Unparallel Up Rise VCS LV
Unparallel
The Up Rise VCS LV is a medium-stiff, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Unparallel for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Unparallel lists it as narrow-width with a narrow heel.
A balanced performer with a flat profile, the Up Rise VCS LV delivers precision and comfort across varied wall angles. Velcro closure enables fast adjustments for sport and multipitch climbing. Engineered for narrow feet with low volume, Unparallel RH rubber grips everything from smearing to pockets. Low-volume construction suits climbers with narrower feet and lower insteps.
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 LV ranks in the top 4% for crack climbing, the top 22% for hooking and the top 25% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Up Rise VCS LV strengths
- Low-volume fit for narrow feet
- VD rubber toe patch grips on toe hooks and guards the toes in cracks
- Straightforward straps with no learning curve
- Medium rubber works well on edges and smears alike
- Medium flex that doesn't commit to one climbing style
Up Rise VCS LV trade-offs
- Nailing the size matters because the upper barely moves
- Narrow shape is a dealbreaker for wide-footed climbers
How the Up Rise VCS LV fits
Best for narrow feet and lower insteps. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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 LV fit reports
1 scanned owner has 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: 0.55 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Black Diamond Momentum (0.46, softer) and the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.59, stiffer).
Up Rise VCS LV specifications
| Brand | Unparallel |
| Model | Up Rise VCS LV |
| 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) | 415 g (14.6 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | UP RH + VD toe |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Up Rise VCS LV costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Up Rise VCS LV in stock right now.
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