Identical to the men's Zlipper, but designed for a woman's foot with a low-volume arch and narrow heel. 4.2mm Stealth C4 rubber, Fishhook midsole around toe edges, lined. The zipper is difficult to close when the shoe is sized tight, uncomfortable in wide cracks, and doesn't allow for much variance in fit. The Cliff is a perfect first shoe, as well as a long-route shoe for beginners and experts alike. 5mm Vibram XSV rubber, 1.1mm Laspoflex midsole, unlined.
Lacks grab for steep gym or sport climbing.
The Focus was the dark horse of the review. Most testers dismissed it when they first tried it on, calling it too clunky and stiff. 5mm Vibram XSV rubber, 3mm Salpa midsole, lined. Very powerful on positive footholds even when sized with flat toes. Cambered, toe-down sport and edging shoe.