Unparallel Vim
Unparallel
Comfort meets performance without sacrifice. 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.
Strengths & Trade-offs
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
Trade-offs
- Less adjustability than lace or velcro
- Slipper closure may stretch over time
- Hard to wear for more than a pitch or two
Sizing & Fit
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.
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).
Specifications
| Brand | Unparallel |
| Model | Vim |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | UP RS |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 408g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bananafingers.co.uk | 137.66 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 169.00 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 169.00 EUR |
| oliunid.fr | 169.00 EUR |
| oliunid.es | 169.00 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 137.66 EUR at bananafingers.co.uk, 5% below the 145.00 EUR list price. 5 shops currently stock it (137.66 to 169.00 EUR).