The Vapour Lace Women's is a stiff shoe with sharp edges, for precise footwork on small holds. It is stiffer than the Vapour V and so is more suited to face climbing on small edges, long routes or multi-pitch. The last is the same as the Vapour V Women's in the front three quarters with a stiffer midsole, and a little more shallow in the heel, with the new Paf heel system which spreads the pressure more over the Achilles making it more comfortable in the back and allowing more precision in the toe. It has a full-length sole in XS edge that wraps into the arch for support. for precision on small holds. It has a seamless off-set toe box that is slightly downturned and medium to low in angle to give a very balanced shoe.
The upper is made from micro-fibre and has TPU straps along the side panels instead of stitching to stop stretch and keep a soft smooth inside for comfort. It has a seamless dual-density rubber toe cap that is soft and elasticated on the tope making it very comfortable with high friction for toe hooking. This shoe is aimed at more technical outdoor routes.
It has the same size in terms of volume and length as the Vapour V Women's but has a different fit.
Technical Specifications
- Slight downturn
- Slight asymmetry
- Stiff full length sole in Vibram XS Edge 3.5mm sole unit with enhanced arch support for maximum edging support
- Flexan Dynamic plastic midsole under the entire foot from heel to toe for increase stiffness and support
- Paf heel - Spreads the force of the heel tension for comfort and better fit
- BI-Tension randing system
- Revised tension system and midsole to give even greater edge power
- Built on the FRX last
- Seamless upper and for optimum comfort and grip in D2 rubber
- Avoiding overlapping of the soft rubber for toe hooking and stiff rubber for the rand