Red Chili Clue climbing shoe

Red Chili Clue is a high-performance climbing shoe specifically designed for modern indoor and outdoor bouldering and sport climbing. Known for its ultra-sensitive construction and aggressive downturned shape, the Clue model integrates a Vibram XS Grip sole to provide maximum friction and tactile feedback on technical holds. It is part of the broader Red Chili technical footwear lineup aimed at climbers seeking high-precision performance.

The brand Red Chili was founded in 1996 in Germany by legendary climbers Stefan Glowacz and Uwe Hofstädter. Their dissatisfaction with contemporary climbing footwear led them to develop their own brand that balanced comfort with performance. In 2017, the brand underwent a significant corporate shift when it merged with the renowned German mountain sports equipment company EDELRID. Today, Red Chili remains a specialized brand within the Vaude group, benefiting from German engineering and R&D while utilizing high-quality manufacturing facilities, primarily in Vietnam, to produce its technical footwear range.