 1 |
| 44.5 | 94.05 EUR | 2 |
| 45 | 112.46 EUR | 1 |
| 45.5 | 72.80 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 97.95 EUR | 2 |
| 47 | 97.95 EUR | 2 |
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