Butora Nix
Butora
The Nix is a soft, slightly downturned slipper shoe from Butora for bouldering and sport climbing. Butora lists it as wide-width with a medium heel. In stock at 2 shops from 99.00 EUR.
The Butora Nix is a comfortable, slightly downturned slipper with an elastic, sock-style upper. Built on an all-new last with microsuede upper and Neo Fuse rubber, it offers a gentle introduction to more aggressive shoes while maintaining all-day comfort. The wide, high-volume fit accommodates various foot shapes.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Nix ranks in the top 27% for sensitivity, the top 34% for smearing and the top 35% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Nix strengths
- Comfortable enough for all-day sessions
- Slight downturn adds performance without pain
- Wide fit accommodates many foot shapes
- Versatile for gym, sport, and even cracks
Nix trade-offs
- Not aggressive enough for roof climbing
- Slipper entry can be tight for high-volume feet
How the Nix fits
Unisex sizing. We recommend about half a size below your street size; Butora advises half a size down for a performance fit, or your street size for all-day comfort. Microsuede upper resists stretching. High volume fit is forgiving for wider feet.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests street size to one size down.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.31 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Ocun Havoc (0.26, softer) and the Tenaya Tanta (0.36, stiffer).
Nix specifications
| Brand | Butora |
| Model | Nix |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 590 g (20.8 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | NEO Fuse |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Nix costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (99.00 to 99.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 99.00 EUR at butoraeurope.com, 29% below the 140.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| butoraeurope.com | 99.00 EUR |
| maxclimbing.com | 99.00 EUR |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 99.00 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 99.00 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 99.00 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 99.00 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 99.00 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
| 44.5 | 99.00 EUR | 2 |
| 45 | 99.00 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 99.00 EUR | 2 |
| 46.5 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
| 47 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
| 48 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
| 48.5 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
| 50 | 99.00 EUR | 1 |
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