Butora Altura Regular
Butora
The Regular (standard-volume) fit of Butora's Altura, a stiff, mid-cut lace-up for trad, cracks and multi-pitch. A full-length hard midsole, NEO Fuse rubber, full toe and heel rubber and a flat, supportive profile give edging power and all-day comfort on long routes. The Wide Fit is the high-volume version.
Best For
Best for trad multipitch on vertical terrain. Aimed at intermediate to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Stiff, supportive platform for edging and all-day trad and multi-pitch
- Mid-cut ankle coverage and full rubber for crack climbing
- Durable NEO Fuse rubber and full-length midsole for long routes
- Standard-volume Regular fit (the Wide Fit covers higher-volume feet)
Trade-offs
- Stiff and heavy, with little sensitivity for steep bouldering
- Niche alpine and trad focus rather than an all-rounder
- Limited availability outside Korea
Sizing & Fit
Regular (standard-volume) last, Tiger Lily colorway. Stiff leather upper that packs out a little with use; mid-cut, so allow room around the ankle. The Wide Fit is the higher-volume Altura.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.79 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 Regular |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | NEO Fuse |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 740g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |