On the surface, the Lynx does not seem particularly performance-oriented. But once you spend some time climbing with it, you realize that Boreal has nailed a number of small design details, which together create a shoe that’s greater than the sum of its parts. View more
... support for edging small holds on slightly overhanging routes and beyond, but going dead vertical on the same features begged for more stiffness. The sensitivity wasn’t on par with recently released super-soft shoes, but I found the compromise between stiffness and sensitivity well-suited for a wide array of intermediate-to-advanced sport climbing and bouldering. View more
... the Otaki is well suited towards hanging around on small holds/edges (i.e. trad climbing) or using even smaller edges to move quickly and efficiently upwards to the lower-off (i.e. sport climbing). The stiffness and support that the boot offers makes it quite versatile, particularly for the UK climber, as it is well suited towards a wide variety of different angles from edgy slabs, through vertical walls, to gently overhanging terrain. View more
The Mythos are one of the oldest climbing shoes out there and still one of the best selling. They stand out for just how soft and comfortable they are. View more
Right out of the box I loved the way the Shakra fit. The shoe’s design positions your toes for high performance without the pain of having to downsize. A pronounced bump curved up under my toes filled dead space and gave me a secure fit, while the Knuckle Box created space for my big toe to bend. The Evolv Shakra is a moderately downturned, asymmetric shoe delivering both performance and comfort. View more
On the thin edges of granite slabs of Boulder Canyon and Vedauwoo, I was able to stand strong and confidently while figuring out the next move or clipping a bolt. In Eldo, Lumpy and Moab, the Ras stuffed into cracks and provided ample support. View more
Whenever I need to stand on tiny little nothings, I'll reach for the Katakis. View more
... for long days on multi-pitches, or for users who just prefer a bit of comfort in a hard wearing rock shoe, the Momentum is well worth considering. View more
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