Boreal Lynx Women's
Boreal
The Lynx Women's is a medium-stiff, slightly downturned lace women's shoe from Boreal for sport climbing and bouldering. Boreal lists it as medium-width with a narrow heel.
The women's version of the Boreal Lynx all-rounder, on a lower-volume women's last. Subtly downturned with ultra-sticky Zenith rubber, equally at home on friction slabs and micro edges.
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 Women's ranks in the top 33% for comfort, the top 35% for crack climbing and the top 42% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Lynx Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's fits
Women's last (lower volume, narrower heel) than the standard Lynx. Lace-up all-round fit; size per the standard model.
Fit profile: medium width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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 Women's specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Lynx Women's |
| 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) | 435 g (15.3 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 Women's costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Lynx Women's in stock right now.
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- Boreal Crux Lace Women's
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