Every detail of the Red Chili Pulpo Climbing Shoe is designed specifically for little senders. The hook-and-loop closure system and left-right color-coding make it simple for our pebble-wrestler-in-training to slip on their sending shoes all on their own, while the neutral profile won't contort their growing feet into unnatural shapes, and the flexible heel insert allows space for said growth. As for performance, the resilient rubber bites both rock and plastic, leaving behind fewer marks, holding up through unsure footwork, and ensuring there's plenty of grip left for many more sends.