Lowa Pirol
Lowa
Designed for climbers seeking flat downturned precision, the Pirol combines flat downturned profile, velcro closure for maximum power transfer. Its soft feel and standard volume accommodate a range of foot shapes while maintaining support. Ideal for sport and boulder climbing, this shoe excels on technical terrain.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- No downturn means you can wear them longer without pain
- Nothing complicated about the closure
- Supple construction lets you feel every crystal
- Designed with resoling in mind
- Vegan-certified build
Trade-offs
- Won't mold to your foot shape like leather does
Sizing & Fit
These shoes have standard stretch expectations.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.26 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Stickit (0.20, softer) and the Evolv Venga (0.33, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Lowa |
| Model | Pirol |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Soft |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | LC-SuperGrip |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 210g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | Yes |