Boreal Crux Lace
Boreal
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.
Strengths & Trade-offs
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
Trade-offs
- Laces are slower than velcro for quick swaps
- Mid-level stiffness gives moderate edging support only
- Boreal does not publish a weight figure
Sizing & Fit
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.
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).
Specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Crux Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Zenith Pro 2.0 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 518g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 88.95 EUR |
| outdoortrends.de | 110.23 EUR |
| oliunid.es | 122.90 EUR |
| oliunid.fr | 122.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 122.90 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 122.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 122.90 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 127.16 EUR |
| camp4.de | 144.95 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 88.95 EUR at bergzeit.de, 39% below the 144.95 EUR list price. 9 shops currently stock it (88.95 to 144.95 EUR).