Features

Design benefits

fitting comfort

Flatlock seams, breathable mesh. Adapts to the shape of the foot.

precision

Slightly asymmetrical shape and narrow toe box for more precision.

grip

Vibram® XS grip outsole. Top and heel grip for hooking

easy dressing

Fastens with 2 rip-tabs making it quick put on and take off.

Design details

SIZING RECOMMENDATIONS

Please be aware that this shoe has a snug, narrow fit. The shoe will not stretch over time. It will mould slightly to the shape of your foot. Whenever possible, we recommend trying on various sizes in-store to find the best fit. We otherwise recommend choosing your street shoe size.

SHOE SHAPE

Arch shape, asymmetrical and significant tension in the heel (moderate level). This shape is combined with a midsole to provide significantly greater precision and power during your movements on small holds. Please note: this shape, suited to highly technical climbing, may reduce foot comfort slightly (especially on Greek-shaped feet). This is why we have chosen a moderate level to combine comfort and performance.

SOLE

XS GRIP Vibram® 4 mm rubber XS Grip is a soft, very grippy rubber for good traction, especially on flat or rounded holds. We used a soft rubber on the heel to conform to holds and to grip well when you plant your heel. We reinforced the sole with a midsole to provide support and power.

UPPER

We chose to develop the shoe’s upper with synthetic leather lining (thickness= 2.5 mm) to prevent the shoe from loosening over time. We designed the tongue component to be highly breathable and provide foot comfort.

WEAR-AND-TEAR OF THE SOLE

Did you know? The better a rubber’s grip, the more it wears out, especially in indoor climbing. This is why we have chosen to work with a specialist recognised in the market since 1937, Vibram, and have carefully selected the rubber offering the best balance between strength and grip. Our tests show that on average, rubber wears away in 6 months, on the front and/or top of the shoes. This can be more or less fast, depending on how you place your feet.

RESOLING SERVICE

Is your sole worn out? Do not throw away your shoe. Visit our Decathlon stores to find out where to resole your shoe. With your sole replaced, you can climb once again with the shoe already moulded to your feet. Warning: as soon as you see synthetic leather through the rubber, you should stop using it and get the sole repaired. If you pierce the synthetic leather, resoling will not be possible.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Our first piece of advice is to never (under any circumstance) machine wash your shoes. Thermal and mechanical stress could damage them. We recommend that you wash them by hand, either with a sponge soaked in clean water or with a sponge soaked in soapy water (Marseilles soap), being sure to air-dry them at a stable temperate and avoid drying them on a radiator or in direct sunlight.

Specifications

Details

level of practice	intermediate
customisation	customizable
tightening type	double rip-tab
main material	leather
foot width	medium
outsole type	average stiffness
climbing shoe shape	light asymmetric shape
removable insole	remove insole unavailable
condition	new
outsole technology	Vibram
resealable outsole	resealable outsole
style	two-tone
climbing shoes flexibility	semi-rigid

Composition

Upper of: 30.0% Polyamide, 40.0% Polyurethane, 20.0% Synthetic Rubber, 10.0% Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

Outer sole of: 100.0% Synthetic Rubber

Lining and sock of: 40.0% Polyamide, 60.0% Polyurethane

Men’s climbing shoe - vertika blue/red