Black Diamond Shadow LV
Black Diamond
The Shadow LV is a soft, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Black Diamond for bouldering and sport climbing. Black Diamond lists it as narrow-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 7 shops from 67.60 EUR.
Sharp aggressive downturn targets steep boulder problems and overhanging routes with precision power. Fuse rubber with velcro closure and moderate-soft feel creates reliable grip and responsive feedback. Low-volume construction locks your foot in place, rewarding precise footwork on technical terrain.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Shadow LV ranks in the top 9% for pocket climbing, the top 12% for hooking and the top 16% for smearing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Shadow LV strengths
- Steep profile excels on overhanging routes
- Easy on, easy off between problems
- Resoleable construction for long-term value
- Thick 4.3mm rubber adds outdoor durability
Shadow LV trade-offs
- Uncomfortable for anything except hard climbing
- Feet run warmer than in leather-upper shoes
- Tight width may pinch broader forefeet
How the Shadow LV fits
True to size with minimal stretching expected. Ideal for narrow feet and climbers preferring snug fits.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
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).
Shadow LV specifications
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Model | Shadow LV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 470 g (16.6 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Fuse (injection molded, printed rubber toe overlay) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.3mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Shadow LV costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 7 shops that currently stock it (67.60 to 150.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 67.60 EUR at hardloop.de, 62% below the 179.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 67.60 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 74.95 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 90.00 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 99.54 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 113.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 113.90 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 150.00 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 | 67.60 EUR | 4 |
| 36 | 67.60 EUR | 4 |
| 37 | 67.60 EUR | 4 |
| 37.5 | 67.60 EUR | 5 |
| 38 | 67.60 EUR | 5 |
| 39 | 67.60 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 67.60 EUR | 5 |
| 40 | 67.60 EUR | 5 |
| 41 | 74.95 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 99.54 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 99.54 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 113.90 EUR | 2 |
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