Boreal Mutant
Boreal
High-performance bouldering and sport shoe with aggressive downturn and elastic strap closure. Split leather upper with Zenith Pro rubber (4-4.5mm) for maximum grip. Lateral Torsion System secures the heel. Strong asymmetry with anti-deformation midsole. Best on steep rock, bouldering and sport climbing.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Excellent toe and heel hooking
- Sensitive forefoot for precise placement
- Split leather upper for comfortable fit
- Zenith Ultra rubber is extremely sticky
- Full rubber toe patch for hooks and jams
Trade-offs
- Downturn relaxes significantly with use
- Not suited for beginners due to aggressive shape
- Split leather will stretch - size accordingly
Sizing & Fit
True to size with minimal stretching expected.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.45 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Solution (0.42, softer) and the Tenaya Iati (0.48, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Mutant |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Moderate-Soft |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Zenith Pro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 460g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| epictv.com | 73.06 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 141.24 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 73.06 EUR at epictv.com, 50% below the 145.00 EUR list price. 2 shops currently stock it (73.06 to 141.24 EUR).