Advantages: Very Comfortable, great allrounder, velcro closure system Disadvantages: Not the most technical shoe, the dye runs.
...my review of the standard Red Chili Spirits (http://sports.ciao.co.uk/Red_Chili_Spirit__Review_5643275) 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 - ... ...- 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 this shoe a must have.
Enhanced Velcro Performance."
and on the Impact Zone shock absorb system:
"Red Chili's ImpactZone is an internal shock absorber to soften jump-offs ...
dougs1232 22.04.2007
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