Boreal Joker Lace Women's
Boreal
The women's version of the Boreal Joker Lace, a versatile lace-up on a lower-volume women's last for sport and multi-pitch. Moderate downturn, comfortable fit and good value.
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
Women's last (lower volume, narrower heel) than the standard Joker Lace. Lace-up all-round fit; size per the standard model.
Fit profile: medium width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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 Tenaya Tarifa (0.40, softer) and the Five Ten NIAD Lace (0.54, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Joker Lace Women's |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Zenith Quattro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 435g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| rockrun.com | 88.08 EUR |
| epictv.com | 93.90 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 88.08 EUR at rockrun.com, 20% below the 109.95 EUR list price. 2 shops currently stock it (88.08 to 93.90 EUR).