Red Chili Sausalito

Advantages: Very Comfortable, great allrounder, velcro closure system
Disadvantages: Not the most technical shoe, the dye runs.

...This is more of a follow-up to my review of the standard Red Chili Spirits (http://sports.ciao.co.uk/RedChiliSpiritReview5643275) as I bought these after my lace up Spirits wore out. I found the Lace up shoes to be very comfortable while still offering ample ability, but fancied the quick on/off advantage of the Velcro Spirit. Here's what the manufacturer has to say about the shoe: - ImpactZone EVA heel shock absorber - Velcro triplex tension control - Easy on and off - Asymmetric last with comfort fit - Performance fit heel - Precision edging - Graduated midsoles - Red - UK sizes 2-12 "Built for bouldering and sport, both inside and outside, but with enough power for towers, the Spirit Velcro ImpactZone targets a wide range of fun. For quick on and offs, technical ups and jump-offs, the convenience of Velcro makes... Read review

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Advantages: Comfortable, all rounder.
Disadvantages: Jack of all trades, master of none. the dye has a tendancy to run.

...Here we go - my first attempt at writing a review! These were the first pair of climbing shoes I owned, I bought them... oh, about three years ago now and I have to say, they served me well! They lasted about a year until they were worn enough to offer no benefit over climbing barefooted :-). It's probably worth saying that at that point I threw them in the back of the cupboard (I don’t know why i didn't just throw them out - they're still in my cupboard yet I have no intention of ever wearing them again) and bought the Red Chili Spirit Impact Zone shoe, which is basically the same save for Velcro closure and extra padding under the heel. Before I go any further here's the blurb from the manufacturers website: - Triple graduated mid-sole gives unbeatable flex and feel across all sizes - Small sizes especially tuned for women... Read review

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Advantages: Comfortable, durable, all round
Disadvantages: A beginners shoe

...Finding a climbing shoe that fits properly is an important factor when you decide you want to climb an interesting looking piece of rock. The first pair of rock shoes I ever bought were the Red Chili Spirits and they served me well. The shoes are a comfortable pair which is ideal if you are climbing for an entire day. They fit well and have a low profile heel and toe for descents and cracks. The rubber used on the sole is incredibly sticky and provides great grip even when smearing on the most unlikely of polished surfaces. They are a great all-round rock shoe and are perfect for all disciplines; bouldering, sports climbing and traditional climbing. Not many shoes can boast the fact that they are great all-rounders and perform well no matter what your style is. I think that they are a perfect beginners shoe as unlike other rock... Read review

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