Voltage Lace
Description
The VOLTAGE family has a new member! The fit is identical, but the VOLTAGE LACE model is a little stiffer and thus offers more support at the forefoot. This makes it particularly suitable for difficult routes on steep and overhanging crags. The wide, anatomically designed last with a powerful downturn remains. This optimally supports the foot when standing on small footholds. Additionally, the leather parts in the footbed adjust themselves to the toe shape. A thin lining in the toe box increases comfort and prevents the stretching of the upper material. The asymmetrical lacing makes individual adjustment possible and allows a better pressure distribution on the instep. In addition, this arrangement provides more space for the large toe patch, which remains flexible thanks to well thought-out cuts. The lacing system can be tightened evenly with a single pull and is reinforced at neuralgic points. The overlapping tongue, which covers the instep, avoids unpleasant pressure points.
Retail price
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| Weight | 534 g Size 7.5 (UK) single: 267 g / 9.0 oz |
| Closure Type | Lace |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Volume | High |
| Sizing Information |
US sizes 4 - 13, including half sizes  red_chili_shoe_size_chart.png |
| Best Use (Highest Performance) |
Sport / Face Over-hanging |
| Asymmetry | Aggressive |
| Tongue Details | not provided by the brand |
| Last Details | Shape: Downturned (performance) Construction: not provided by the brand not provided by the brand |
| Upper Material | 2.0 mm Suede leather | Microfiber |
| Midsole Material | not provided by the brand RC-Tension |
| Sole Material | 4.0 mm
Vibram XS Grip
Rand: RX-1 Allround 2.0mm |
| Footbed Lining | Microfiber 2.0mm / Suede leather (Toe Box) |
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With the pandemic the vast majority of my climbing time with the Voltage Lace has been outside which is no bad thing! As I alluded to earlier there has been little in the way of multi pitch climbing bar a few two pitch Lakes HVS classics. However the Voltage Lace has been thoroughly tested on Yorkshire limestone up to 7a and on the local Gritstone boulders. Bouldering the increased heel precision and security was noticeable when heel hooking and the slightly stiffer forefoot was a double edged sword: great on pebbles and small limestone edges, less good on marginal smears. Just as you would expect. On the limestone and volcanic rock the slightly stiffer forefoot made for very precise and powerful edging – well given the competency of the user anyway! Overall I would say the Voltage Lace makes for a better sport climbing shoe than the velcro but the Velcro makes for a better bouldering shoe – especially on smears and slabs. The fact that they are so similar makes for a great double act – buy a pair of each and you’ve got most eventualities covered and you won’t have to get used to two completely different shoes. Thoroughly recommended.
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