Unparallel Engage Lace
Unparallel
Designed for versatility, this shoe features minimal downturn and is equally at home on slabs and overhangs. Lace closure offers precise foot locking, ideal for technical trad, multipitch, and sport. With standard volume and responsive Unparallel RH rubber, this shoe handles all foothold types.
Best For
Best for trad multipitch and sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Relaxed shape you can wear for hours on trad routes
- Board-y feel lets you stand on nothing for ages
- Get it resoled rather than buying new
- Thick 4.5mm rubber adds outdoor durability
Trade-offs
- Stiff platform sacrifices sensitivity for support
Sizing & Fit
True to size for standard feet. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.51 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Tenaya Tanta (0.42, softer) and the La Sportiva Mythos (0.60, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Unparallel |
| Model | Engage Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Feel | Stiff-Moderate |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | RH rubber |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Weight (pair) | 431g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |