A real performance shoe for climbers just getting started on technical footwork. The Striker QC gives you a genuine climbing shoe platform — sticky rubber, a close fit, and enough sensitivity to develop your technique — without the aggressive features you don't need yet. The velcro closure makes it fast on and off, ideal for gym sessions where you're still finding your feet.

Who it's for Beginners and early intermediates wanting their first proper climbing shoe. Gym regulars who train multiple times a week and need something that keeps up.

When to choose it Start here if you're newer to climbing and still building technique. Once you're climbing harder grades consistently and finding the Striker is your limiting factor, step up to the Advancer or Havoc. Until then, this is exactly where you should be.

How it fits and feels Flat, forgiving, and comfortable from session one. Fits close to street shoe size — most climbers size down half a size. No painful break-in.