Wild Climb Gladiator
Wild Climb
The Gladiator is a medium-stiff, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Wild Climb for sport climbing and bouldering. Wild Climb lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
Wild Climb's entry-level workhorse, built for intensive indoor use. A neutral, flat last and a lightly tensioned heel give a natural feel that is easy for beginners, while a reinforced toe box and Wild Rubber Durability sole stand up to rental and high-mileage gym use. Two-strap velcro closure. Vegan.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Gladiator ranks in the top 15% for comfort, the top 17% for crack climbing and the top 37% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Gladiator strengths
- Neutral flat last is comfortable and beginner-friendly
- Reinforced toe box resists wear
- Durable rubber suited to rental and heavy gym use
- Easy two-strap velcro and vegan build
Gladiator trade-offs
- Not designed for steep, technical or outdoor performance climbing
- Flat, forgiving shape lacks precision on small holds
- Robust, reinforced build feels less sensitive than performance shoes
How the Gladiator fits
Comfort fit aimed at beginners and rental use. Wild Climb's size chart puts the Gladiator two sizes below your street size, and the maker warns against downsizing further. The microfiber upper barely stretches.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests two sizes down from street size.
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 flat shoes it sits between the Scarpa Force (0.34, softer) and the Black Diamond Momentum (0.46, stiffer).
Gladiator specifications
| Brand | Wild Climb |
| Model | Gladiator |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 450 g (15.9 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Wild Rubber durability |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Gladiator costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Gladiator in stock right now.
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