Lowa Red Eagle

“I love these, I love these, I love these!” one overly caffeinated 5.13 climber said after climbing multiple hard routes in Colorado. “Their edging ability is unbeatable,” he said after redpointing Anarchitect (5.12d) in Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado, which requires a balancey crux on the tiniest of footholds. Credit the moderate downturn supported by a super-stiff midsole—much more rigid than other kicks in the top-notch league. The aggressively pointed toe and vacuum fit gave power and precision to the entire foot, making them ideal for vertical and slightly overhanging routes. “And they’re easy enough to wear for a few back-to-back routes in the gym.”