Boreal Silex Lace Women's

Boreal

The women's version of the Boreal Silex Lace, a comfortable mid-grade routes shoe on a lower-volume women's last with an even lace fit. Flat, supportive and durable for slabs and vertical climbing.

Best For

Best for sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Strengths

  • Flat, supportive platform for slabs, vertical climbing and all-day comfort
  • Lace closure dials in an even fit
  • Durable Zenith Quattro rubber and full-length midsole
  • Roomy, comfortable last for mid-grade and improving climbers

Trade-offs

  • Flat, symmetric shape gives up power on steep terrain
  • Not a performance shoe for hard sport or bouldering
  • Boreal does not publish a weight figure (estimate mirrors the velcro Silex)

Sizing & Fit

Women's last (lower volume, narrower heel) than the standard Silex Lace. Lace-up mid-grade fit; size per the standard model.

Fit profile: medium width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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 Ocun Jett QC (0.59, softer) and the La Sportiva Finale Women's (0.65, stiffer).

Specifications

BrandBoreal
ModelSilex Lace Women's
ClosureLace
DownturnFlat
AsymmetryNone
RubberZenith Quattro
Rubber Thickness4.5mm
Weight (pair)476g
VeganNo
KidsNo

Prices

RetailerPrice
barrabes.com95.49 EUR

Cheapest current offer: 95.49 EUR at barrabes.com, 20% below the 119.95 EUR list price. 1 shops currently stock it.

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