Red Chili Spirit Lady VCR
Climbers who are looking for a shoe that is comfortable as well as functional would do well to try Red Chili's Spirit Lady VCR shoe. Three Velcro straps provide ease of entry and exit. With a precision fit and an Impact Zone heel, the Spirit Lady VCR successfully blends comfort and performance. In field tests, "Climbing Magazine" testers reported they liked the foam-padded Impact Zone, and they also praised the shoe's fastening system, noting "the three straps did a great job customizing fit."
Scarpa Eclipse Lady
Built for long-term comfort, Scarpa's Eclipse Lady climbing shoe is ideal for longer climbs. Built on a supportive yet flexible sole and featuring a thick toe rand for effective edging, the Eclipse Lady is ideal for beginner to moderate climbers. In a review on Climbing.com, Matt Stanley wrote "testers found the shoe quite comfortable without sacrificing performance" and observed how its "polypropylene midsole provides solid support for edging."
Evolv Rockstar
A solid edger, Evolv's Rockstar climbing shoe is designed to handle longer climbs with comfort as well as performance. TRAX XT-5 rubber is tacky enough to enable effective smearing, and the graded-width lacing allows a precision fit. Climbing.com's reviewer said the Rockstar was a good all-around climbing shoe, noting its soft midsole, which "helps it strike a strong balance between edging and smearing, with good sensitivity overall," with one tester recommending the shoe for an "advanced climber who needs a comfortable, all-around shoe."
Article Written By Billy Brown
Billy Brown is an outdoor sports writer living in Northern California.
An avid rock climber and trail runner, he's been writing about outdoor activities, fitness and gear since 2005. He regularly contributes to "The Record Searchlight," uncooped.com, and Trails.com, as well as other print and online publications. Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Simpson University and is a NASM-certified personal trainer.
