Black Diamond Aspect
Black Diamond
The Aspect is a medium-stiff, flat-lasted lace shoe from Black Diamond for trad and multi-pitch. Black Diamond lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 8 shops from 64.90 EUR.
Balanced profile suits climbers who prioritize comfort without sacrificing performance. NeoFriction Force rubber with lace closure and stiff feel creates reliable grip and responsive feedback. Versatile fit works across different climbing styles and foot shapes.
Best For
Best for trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Aspect ranks in the top 5% for crack climbing, the top 6% for support and the top 14% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Aspect strengths
- Hard rubber resists wear on rough rock
- Low-angle sole does its best work on slabs and cracks
- Abrasion-resistant rubber for frequent outdoor use
- Send it to a cobbler when the rand thins out
- Thick 4.3mm rubber adds outdoor durability
Aspect trade-offs
- Expect about half a size of stretch over time
- Less feel through the sole on subtle features
How the Aspect fits
Size to street size or half size down. Leather upper will stretch about half a size with use.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Aspect fit reports
4 scanned owners have reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.56 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Scarpa Origin (0.47, softer) and the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.59, stiffer).
Aspect specifications
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Model | Aspect |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Leather |
| Weight (pair) | 530 g (18.7 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | NeoFriction Force (injection molded) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.3mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Hard |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Aspect costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 8 shops that currently stock it (64.90 to 120.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 64.90 EUR at hardloop.de, 46% below the 120.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 64.90 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 83.95 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 84.00 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 85.32 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 99.52 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 107.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 107.90 EUR |
| decathlon.es | 120.00 EUR |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 64.90 EUR | 2 |
| 36 | 84.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 64.90 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 83.95 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 85.32 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 107.90 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 107.90 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 107.90 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 64.90 EUR | 5 |
| 42 | 107.90 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 64.90 EUR | 3 |
| 46.5 | 83.95 EUR | 2 |
| 47 | 120.00 EUR | 1 |
| 48 | 64.90 EUR | 1 |
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