Ribbit Climbing Shoe delivers all-day comfort and grip for brand-new climbers and boulderers
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
“I’ve fit a lot of kids into their first climbing shoes, and the Ribbit stands out for how natural it feels on small feet. It’s soft, flat, and easy to get on and off, which matters way more than performance at this stage. It’s not about precision or power — it’s about comfort, confidence, and letting kids enjoy climbing without fighting their shoes.”
Who It’s For
Young climbers starting their first climbing adventures:
Designed for children who are brand new to climbing and need a shoe that prioritizes comfort, natural foot movement, and easy on-and-off. Ideal for kids climbing indoors or bouldering for fun, without the need for aggressive shaping or stiffness.
What It’s For
Introductory gym climbing and playful bouldering:
Best suited for indoor climbing gyms and beginner bouldering sessions where comfort and freedom of movement matter most. Built to support early footwork without restricting natural development.
Why We Like It
Kid-friendly comfort, natural fit, easy usability:
The flat profile and soft construction respect growing feet, while the simple hook-and-loop closure lets kids manage their own shoes. It’s a thoughtful design that focuses on comfort and confidence rather than performance, which is exactly what a first climbing shoe should do.
Details
- Flat, soft construction supports natural foot development and all-day comfort
- Orthopedic Baby last reduces pressure on toes for a forgiving, kid-friendly fit
- Low asymmetry keeps the shoe comfortable and easy to wear
- Hook-and-loop closure with playful design makes shoes easy for kids to use
- Light toe and heel rand provide durability for early edging and toe use
- Vegan synthetic materials avoid animal-derived components
- Double sizing extends usability as kids grow
- Item #OCN0080
- Upper Material
- vegan microfiber
- Closure
- hook-and-loop
- Midsole
- soft
- Rubber
- CAT rubber 1.5, 3.3mm
- Claimed Weight
- [single] 6oz
- Asymmetrical Curvature
- low
- Last
- Baby
- Profile
- flat
- Activity
- Gym Climbing, Bouldering