The Defy is a Rock-Climbing Shoe for Modern Entry-Level Climbing. To help you find the right balance between flexibility and support, the PSR (Performance Shape Rating) scale runs from 1 to 10. A rating of 1–3 is best for soft, sensitive shoes, great for smearing and volumes. 4–7 offers a balance—ideal for both smearing and edging. If you’re looking for something stiffer for small edges, consider shoes rated 8–10.

This shoe helps you feel more connected to the wall, with its slightly downturned shape and more asymmetric fit than most beginner models. The strap version offers a softer, more sensitive feel than the lace-up, giving you better feedback on volumes and smears. Embark on your climb in comfort and style.

• Max Performance: Use your street shoe size for an ultra-snug fit
• Performance Fit: add a ½ size to your street shoe for a snug fit that is still comfortable to wear for a full session
• Comfort Fit: add 1 to 1.5 sizes to your street shoe
• Split tongue opening: for easy entry
• Single strap closure: for a secure fit
• Soft heel construction: for all-around comfort
• Perforated upper: for breathability
• Midsole: 1.6mm plastic full length
• Outsole: 3.5mm TRAX SAS Rubber
• Upper: SYNTHETIC
• Volume: 0 (Medium volume)
• PSR: 4
• Weight: 215g per shoe
• Materials: 100% Synthetic Vegan