Amazing lace up climbing shoes. The comfiest I’ve found. This pair barely worn as I need a new size.

Here’s the description from Rock & Run where purchased:

The Red Chili Ventic Air Lace is a milestone in climbing shoe sustainability. All textile elements of the upper are recycled from post-consumer polyester and produced in line with the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). Using the Ventic Air's tried-and-tested rand, mean that efforts to protect the environment do not come at the expense of performance. The RX-Techgrip sole offers good edging capabilities, being both supportive and stable when nailing down those precise foot placements.

Promising outstanding comfort for lengthy gym sessions or multi-pitch climbs they do not disappoint! A stretchy knitted upper provides a sock-like opening, that is extremely forgiving and very easy to pull on straight out of the box. The shoe feels super comfortable from the outset, while the material feels extremely breathable and almost flexes with your foot. While the lace closure may not endear to all - but the properties of the upper material lend themselves to a more precise fit that laces provide.

With the flat, neutral last and a firm midsole - the Ventic Air Lace would be a superb choice for novice climbers looking to purchase their first shoe - for gym climbing and forays outdoors. For all-day wear, and out of the box comfort, you'll not go far wrong in a pair of Ventic Air Lace!

Features

RC-Support: The RC-Support is a full-length midsole that is used in Red Chili comfort and performance shoes. It is a very supportive midsole. It provides beginners and intermediate climbers with a very stable feeling while standing on any type of foothold

RX-2 Techgrip: If you are looking for high edge stability, you cannot beat the RX-2 TECHGRIP. It is pleasantly stiff and optimally supports standing on small footholds.

A comfortable all-rounder for long sessions in the climbing gym, multi-pitch routes and alpine tours, etc.

Antibacterial hemp footbed

Flat, neutral last with low pre-tensioning

Firm midsole

100% Vegan

Specifications

Upper: Recycled knitted polyester

Footbed: Hemp

Midsole: RC-Support

Outsole: RX-2 Techgrip