Boreal Ace
Boreal
The Ace is a stiff, slightly downturned lace shoe from Boreal for trad and multi-pitch and sport climbing. Boreal lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 6 shops from 66.10 EUR.
Balanced profile suits climbers who prioritize comfort without sacrificing performance. Zenith Pro rubber with lace closure and stiff-moderate feel creates reliable grip and responsive feedback. Versatile fit works across different climbing styles and foot shapes.
Best For
Best for trad multipitch and sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Ace ranks in the top 4% for support, the top 13% for crack climbing and the top 24% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Ace strengths
- Flat sole smears confidently on low-angle rock
- Lacing adjusts volume and pressure zone by zone
- Medium rubber works well on edges and smears alike
- Resoling makes sense given the quality of the last
Ace trade-offs
- Lacks curve for overhanging moves
- Expect about half a size of stretch over time
- Stiff platform sacrifices sensitivity for support
How the Ace fits
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.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.71 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Finale (0.65, softer) and the Black Diamond Aspect Pro (0.81, stiffer).
Ace specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Ace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Leather |
| Weight (pair) | 575 g (20.3 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Zenith Pro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Ace costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 6 shops that currently stock it (66.10 to 114.90 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 66.10 EUR at outdoortrends.de, 51% below the 134.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| outdoortrends.de | 66.10 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 97.20 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 107.49 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 109.02 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 114.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 114.90 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 66.10 EUR | 3 |
| 37.5 | 66.10 EUR | 3 |
| 38 | 97.20 EUR | 2 |
| 38.5 | 97.20 EUR | 2 |
| 39 | 107.49 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 97.20 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 97.20 EUR | 2 |
| 40.5 | 97.20 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 107.49 EUR | 3 |
| 41.5 | 97.20 EUR | 2 |
| 42 | 97.20 EUR | 3 |
| 42.5 | 97.20 EUR | 3 |
| 43 | 97.20 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 97.20 EUR | 2 |
| 44.5 | 97.20 EUR | 2 |
| 45 | 97.20 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 97.20 EUR | 3 |
| 46.5 | 97.20 EUR | 2 |
| 47 | 107.49 EUR | 1 |
Similar Climbing Shoes
- Black Diamond Aspect Pro
- Boreal Ballet
- La Sportiva Finale
- La Sportiva Mythos
- Unparallel Engage Lace
- EB Strange
Prices, stock and owner fit data on this page update daily. You are welcome to cite these figures if you name climbing-gear.com and link to this page - see our data terms.