Red Chili Spirit

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

...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 and juniors - Centre asymmetric last supports the foot - New low profile heel comfortable for climbing, supportive ...
...longest serving shoe on the Red Chili team this cool all rounder still finds new fans with its hard to match combination of comfort, performance and fit. A classic in anyone’s language and a best seller across the globe." I bought these with little if no previous knowledge of climbing shoes from a local outdoor shop. I had been advised that the best way to pick a climbing shoe was to actually go into a shop and try on a few pairs as the sizing standards ... Read review

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, 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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