Boreal Ballet
Boreal
A reborn modern classic for big routes and long days. It pairs traditional touches - a high ankle cuff, a stiff full-length midsole and a relatively symmetric toe - with a mild downturn and sticky Zenith Pro rubber for support and comfort on multi-pitch, slabs and cracks.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Built for comfort first, performance where it counts on slabs
- Lace closure provides precise, adjustable fit
- High-top ankle protection for multi-pitch climbing
- Medium-hardness rubber balances grip and durability
Trade-offs
- On the heavier side at 610g per pair
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 roman toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal 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 | Ballet |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | Zenith Pro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 610g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 92.40 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 119.49 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 92.40 EUR at bergzeit.de, 38% below the 149.95 EUR list price. 2 shops currently stock it (92.40 to 119.49 EUR).