Boreal Silex
Boreal
A flat-downturned velcro shoe built for sport, combining a symmetric profile with stiff-moderate responsiveness. At 590g per pair with Zenith Quattro rubber, it balances power and precision.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Hard rubber resists wear on rough rock
- No downturn means you can wear them longer without pain
- Straps make getting shoes on and off painless
- Stiff platform supports on tiny edges
Trade-offs
- Loose feel for narrow-footed climbers
- Stiff platform sacrifices sensitivity for support
- On the heavier side at 590g per pair
Sizing & Fit
True to size with minimal stretching expected. Best for wide feet and those seeking roomy, all-day comfort.
Fit profile: wide width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.63 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Mythos (0.60, softer) and the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.65, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Silex |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Stiff-Moderate |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | Zenith Quattro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 590g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| epictv.com | 71.11 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 99.45 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 109.70 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 110.35 EUR |
| schwanda.at | 119.90 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 71.11 EUR at epictv.com, 20% below the 89.00 EUR list price. 5 shops currently stock it (71.11 to 119.90 EUR).