Boreal Silex Women's
Boreal
The women's version of the Boreal Silex, a comfortable mid-grade routes shoe on a lower-volume women's last. Flat, supportive and durable for slabs and vertical climbing. Velcro closure.
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
Women's last (lower volume, narrower heel) than the standard Silex. Comfortable 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
| Brand | Boreal |
| Model | Silex Women's |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | Zenith Quattro |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 590g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| decathlon.fr | 99.95 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 99.95 EUR at decathlon.fr, 17% below the 119.95 EUR list price. 1 shops currently stock it.