Boreal Beta 2.0
Boreal
The Beta 2.0 is a medium-stiff, slightly downturned velcro shoe from Boreal for sport climbing and bouldering. Boreal lists it as medium-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 11 shops from 54.50 EUR.
A comfortable, breathable indoor-oriented shoe for newer climbers, with higher-performance touches than most beginner shoes. A slight downturn, full-length midsole and soft Zenith Quattro rubber suit gym walls and easier rock, making it a good first pair or an inexpensive training shoe. Vegan synthetic upper.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Beta 2.0 ranks in the top 10% for crack climbing, the top 24% for hooking and the top 30% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Beta 2.0 strengths
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Quick velcro adjustment
- Good grip on indoor holds
- Breathable knit upper
- Cushioned heel absorbs impacts
Beta 2.0 trade-offs
- Limited performance on steep terrain
- Not designed for aggressive climbing
- Fit doesn't evolve with your foot over time
How the Beta 2.0 fits
True to size with minimal stretching expected.
Fit profile: medium width, standard 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: 0.57 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Vapor V (0.55, softer) and the La Sportiva Finale (0.65, stiffer).
Beta 2.0 specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Beta 2.0 |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 497 g (17.5 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Zenith Quattro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Beta 2.0 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 11 shops that currently stock it (54.50 to 110.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 54.50 EUR at bergzeit.de, 45% below the 99.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 54.50 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 70.99 EUR |
| materialdeescalada.com | 74.34 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 76.62 EUR |
| climbingzone.es | 79.95 EUR |
| outdoortrends.de | 84.95 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 84.96 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 89.00 EUR |
| basislager.de | 99.95 EUR |
| 9cclimbing.com | 103.50 EUR |
| + 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 55.95 EUR | 2 |
| 36 | 70.99 EUR | 2 |
| 37 | 70.99 EUR | 3 |
| 37.5 | 70.99 EUR | 3 |
| 38 | 54.50 EUR | 6 |
| 38.5 | 70.99 EUR | 4 |
| 39 | 70.99 EUR | 2 |
| 39.5 | 56.50 EUR | 4 |
| 40 | 70.99 EUR | 6 |
| 40.5 | 70.99 EUR | 7 |
| 41 | 70.99 EUR | 4 |
| 41.5 | 55.95 EUR | 7 |
| 42 | 74.34 EUR | 8 |
| 42.5 | 55.95 EUR | 9 |
| 43 | 74.34 EUR | 5 |
| 43.5 | 84.96 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 74.34 EUR | 8 |
| 44.5 | 74.34 EUR | 10 |
| 45 | 74.34 EUR | 5 |
| 45.5 | 84.96 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 79.95 EUR | 8 |
| 46.5 | 79.95 EUR | 7 |
| 47 | 79.95 EUR | 7 |
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