Boreal Ninja Junior
Boreal
A moderate-downturned velcro shoe built for young sport and boulder climbers. At 350g per pair with FS-Quattro rubber, it balances grip and durability in a kid-friendly package.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Curved sole performs on sport without the pain
- Velcro tabs are easy to grab with chalky hands
- All-purpose rubber compound without extremes
- Stiffness sits in the middle, handling edges and smears
Trade-offs
- Synthetic won't stretch to accommodate sizing mistakes
Sizing & Fit
True to size with minimal stretching expected.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian 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 | Ninja Junior |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Zenith Quattro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 320g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | Yes |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| rockrun.com | 52.44 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 52.50 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 55.96 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 59.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 59.90 EUR |
| oliunid.es | 59.90 EUR |
| oliunid.fr | 59.90 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 52.44 EUR at rockrun.com, 25% below the 69.95 EUR list price. 7 shops currently stock it (52.44 to 59.90 EUR).