Black Diamond Aspect Pro

Black Diamond

A mid-height, stiff crack and alpine shoe for long days on slab and vertical granite. A full-length stiff midsole, BlackLabel Fuse edging rubber, an activated slingshot rand and a slightly downturned forefoot give support and precision on small edges, while extra toe-box rubber and a mid-cut cuff protect the foot in cracks, offwidths and chimneys. Ecco DriTan leather upper with a breathable mesh tongue.

Best For

Best for trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Strengths

• Stiff, supportive platform for edging and all-day multi-pitch
• Mid-cut cuff and extra toe rubber protect the foot in cracks and offwidths
• BlackLabel Fuse edging rubber holds small granite edges
• Comfortable DriTan leather upper for long routes

Trade-offs

• Stiff, padded build gives up sensitivity and steep-terrain performance
• Mid-height cuff and 626 g pair weight are overkill for sport or bouldering
• Premium price

Sizing & Fit

Comfort-oriented trad fit; the DriTan leather upper packs out about half a size. Size close to street size for all-day comfort on long routes. Mid-cut cuff, so allow room at the ankle.

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: 0.81 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). It is among the stiffest slightly downturned shoes we track; the Boreal Ace (0.73) is a softer alternative in the same downturn class.

Specifications

Prices

Cheapest current offer: 102.00 EUR at kletterbude.de, 40% below the 170.00 EUR list price. 9 shops currently stock it (102.00 to 144.90 EUR).

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