Butora Gomi
Butora
A soft, aggressively downturned velcro shoe for bouldering and steep sport, sold in two widths: Narrow Fit (Pink) and Wide Fit (Seagrass). NEO Fuse 4mm sole with a large thin toe patch for toe hooks, Power Rand and a 3D molded heel cup. Marginally softer than Butora's other aggressive models; low edging support on vertical terrain.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Sharply downturned for hooking and steep terrain
- Large thin toe patch gives sensitive, grippy toe hooks
- Two widths (narrow and wide last) instead of one compromise fit
- High-grip NEO Fuse rubber for smearing
Trade-offs
- Aggressive shape is uncomfortable for long wear
- Low edging support on vertical and slab terrain
- High nylon binding tape on the heel collar can irritate some ankles
Sizing & Fit
Sold in two lasts: Narrow Fit (Pink, low volume) and Wide Fit (Seagrass, regular volume). Runs at street size: street size gives an aggressive fit, half a size down a very tight one. Minimal stretch (leather/microfiber upper, knit tongue).
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests downsizing 0-0.5 EU from street size.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.30 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Theory (0.21, softer) and the La Sportiva Skwama (0.33, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Butora |
| Model | Gomi |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Soft |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | NEO Fuse (sole + large thin toe patch) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 454g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| butoraeurope.com | 150.00 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 150.00 EUR at butoraeurope.com. 1 shops currently stock it.