Unparallel Souped Up
Unparallel
An aggressive-downturned velcro shoe built for boulder and sport, combining strong asymmetry with soft responsiveness. At 424g per pair with Unparallel RS/RH split sole rubber, it balances power and precision.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Sensitive soles for feedback
- Sharply downturned for hooking and steep terrain
- Straps open wide for easy entry
- All-round compound handles different rock textures
- Supple construction lets you feel every crystal
Trade-offs
- Steep downturn causes foot fatigue on longer routes
- Synthetic won't stretch to accommodate sizing mistakes
- Thin platform can tire feet on all-day routes
Sizing & Fit
True to size for standard feet. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: wide width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.27 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Theory (0.21, softer) and the La Sportiva Skwama (0.33, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Unparallel |
| Model | Souped Up |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Soft |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | UP RH/RS split + VD toe |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 424g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergfreunde.de | 94.98 EUR |
| 8a.de | 143.49 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 151.79 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 153.27 EUR |
| epictv.com | 156.94 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 160.90 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 188.00 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 94.98 EUR at bergfreunde.de, 39% below the 155.00 EUR list price. 7 shops currently stock it (94.98 to 188.00 EUR).