Butora Ibex LV
Butora
The low-volume version of Butora's soft, sensitive Ibex bouldering shoe, built on a Narrow Fit last for slimmer feet and lower-volume insteps. Same high-tack NEO FUSE2 rubber, flexible build, moderate downturn and turned-in toe for friction, sensitivity, and toe precision on steep, technical terrain.
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
- Narrow Fit (Low Volume) last suits slimmer feet better than the standard Ibex
- Turned-in toe and moderate downturn add precision and toe power
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
Narrow Fit (Low Volume) last, Gray colorway, for slimmer feet and lower-volume insteps. Performance fit with minimal stretch (leather/synthetic upper); size down from street size. The Wide Fit (High Volume) is the Seagrass standard Ibex.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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 LV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | NEO FUSE2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 460g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |