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 VSR (0.36, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct VS (0.49, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Ninja Junior |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Moderate |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | FS-Quattro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 350g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | Yes |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| rockrun.com | 52.08 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 52.08 EUR at rockrun.com, 25% below the 69.00 EUR list price. 1 shops currently stock it.