Boreal Alpha Women's
Boreal
The Alpha Women's is a medium-soft, flat-lasted velcro women's shoe from Boreal for bouldering and sport climbing. Boreal lists it as medium-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 13 shops from 70.62 EUR.
The women's version of the Boreal Alpha, a soft, flat all-round velcro shoe on a lower-volume women's last for gym sessions and slabs. Soft Zenith Quattro rubber and a forgiving fit for newer climbers.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Alpha Women's ranks in the top 5% for crack climbing, the top 16% for hooking and the top 18% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Alpha Women's strengths
- Flat profile for all-day comfort on vertical and slab terrain
- Double velcro straps adjust quickly between climbs
- Soft feel builds footwork confidence for beginners
- Partial midsole adds support without sacrificing sensitivity
Alpha Women's trade-offs
- Lower durability under heavy use
- Sensitive but your feet pay for it on tiny holds
How the Alpha Women's fits
Women's last (lower volume, narrower heel) than the standard Alpha. Soft velcro fit; size per the standard model.
Fit profile: medium width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.43 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva HyperEZ (0.40, softer) and the Black Diamond Momentum (0.46, stiffer).
Alpha Women's specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Alpha Women's |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 445 g (15.7 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Zenith Quattro 2.0 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Low |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Alpha Women's costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 13 shops that currently stock it (70.62 to 95.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 70.62 EUR at materialdeescalada.com, 26% below the 94.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| materialdeescalada.com | 70.62 EUR |
| blackisard.com | 72.75 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 74.79 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 75.99 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 79.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 79.90 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 80.52 EUR |
| walashop.com | 80.71 EUR |
| climbingzone.es | 82.97 EUR |
| goma2.net | 85.46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 82.97 EUR | 1 |
| 34.5 | 82.97 EUR | 1 |
| 35 | 80.52 EUR | 2 |
| 35.5 | 75.99 EUR | 8 |
| 36 | 75.99 EUR | 3 |
| 36.5 | 74.79 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 74.79 EUR | 7 |
| 37.5 | 72.75 EUR | 9 |
| 38 | 70.62 EUR | 10 |
| 38.5 | 70.62 EUR | 6 |
| 39 | 70.62 EUR | 5 |
| 39.5 | 74.79 EUR | 8 |
| 40 | 70.62 EUR | 8 |
| 40.5 | 74.79 EUR | 4 |
| 41 | 75.99 EUR | 3 |
| 41.5 | 74.79 EUR | 7 |
| 42 | 75.99 EUR | 7 |
| 42.5 | 75.99 EUR | 5 |
Similar Climbing Shoes
- Boreal Alpha
- Black Diamond Momentum
- Evolv Kira
- Butora Komet Lace
- Evolv Defy LV
- Boreal Beta Eco Women's 2.0
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