Black Diamond Method S
Black Diamond
The Method S is a soft, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Black Diamond for bouldering and sport climbing. Black Diamond lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 13 shops from 83.97 EUR.
Moderate downturn provides versatility across varied terrain and multiple climbing disciplines. BlackLabel Fuse rubber with velcro closure and moderate-soft feel creates reliable grip and responsive feedback. Versatile fit works across different climbing styles and foot shapes.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Method S ranks in the top 9% for hooking, the top 10% for smearing and the top 18% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Method S strengths
- Equally at home indoors and outdoors
- Pays off to resole rather than replace
Method S trade-offs
- Takes longer to feel comfortable compared to leather shoes
How the Method S fits
True to size with minimal stretching expected.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian and roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Method S fit reports
1 scanned owner has 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: 0.37 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Evolv Zenist (0.30, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct VS (0.41, stiffer).
Method S specifications
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Model | Method S |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 460 g (16.2 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | BlackLabel Fuse (injection molded) |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.8mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Method S costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 13 shops that currently stock it (83.97 to 123.30 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 83.97 EUR at alpinsportladen.de, 40% below the 140.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| alpinsportladen.de | 83.97 EUR |
| outdoortrends.de | 85.66 EUR |
| 8a.de | 91.99 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 99.54 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 99.90 EUR |
| tapir-store.de | 104.99 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 106.95 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 116.12 EUR |
| decathlon.es | 117.99 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 118.90 EUR |
| + 3 more shops | |
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 | 123.30 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 111.90 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 111.90 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 123.30 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 111.90 EUR | 3 |
| 39.5 | 123.30 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 83.97 EUR | 5 |
| 41 | 83.97 EUR | 5 |
| 41.5 | 91.99 EUR | 6 |
| 42 | 83.97 EUR | 7 |
| 42.5 | 83.97 EUR | 5 |
| 43 | 83.97 EUR | 4 |
| 44 | 83.97 EUR | 8 |
| 44.5 | 91.99 EUR | 4 |
| 45 | 91.99 EUR | 4 |
| 46 | 91.99 EUR | 5 |
| 46.5 | 91.99 EUR | 3 |
| 47 | 91.99 EUR | 3 |
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