Hanwag Rotpunkt Low LL – An ode to climbing, an ode to freedom
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It’s exactly 50 years since Kurt Albert revolutionized the sport of climbing by inventing the redpoint technique. Once he was able to climb an entire route free (without using ‘aid’, i.e. without pulling on pitons or using foot ladders) he would paint a red circle at the base – a redpoint or Rotpunkt. Kurt Albert was just one of the climbing legends, along with others such as Heinz Zak and Sepp Gschwendtner, who helped shape the sport wearing Hanwag rock shoes.
Heritage vibes meet modern features – the Rotpunkt Low LL is Hanwag’s homage to the climbing pioneers of the 1970s and 1980s who revolutionized climbing with their hard free ascents and redpoint philosophy, paving the way for the development of the sport as its practised around the world today.
The Rotpunkt Low LL is celebrating its comeback – inspired by Hanwag’s iconic climbing shoes from the 1970s and 1980s. It blends the spirit of the redpoint era with retro design, modern comfort and functional details.
However, the Rotpunkt Low LL is more than just a nostalgic reference to a key period in climbing history, it’s a modern, versatile and functional piece of footwear made for new generations of climbers and free urban explorers. Climbing is an integral part of Hanwag’s history. In the early 1980s, the Bavarian bootmaker was one of the first companies in the world to make rock shoes specifically designed for sport climbing. Hanwag briefly featured a Rotpunkt model in an earlier collection, and now the popular shoe is back – back for good!
1975 - 2025
The new version combines the timeless design of the original classic climbing shoe in subtle unisex colours and pastel tones with special colour accents, plus extra colourways as dedicated women’s and men’s models. The shoe offers superb wear comfort and a pleasant inner foot climate thanks to its breathable PFC-free and chrome-free leather lining.
High functionality comes courtesy of its high-quality, hard-wearing split leather upper with robust Cordura insets, matched with a lightweight Vibram® outsole that ensures optimum grip over a wide range of surfaces. As such, the Rotpunkt Low LL is ideal for both outdoor and everyday urban use. Further functional details include the rear attachment loop to secure it to a climbing harness or the back of a pack.
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ROTPUNKT LOW LL – THE SHOE
100% Made in Europe – The Rotpunkt Light Low is made in Europe, the same as all Hanwag footwear. This makes it possible to closely monitor and guarantee extremely high quality standards. In addition, the short transport distances between production sites and European retailers help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cumulative energy consumption. Hanwag operates its own shoemaking factory in Hungary, and has long-standing partnerships with production facilities in other European countries, such as Croatia and Germany.
HANWAG ROTPUNKT LOW LL & ROTPUNKT LADY LOW LL
- High-quality, long lasting split leather upper with robust Cordura inserts
- Secure rear attachment loop
- Excellent foot climate thanks to PFC-free, chrome- free leather lining
- LightweightVibram® outsole for optimum grip
Upper material: Suede, Cordura Lining: leather
Weight Lady: p.P. 720 g (UK 5)
Weight Men: p.P. ca. 830 g (UK 8)
Sizes Women: 3,5 – 9 (UK)
Sizes Men: 6,5 – 13 (UK)
RPP 230,- EUR
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