Boreal Joker
Boreal
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.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Enough aggression for hard moves, enough comfort for the rest
- Straps make getting shoes on and off painless
- Medium-hardness rubber balances grip and durability
Trade-offs
- Extra volume reduces precision on small holds
- Partial heel rubber limits heel-hooking confidence
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; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.43 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Instinct VS (0.41, softer) and the Evolv V6 (0.51, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Joker |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Zenith Quattro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 546g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| kletterkogel.de | 40.00 EUR |
| unterwegs.biz | 74.95 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 77.00 EUR |
| climbingzone.es | 84.97 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 86.26 EUR |
| outdoortrends.de | 89.89 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 93.80 EUR |
| epictv.com | 93.90 EUR |
| oliunid.fr | 93.90 EUR |
| oliunid.es | 93.90 EUR |
| + 4 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 40.00 EUR at kletterkogel.de, 64% below the 109.95 EUR list price. 14 shops currently stock it (40.00 to 115.00 EUR).