If the Matador is too toe-down and the Corona too soft for you, check out the latest incarnation of the Red Chili Habanero Lace. This precision lace-up has been developed in partnership with renowned Frankenjura stalwart, Marcus Bock.

The Red Chili Habanero is a fairly stiff/supportive (particularly laterally) shoe with a low profile, and quite pointy toebox – presumably inspired with Frankenjura precision pocket placement in mind. The forefoot is on the narrow side of an average width fitting, whilst the heel offers good hold, with a low tensioned (non aggressive) slingshot rand – making it a good shoe for those who don’t like a lot of pressure on their achilles. The low profile of the shoe does mean that it offers quite a flat, unbunched fit around the toe box, not totally dissimilar to the old Scarpa Vision.

The upper is a sturdy synthetic construction; meaning stretch should be kept to a minimum and the speed lacing and rubberized toe box upper finish off this fine looking offering to aplomb. Overall, this looks like a good mid to higher end trad and sport climbing shoe (especially if you’re into pockets!), or even a good all-day mountain shoe if sized appropriately.

Specification

• Low stretch synthetic upper
• Easy and fast fitting speed-lace
• Profile toe rubber patch
• Stiffened midsole
• Red Chili RX1 Rubber sole

Sizing your shoes
If you require some assistance sizing this shoe to your particular needs check out the following link to our Rock Shoe Sizing Guide.