Butora Rubicon
Butora
The Rubicon is a medium-stiff, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Butora for bouldering and sport climbing. Butora lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 2 shops from 115.00 EUR.
The Butora Rubicon is a versatile intermediate climbing shoe with dual velcro straps, a convex molded ABS midsole under the toe box for precision on steep terrain, and heel-to-forefoot tensioning. The split-sole construction balances comfort and performance. Microsuede upper with soft sock-style entry provides comfort out of the box.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Rubicon ranks in the top 21% for edging, the top 32% for pocket climbing and the top 45% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Rubicon strengths
- Comfortable immediately out of the box
- Dual straps allow precise fit adjustment
- Good bridge between beginner and aggressive shoes
- Heel-to-forefoot tensioning adds precision
Rubicon trade-offs
- Heel cup not ideal for advanced heel-hooking
- Not aggressive enough for roof problems
How the Rubicon fits
Unisex sizing. Unlined microsuede upper has minimal stretch. Comfortable out of the box with little break-in needed. Available in wide fit variant.
Fit profile: medium width, high forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Rubicon fit reports
3 scanned owners have reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.50 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Instinct VS (0.41, softer) and the La Sportiva Miura VS (0.56, stiffer).
Rubicon specifications
| Brand | Butora |
| Model | Rubicon |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 510 g (18.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | NEO Fuse |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Rubicon costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (115.00 to 135.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 115.00 EUR at camp4.de, 23% below the 150.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| camp4.de | 115.00 EUR |
| butoraeurope.com | 135.00 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 36.5 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 115.00 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 115.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 115.00 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 115.00 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 115.00 EUR | 2 |
| 44.5 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 115.00 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 115.00 EUR | 2 |
| 46.5 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 47 | 115.00 EUR | 2 |
| 48 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 48.5 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
| 50 | 135.00 EUR | 1 |
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