Boreal Crux Lace Women's
Boreal
The women's (low-volume) version of the Boreal Crux Lace, a technical all-rounder on a lower-volume women's last with an even, adjustable lace fit. Moderate downturn and sticky Zenith Pro rubber.
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
Women's last (lower volume, narrower heel) than the standard Crux Lace. Lace-up performance fit; size per the standard model.
Fit profile: medium width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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 Tenaya Tarifa (0.40, softer) and the Five Ten NIAD Lace (0.54, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Crux Lace Women's |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Zenith Pro 2.0 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 448g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |