Unparallel Up Float
Unparallel
The Up Float is a firm, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Unparallel for sport climbing and bouldering. Unparallel lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 2 shops from 154.64 EUR.
A sensitive all-rounder with an asymmetrical slingshot heel design. The Up Float uses soft RS rubber up front for delicate footwork and harder RH rubber in the rear for powerful heel hooks. The split rubber approach gives a perfect balance between sensitivity and stability for climbers pushing into harder grades.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Up Float ranks in the top 12% for edging, the top 23% for hooking and the top 29% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Up Float strengths
- Excellent sensitivity from RS front rubber
- Strong heel hooks with RH rear rubber
- Versatile for indoor and outdoor
- Quick break-in
- Aggressive downturn drives toe power on overhangs
Up Float trade-offs
- Softer rubber wears faster
- Not as stiff for micro-edging
- Less support on long routes
How the Up Float fits
Standard volume. Size snug for performance but comfortable enough for longer sessions. Minimal stretch.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Up Float fit reports
4 scanned owners have reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.57 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Mandala (0.48, softer) and the La Sportiva Genius (0.59, stiffer).
Up Float specifications
| Brand | Unparallel |
| Model | Up Float |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 510 g (18.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | RS (front) / RH (rear) |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Up Float costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (154.64 to 169.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 154.64 EUR at bananafingers.co.uk, 9% below the 170.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bananafingers.co.uk | 154.64 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 169.00 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39.5 | 169.00 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 42 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 154.64 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 154.64 EUR | 1 |
| 44.5 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 45 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 154.64 EUR | 2 |
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