Boreal Joker
Boreal
The Joker is a medium-soft, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Boreal for sport climbing and bouldering. Boreal lists it as wide-width with a medium heel. In stock at 10 shops from 74.95 EUR.
Boreal's best-selling all-rounder, now in its third generation with an improved fit and more recycled materials. A moderately downturned velcro shoe that balances comfort, performance and value for sport and bouldering across all levels.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Joker ranks in the top 37% for edging, the top 41% for sensitivity and the top 48% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Joker strengths
- Lined Air Net upper stays comfortable on long routes and training sessions
- Straps make getting shoes on and off painless
- Medium-hardness rubber balances grip and durability
Joker trade-offs
- Extra volume reduces precision on small holds
- Partial heel rubber limits heel-hooking confidence
How the Joker fits
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; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Joker fit reports
2 scanned owners have reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.43 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Evolv V6 (0.34, softer) and the Red Chili Fusion (0.48, stiffer).
Joker specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Joker |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Leather/synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 546 g (19.3 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Zenith Quattro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Joker costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 10 shops that currently stock it (74.95 to 115.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 74.95 EUR at unterwegs.biz, 32% below the 109.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| unterwegs.biz | 74.95 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 77.00 EUR |
| climbingzone.es | 84.97 EUR |
| outdoortrends.de | 89.90 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 90.00 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 93.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 93.90 EUR |
| bouldercity-shop.com | 109.95 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 109.95 EUR |
| 9cclimbing.com | 115.00 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 115.00 EUR | 1 |
| 35 | 115.00 EUR | 1 |
| 35.5 | 115.00 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 115.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 115.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 93.90 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 84.97 EUR | 4 |
| 38.5 | 84.97 EUR | 2 |
| 39 | 84.97 EUR | 2 |
| 39.5 | 93.90 EUR | 4 |
| 40 | 84.97 EUR | 5 |
| 40.5 | 77.00 EUR | 3 |
| 41 | 84.97 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 90.00 EUR | 5 |
| 42 | 77.00 EUR | 7 |
| 42.5 | 77.00 EUR | 6 |
| 43 | 77.00 EUR | 3 |
| 44 | 77.00 EUR | 9 |
| 44.5 | 77.00 EUR | 7 |
| 45 | 77.00 EUR | 5 |
| 45.5 | 92.27 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 77.00 EUR | 7 |
| 46.5 | 84.97 EUR | 6 |
| 47 | 77.00 EUR | 6 |
| 47.5 | 84.97 EUR | 1 |
| 48 | 74.95 EUR | 3 |
| 48.5 | 90.00 EUR | 4 |
| 49 | 115.00 EUR | 1 |
| 49.5 | 115.00 EUR | 1 |
| 50 | 115.00 EUR | 1 |
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