Boreal Crux
Boreal
The Crux is a medium-stiff, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Boreal for sport climbing and bouldering. Boreal lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 19 shops from 105.59 EUR.
A technical all-round performance shoe with more versatility than fully downturned models. A moderate downturn, half-length midsole and Boreal's sticky Zenith Pro rubber balance precision on edges and pockets with sensitivity for steeper sport and bouldering. Double velcro strap; also offered as the lace-up Crux Lace.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Crux ranks in the top 15% for smearing, the top 32% for edging and the top 45% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Crux strengths
- Moderate downturn balances precision and comfort for all-round use
- Sticky Zenith Pro rubber edges and smears well
- Velcro strap for quick on and off
- More versatile than fully downturned performance shoes
Crux trade-offs
- Less specialised than aggressive shoes on steep terrain
- The 4-4.5 mm sole can feel a little bulky for hard bouldering
How the Crux fits
Performance all-round fit; microfiber upper with minimal stretch. Also available as the lace-up Crux Lace.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Crux fit reports
3 scanned owners have reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.48 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Instinct VS (0.41, softer) and the La Sportiva Miura VS (0.56, stiffer).
Crux specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Crux |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 510 g (18.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Zenith Pro 2.0 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Crux costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 19 shops that currently stock it (105.59 to 150.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 105.59 EUR at sportokay.com, 27% below the 144.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| sportokay.com | 105.59 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 115.49 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 119.00 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 122.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 122.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 123.21 EUR |
| walashop.com | 123.21 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 123.70 EUR |
| globetrotter.de | 123.95 EUR |
| climbingzone.es | 124.97 EUR |
| + 9 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 | 143.77 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 122.90 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 122.90 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 115.49 EUR | 6 |
| 38.5 | 115.49 EUR | 4 |
| 39 | 115.49 EUR | 4 |
| 39.5 | 122.90 EUR | 8 |
| 40 | 115.49 EUR | 10 |
| 40.5 | 115.49 EUR | 6 |
| 41 | 115.49 EUR | 6 |
| 41.5 | 123.21 EUR | 6 |
| 42 | 115.49 EUR | 10 |
| 42.5 | 115.49 EUR | 12 |
| 43 | 115.49 EUR | 7 |
| 43.5 | 123.21 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 115.49 EUR | 12 |
| 44.5 | 105.59 EUR | 13 |
| 45 | 115.49 EUR | 6 |
| 45.5 | 123.21 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 115.49 EUR | 11 |
| 46.5 | 115.49 EUR | 7 |
| 47 | 115.49 EUR | 9 |
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