Boreal Nodab V7
Boreal
The Nodab V7 is a soft, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Boreal for bouldering and sport climbing. Boreal lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 10 shops from 93.45 EUR.
A soft, playful bouldering shoe with a comfortable last, a supple midsole and toe-hook rubber. The moderate downturn and sensitive build favour dynamic, modern moves on steep and indoor terrain over edging support. Versatile enough for general use but best suited to bouldering.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Nodab V7 ranks in the top 11% for hooking, the top 33% for pocket climbing and the top 40% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Nodab V7 strengths
- Soft, supple build is sensitive and fun on dynamic moves
- Toe-hook rubber for modern bouldering and volumes
- Comfortable last for an accommodating fit
- Moderate downturn handles steep and indoor terrain
Nodab V7 trade-offs
- Soft midsole gives little support for edging or long routes
- Not built for technical vertical or trad climbing
- Boreal does not publish a weight figure
How the Nodab V7 fits
Bouldering fit; microfiber upper with minimal stretch. Size close to a performance fit. Comfortable last suits a range of foot shapes.
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: 0.39 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Evolv Zenist (0.30, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct VS (0.41, stiffer).
Nodab V7 specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Nodab V7 |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 480 g (16.9 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Zenith Quattro 2.0 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Nodab V7 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 10 shops that currently stock it (93.45 to 115.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 93.45 EUR at outdoortrends.de, 15% below the 109.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| outdoortrends.de | 93.45 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 93.46 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 96.76 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 98.50 EUR |
| globetrotter.de | 98.95 EUR |
| goma2.net | 98.96 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 100.67 EUR |
| kletterkogel.de | 109.00 EUR |
| camp4.de | 109.95 EUR |
| 9cclimbing.com | 115.00 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | 93.46 EUR | 2 |
| 38.5 | 98.50 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 115.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 98.50 EUR | 5 |
| 40 | 98.50 EUR | 3 |
| 40.5 | 98.50 EUR | 4 |
| 41 | 98.96 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 93.45 EUR | 5 |
| 42 | 93.45 EUR | 7 |
| 42.5 | 93.45 EUR | 9 |
| 43 | 98.95 EUR | 3 |
| 43.5 | 93.46 EUR | 3 |
| 44 | 93.45 EUR | 9 |
| 44.5 | 93.45 EUR | 8 |
| 45 | 98.50 EUR | 2 |
| 45.5 | 98.95 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 93.46 EUR | 7 |
| 46.5 | 93.46 EUR | 5 |
| 47 | 93.46 EUR | 4 |
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