Boreal Joker Women's
Boreal
The women's version of the Boreal Joker, a moderately downturned all-round velcro shoe on a lower-volume women's last. 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
Women's last (lower volume, narrower heel) than the standard Joker. Velcro all-round fit; size per the standard model.
Fit profile: medium width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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 Tenaya Oasi (0.34, softer) and the Evolv V6 (0.51, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Joker Women's |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Zenith Quattro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 463g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| kletterkogel.de | 50.00 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 77.00 EUR |
| epictv.com | 93.90 EUR |
| bouldercity-shop.com | 109.95 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 50.00 EUR at kletterkogel.de, 55% below the 109.95 EUR list price. 4 shops currently stock it (50.00 to 109.95 EUR).