Lowa Pirol
Lowa
The Pirol is a soft, flat-lasted velcro kids' shoe from Lowa for sport climbing and bouldering. Lowa lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
A children's climbing shoe that Lowa developed for kids' feet and for rental use, in EU sizes 27 to 36. The Pirol combines a flat profile with a velcro closure. Its soft feel and standard volume accommodate a range of foot shapes while maintaining support. Ideal for young climbers starting out in sport climbing and bouldering.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Measured against the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Pirol would rank in the top 1% for smearing, the top 2% for sensitivity and the top 6% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Pirol 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
- Vibram XS Grip rubber for reliable friction
Pirol trade-offs
- Won't mold to your foot shape like leather does
How the Pirol fits
Made for children's feet, in EU sizes 27 to 36.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.20 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Stickit (0.17, softer) and the Red Chili Circuit Junior (0.27, stiffer).
Pirol specifications
| Brand | Lowa |
| Model | Pirol |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | None |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 260 g (9.2 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | Yes |
What the Pirol costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Pirol in stock right now.
Similar Climbing Shoes
- EB Neo Kid 3.0
- La Sportiva Tarantula JR
- Black Diamond Momentum Kids
- Evolv Venga
- Red Chili Circuit Junior
- Saltic Panda Kid
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