Butora Altura
Butora
The Butora Altura is a mid-top trad climbing shoe built for long days of multi-pitch crack climbing and big walls. Features high-quality German leather upper with 100% organic hemp lining, full-length ABS injection-molded midsole, and 4mm NEO Fuse rubber. The stiff construction excels at edging on micro edges while the mid-top design provides ankle protection in cracks. Available in wide and narrow fits.
Best For
Best for trad multipitch on vertical terrain. Aimed at intermediate to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Exceptional edging stability from stiff platform
- Mid-top design protects ankles in cracks
- Organic hemp lining for comfort on long routes
- Outstanding durability with thick rubber
Trade-offs
- Very stiff with low sensitivity
- Longer break-in period required
- Not suitable for overhanging terrain
Sizing & Fit
German leather with hemp lining stretches very little - size you buy is the size you end up with. Requires longer break-in period than typical climbing shoes. Available in wide and narrow fits.
Fit profile: medium width, high forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.77 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). It is among the stiffest flat shoes we track; the Scarpa Velocity (0.70) is a softer alternative in the same downturn class.
Specifications
| Brand | Butora |
| Model | Altura |
| Closure | Lace |
| Feel | Stiff |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | NEO Fuse |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 740g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |