Unparallel Up Beat
Unparallel
The Up Beat is a firm, aggressively downturned lace shoe from Unparallel for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Unparallel lists it as wide-width with a wide heel. In stock at 2 shops from 154.64 EUR.
A versatile lace-up with a high-volume toe box suited for wider feet. The Up Beat delivers solid edging performance through its precision-pressed 4.2mm RH outsole and full-length midsole. Great for sport, trad, and gym climbing with excellent durability and a comfortable fit that works all day.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on vertical, overhang and slab terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Up Beat ranks in the top 6% for edging, the top 12% for support and the top 27% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Up Beat strengths
- High-volume fit for wider feet
- Excellent edging support
- Durable 4.2mm RH rubber
- Versatile lace closure for fine-tuning
- Full rubber heel gives stable heel hooks
Up Beat trade-offs
- Less aggressive than competition shoes
- Heavier for bouldering sessions
- Laces take longer to get on and off than straps
How the Up Beat fits
High-volume toe box - ideal for wide feet. Lace closure allows precise adjustment. Minimal stretch.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, wide heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.61 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Genius (0.59, softer) and the Scarpa Boostic R (0.67, stiffer).
Up Beat specifications
| Brand | Unparallel |
| Model | Up Beat |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 420 g (14.8 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | RH pressed molded outsole |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Up Beat costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (154.64 to 158.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 154.64 EUR at bananafingers.co.uk.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bananafingers.co.uk | 154.64 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 158.00 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | 154.64 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 154.64 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 42 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 44.5 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 45 | 154.64 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 154.64 EUR | 1 |
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