Boreal Lynx
Boreal
The Lynx is a medium-stiff, slightly downturned lace shoe from Boreal for sport climbing and bouldering. Boreal lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 3 shops from 97.90 EUR.
A versatile do-it-all lace-up with a subtly downturned last and ultra-sticky Zenith rubber, equally at home smearing friction slabs or standing on micro edges. A balanced, moderately stiff platform suits sport, multi-pitch and all-day use rather than steep, specialist terrain.
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 Lynx ranks in the top 33% for comfort, the top 35% for crack climbing and the top 43% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Lynx strengths
- Subtly downturned all-rounder for slabs, edges and long days
- Ultra-sticky Zenith rubber for friction climbing
- Lace closure for an even, dialed-in fit
- Versatile across sport and multi-pitch
Lynx trade-offs
- Subtle downturn gives up power on steep, overhanging terrain
- Not a specialist boulder or trad shoe
- Boreal does not publish a weight figure
How the Lynx fits
All-round lace-up fit; microfiber upper with minimal stretch. Size close to your performance fit for slabs and edging.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.42 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Tenaya Tanta (0.36, softer) and the Scarpa Vapor LV (0.51, stiffer).
Lynx specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Lynx |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Leather |
| Weight (pair) | 470 g (16.6 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Zenith Pro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Lynx costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 3 shops that currently stock it (97.90 to 114.95 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 97.90 EUR at oliunid.de, 35% below the 149.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 97.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 97.90 EUR |
| climbingzone.es | 114.95 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37.5 | 114.95 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 114.95 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 114.95 EUR | 1 |
| 46.5 | 97.90 EUR | 2 |
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