Unparallel Up Rise VCS
Unparallel
The Up Rise VCS is a medium-stiff, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Unparallel for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Unparallel lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 4 shops from 82.48 EUR.
A balanced performer with a flat profile, the Up Rise VCS delivers precision and comfort across varied wall angles. Velcro closure enables fast adjustments for sport and multipitch climbing. With standard volume and responsive Unparallel RH rubber, this shoe handles all foothold types.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Up Rise VCS ranks in the top 3% for crack climbing, the top 20% for comfort and the top 22% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Up Rise VCS strengths
- VD rubber toe patch grips on toe hooks and guards the toes in cracks
- Clean strap design without unnecessary complexity
- Stiffness sits in the middle, handling edges and smears
Up Rise VCS trade-offs
- Less adaptive than a leather upper over time
How the Up Rise VCS fits
Unparallel advises starting from your street size. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; moderate break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Up Rise VCS fit reports
2 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: 0.58 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Ocun Striker QC (0.52, softer) and the La Sportiva Mythos (0.60, stiffer).
Up Rise VCS specifications
| Brand | Unparallel |
| Model | Up Rise VCS |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic leather |
| Weight (pair) | 510 g (18.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | UP RH |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Up Rise VCS costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 4 shops that currently stock it (82.48 to 168.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 82.48 EUR at bergfreunde.de, 47% below the 155.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergfreunde.de | 82.48 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 139.00 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 147.18 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 168.00 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 82.48 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 82.48 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 147.18 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 147.18 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 147.18 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 147.18 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 147.18 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 147.18 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 147.18 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 147.18 EUR | 1 |
| 46.5 | 147.18 EUR | 1 |
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- Black Diamond Aspect
- Ocun Striker QC
- Unparallel Engage VCS
Prices, stock and owner fit data on this page update daily. You are welcome to cite these figures if you name climbing-gear.com and link to this page - see our data terms.