Butora Advance
Butora
The Advance is a firm, flat-lasted lace shoe from Butora for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Butora lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
An all-around lace-up trainer aimed at long gym sessions and multi-pitch days rather than hard single moves. It pairs a flat, low-asymmetry last with a full-length ABS midsole for support and standing on small edges, a breathable knit upper with an anti-microbial microfiber lining, and a 4 mm NEO rubber sole tuned for friction and durability. A comfort-and-support shoe, not a steep-terrain performer.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Advance ranks in the top 14% for support, the top 17% for crack climbing and the top 20% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Advance strengths
- Full-length ABS midsole supports the foot on small edges and long routes
- Breathable knit upper stays comfortable through long gym sessions
- Flat, low-asymmetry last suits beginners and all-day wear
- Lace closure tunes fit across the whole foot
Advance trade-offs
- Flat profile and soft friction give up grip on steep, overhanging terrain
- No toe-hook patch, so it is not built for modern bouldering
- Less precise than a tight synthetic or leather performance shoe
How the Advance fits
Comfort-oriented asymmetric last that follows the natural foot shape. The knit upper stretches minimally, so size close to street size for an all-day fit, or slightly down for more support.
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: 0.62 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.59, softer) and the Scarpa Velocity (0.65, stiffer).
Advance specifications
| Brand | Butora |
| Model | Advance |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 500 g (17.6 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | NEO (4.0 mm) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Advance costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Advance in stock right now.
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