Unparallel Vim
Unparallel
The Vim is a medium-soft, aggressively downturned slipper shoe from Unparallel for bouldering and sport climbing. Unparallel lists it as narrow-width with a medium heel. In stock at 2 shops from 139.83 EUR.
The Vim is a slipper-style shoe with an aggressive downturn and extended toe rand for maximum friction on steep terrain. The elastic closure provides secure heel hooking without slippage, while the RS rubber delivers exceptional grip on edges and crystals.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang and vertical terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Vim ranks in the top 31% for sensitivity, the top 32% for smearing and the top 36% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Vim strengths
- Easy slipper closure for quick on/off
- Excellent smearing with RS rubber
- Extended toe rand for steep terrain
- Lightweight and sensitive
- Powerful downturn for pulling through roofs
Vim trade-offs
- Less adjustability than lace or velcro
- Slipper closure may stretch over time
- Hard to wear for more than a pitch or two
How the Vim fits
Synthetic upper with minimal stretch. Size down 0.5 for performance fit.
Fit profile: narrow 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.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.39 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Skwama (0.33, softer) and the La Sportiva Solution (0.43, stiffer).
Vim specifications
| Brand | Unparallel |
| Model | Vim |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic leather |
| Weight (pair) | 408 g (14.4 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | UP RS |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Vim costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (139.83 to 169.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 139.83 EUR at bananafingers.co.uk.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bananafingers.co.uk | 139.83 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 139.83 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 139.83 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 139.83 EUR | 2 |
| 38.5 | 139.83 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 139.83 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 139.83 EUR | 2 |
| 40.5 | 139.83 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 139.83 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 139.83 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 139.83 EUR | 2 |
| 44.5 | 139.83 EUR | 2 |
| 45 | 139.83 EUR | 2 |
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