Unparallel Flagship LV
Unparallel
The Flagship LV is a firm, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Unparallel for bouldering and sport climbing. Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size. Of 7 user reports, 7 rate the forefoot perfect and 6 rate the toes perfect. In stock at 2 shops from 154.00 EUR.
Built with aggressive downturn and strong asymmetry, this shoe excels on overhanging terrain and roof climbing. The velcro closure enables fast adjustments and a secure fit, perfect for boulder, sport. Engineered for narrow feet with low volume, Unparallel RS rubber grips everything from smearing to pockets. Low-volume construction suits climbers with narrower feet and lower insteps.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Flagship LV ranks in the top 6% for pocket climbing, the top 17% for hooking and the top 22% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Flagship LV strengths
- Steep profile excels on overhanging routes
- Straps make getting shoes on and off painless
- High-grip rubber for smearing on less-than-vertical
Flagship LV trade-offs
- Aggressive shape is uncomfortable for long wear
How the Flagship LV fits
Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size.
Best for narrow feet and lower insteps. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits greek and roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Flagship LV fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 7 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).
Typical downsize: -0.5 EU from street size (n=7).
- Fits best for: egyptian toe shape, short toes, no hallux valgus, low instep, medium heel width
- Runs loose for: deep heel
- Toes: 86% perfect (n=7) - 6 perfect, 1 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for egyptian toe shape, short toes, no hallux valgus
- Forefoot: 100% perfect (n=7) - 7 perfect, 0 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for low instep
- Heel: 57% perfect (n=7) - 4 perfect, 0 tight, 3 loose. Fits well for medium heel width
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.45 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Solution (0.43, softer) and the La Sportiva Mandala (0.48, stiffer).
Flagship LV specifications
| Brand | Unparallel |
| Model | Flagship LV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 369 g (13.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | RS / RH split sole |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Flagship LV costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (154.00 to 165.31 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 154.00 EUR at outdoor-climbing.de, 9% below the 169.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| outdoor-climbing.de | 154.00 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 165.31 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 | 165.31 EUR | 1 |
| 35.5 | 165.31 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 165.31 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 165.31 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 165.31 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 165.31 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 165.31 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 165.31 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 165.31 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 165.31 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 165.31 EUR | 1 |
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