Boreal Joker Lace
Boreal
A moderate-downturned lace shoe built for sport climbing and long trad routes, combining slight asymmetry with moderate responsiveness. At 578g per pair with Zenith Quattro rubber, it balances power and precision.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Hits the sweet spot between performance and wearability
- Lacing system lets you loosen the tongue on easy sections
- Neither board-stiff nor slipper-soft - a solid all-rounder
Trade-offs
- Won't soften and shape to your foot the way leather does
- Wider profile can feel sloppy on thin edges
Sizing & Fit
True to size with minimal stretching expected. Best for wide feet and those seeking roomy, all-day comfort.
Fit profile: wide width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.49 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 | Joker Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Zenith Quattro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 578g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| sport-bittl.com | 50.00 EUR |
| kletterkogel.de | 60.00 EUR |
| outdoortrends.de | 71.78 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 77.00 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 88.08 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 88.08 EUR |
| tapir-store.de | 93.45 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 93.90 EUR |
| oliunid.fr | 93.90 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 93.90 EUR |
| + 4 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 50.00 EUR at sport-bittl.com, 55% below the 109.95 EUR list price. 14 shops currently stock it (50.00 to 109.95 EUR).