Black Diamond Shadow
Black Diamond
Pronounced aggressive downturn excels on steep sport and bouldering terrain where smearing and toe-hooking matter most. NeoFriction Fuse rubber with velcro closure and moderate feel creates reliable grip and responsive feedback. Versatile fit works across different climbing styles and foot shapes.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on overhang terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Built to dig into pockets on overhanging rock
- Flip open the velcro to rest tired feet
- Send it to a cobbler when the rand thins out
Trade-offs
- Aggressive shape is uncomfortable for long wear
- Feet run warmer than in leather-upper shoes
Sizing & Fit
True to size with minimal stretching expected.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.39 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Skwama (0.33, softer) and the La Sportiva Solution (0.43, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Model | Shadow |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | NeoFriction Fuse |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.3mm |
| Weight (pair) | 440g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 67.00 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 67.48 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 75.00 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 80.95 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 96.99 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 104.25 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 114.33 EUR |
| decathlon.fr | 125.55 EUR |
| decathlon.es | 130.75 EUR |
| decathlon.de | 132.00 EUR |
| + 1 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 67.00 EUR at hardloop.de, 55% below the 150.00 EUR list price. 11 shops currently stock it (67.00 to 134.05 EUR).