Butora Ibex
Butora
A soft, sensitive performance shoe for modern bouldering, volumes, and technical footwork. High-tack NEO FUSE2 rubber and a flexible build prioritise friction and feel over support, while a moderate downturn and turned-in toe add precision and toe power on steeper terrain. This is the Wide Fit (High Volume) last; a Narrow Fit (Low Volume) is sold as the Ibex LV.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- High-tack NEO FUSE2 rubber grips hard on volumes, slabs, and smears
- Soft, flexible build gives excellent sensitivity and foot feel
- Turned-in toe and moderate downturn add precision and toe power
- Sold in two lasts (Wide/High-volume and Narrow/Low-volume)
Trade-offs
- Soft, sensitive build gives little support for edging on long routes
- Premium price (US MSRP 204.95)
- Soft high-tack rubber wears faster than firmer compounds
Sizing & Fit
Wide Fit (High Volume) last, Seagrass colorway. Performance fit with minimal stretch (leather/synthetic upper); size down from street size. The Narrow Fit (Low Volume) is the Gray Ibex LV.
Fit profile: medium width, high forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.30 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the So iLL Roam Soft (0.21, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct VSR (0.38, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Butora |
| Model | Ibex |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | NEO FUSE2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 480g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |