Unparallel Up Grade Engage
Unparallel
The Up Grade Engage takes your climbing power to the next level with a breathable synthetic upper, velcro closure, and comfort cup heel. The molded outsole and medium stiffness provide confident footwork on slopey holds, while non-marking toe-hooking rubber keeps smears reliable without floor marks.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Breathable synthetic upper for gym sessions
- Confident feel on slopey footholds
- Comfort cup heel improves fit security
- Non-marking toe rubber for smearing
- Medium stiffness balances power and sensitivity
Trade-offs
- Less sensitive than softer rubber shoes
- What you buy is what you get - no stretch to count on
Sizing & Fit
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel.
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 | Up Grade Engage |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | UP RH |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | Yes |