Black Diamond Aspect
Black Diamond
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.
Strengths & Trade-offs
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
Trade-offs
- Expect about half a size of stretch over time
- Less feel through the sole on subtle features
Sizing & Fit
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.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.58 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Scarpa Origin VS (0.50, softer) and the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.65, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Model | Aspect |
| Closure | Lace |
| Feel | Stiff |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | NeoFriction Force (injection molded) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.3mm |
| Weight (pair) | 520g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| kletterbude.de | 60.00 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 70.90 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 84.00 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 84.24 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 94.72 EUR |
| decathlon.de | 104.50 EUR |
| epictv.com | 105.25 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 107.90 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 60.00 EUR at kletterbude.de, 50% below the 120.00 EUR list price. 8 shops currently stock it (60.00 to 107.90 EUR).