Boreal Crux Lace
Boreal
The Crux Lace is a medium-stiff, moderately downturned lace shoe from Boreal for sport climbing and bouldering. Boreal lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 5 shops from 106.95 EUR.
The lace-up version of Boreal's Crux: a technical all-rounder with a moderate downturn, half-length midsole and sticky Zenith Pro rubber. Lacing gives a more even, adjustable fit for sport routes and longer days, with the same precision and versatility as the velcro Crux.
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 Lace ranks in the top 15% for smearing, the top 32% for edging and the top 46% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Crux Lace strengths
- Lace closure gives an even, adjustable fit across the foot
- Moderate downturn and Zenith Pro rubber for versatile performance
- Suited to sport routes and longer days
- More versatile than fully downturned shoes
Crux Lace trade-offs
- Laces are slower than velcro for quick swaps
- The 4-4.5 mm sole can feel a little bulky for hard bouldering
How the Crux Lace fits
Lace-up performance all-round fit; microfiber upper with minimal stretch. The velcro version is the Crux.
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.
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 Lace specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Crux Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| 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) | 518 g (18.3 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 Lace costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 5 shops that currently stock it (106.95 to 144.95 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 106.95 EUR at outdoortrends.de, 26% below the 144.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| outdoortrends.de | 106.95 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 122.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 122.90 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 129.17 EUR |
| camp4.de | 144.95 EUR |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | 144.95 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 129.17 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 122.90 EUR | 4 |
| 40.5 | 144.95 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 144.95 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 129.17 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 129.17 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 129.17 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 144.95 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 106.95 EUR | 5 |
| 44.5 | 106.95 EUR | 3 |
| 45 | 144.95 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 129.17 EUR | 1 |
| 46.5 | 129.17 EUR | 1 |
| 47 | 129.17 EUR | 1 |
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