Climbing shoes vertika strap - aniseed/blue

Along with our expert climbers, our design team developed this shoe for performance especially on big wall and small holds.

A RESOLING SERVICE AT DECATHLON

Is your sole worn out? Do not throw away your shoe. Our Decathlon workshops offer a resoling service that is among the best on the market. With your sole replaced, you can climb once again with the shoe already moulded to your feet. Warning: as soon as you see synthetic leather through the rubber, you should stop using it and get the sole repaired. If you pierce the synthetic leather, resoling will not be possible.

SHOE SHAPE

Arch shape, asymmetrical and significant tension in the heel (moderate level). This shape provides a high level of precision and power during your movements and optimises contact on small holds. Please note: this shape, suited to highly technical climbing, may reduce foot comfort slightly (especially on Greek-shaped feet). This is why we have chosen a moderate level to combine comfort and performance.

SOLE

Intermediary and exterior XS GRIP Vibram® rubber XS Grip is a soft rubber with a very good grip for good grip sensations, especially on flat or rounded holds.

UPPER

breathable lorica® synthetic leather (flexible and precise) in forefoot areas, leather upper.Fastens with 2 rip-tabs.

SIZING RECOMMENDATIONS

If you are an intermediate climber, we recommend selecting a shoe size a little tighter than your everyday shoes (e.g. 1/2-1 size smaller) but it's important they don't hurt, so that your foot can develop mobility, proprioception, and strength. If you are an advanced climber, we suggest you take the time to try different sizes (1 to 2 sizes below normal) to find the best compromise between comfort and compression for more force when pushing off.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Our 1st tip is to never machine-wash your shoes. Thermal and mechanical stress could damage them. We recommend that you wash them by hand, either with a sponge soaked in clean water or with a sponge soaked in soapy water (Marseilles soap), being sure to air-dry them at a stable temperate and avoid drying them on a radiator or in direct sunlight.We recommend washing them regularly to increase the life span of the shoes.

RESOLING TIPS

Did you know? The better a rubber’s grip, the more it wears out, especially in indoor climbing. This is why we have chosen to work with a specialist recognised in the market since 1937, Vibram, and have carefully selected the rubber offering the best balance between strength and grip. Our tests show that on average, rubber wears away in 6 months, on the front and/or top of the shoes. This can be even quicker, depending on how you place your feet."

Looking for technicality and versatility? With its precise toe this shoe provides surprising hooking capability thanks to the heel design. Good grip with Vibram XS grip bushing.

Along with our expert climbers, our design team developed this shoe for performance especially on big wall and small holds.