Boreal Ace
Boreal
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.
Strengths & Trade-offs
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
Trade-offs
- Lacks curve for overhanging moves
- Expect about half a size of stretch over time
- Stiff platform sacrifices sensitivity for support
Sizing & Fit
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.
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).
Specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Ace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | Zenith Pro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 575g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| outdoortrends.de | 66.10 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 107.33 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 107.49 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 114.20 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 114.90 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 114.90 EUR |
| oliunid.es | 114.90 EUR |
| oliunid.fr | 114.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 114.90 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 66.10 EUR at outdoortrends.de, 51% below the 134.95 EUR list price. 9 shops currently stock it (66.10 to 114.90 EUR).