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Boreal Joker Strap Rock Shoes
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Boreal Joker Strap Rock Shoes

Item # 783426

$99.00

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Whether you're grabbing holds at the gym or placing gear on a classic multipitch route, you'll find the Boreal Joker Strap rock shoes to be the ideal blend of comfort and performance.

  • High-quality split leather upper features reinforced rip-and-stick closures that allow quick on and off and simple adjustment
  • Boreal FS-QUATTRO rubber is extremely sticky and highly abrasion resistant; rubber provides consistent performance across a range of temperatures
  • Polyurethane mesh linings and padded, mesh tongues move moisture away from your feet to ensure comfort while climbing
  • Lightly cambered last and asymmetric sole shape enable excellent edging while maintaining great sensitivity
  • EVA pad placed within the heel absorbs shock
  • Go with your street shoe size if you plan to wear the Joker all day, or size it a bit smaller for shorter sessions of bouldering or sport climbing

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 8UK.

Imported.

Item 783426

Boreal Joker Strap Rock Shoes Specs

Specification

Description

Weight499 grams
LastSlip-lasted
Shape of lastLightly cambered
UpperSplit leather
LiningPolyurethane mesh
OutsoleFS-QUATTRO rubber
Can be resoledYes
GenderUnisex

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Jun

6

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Nice..

By Doberman144

from Beaverton, Oregon

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Bouldering

      Comments about Boreal Joker Strap Rock Shoes:

      Nice shoes.. Use them for gym climbing and am very pleased.. Work very well for both edging and smearing..The padding in the tongue makes the shoes very comfortable while I am bouldering or belaying my climbing buddy.. Very pleased..

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      May

      8

      2009

      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Comfortable, good for verticle routes

      By Tahoe Climber

      from Tacoma, WA

      About Me Competitive Climber

      Site Member

      Pros

      • All-day wear
      • Comfortable
      • Good for beginners
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • Cannot toe hook
      • Less precision
      • Not for aggressive climbs

      Best Uses

      • Long Climbs
      • Outdoor
      • Vertical routes

      Comments about Boreal Joker Strap Rock Shoes:

      I bought this pair of shoes to replace my worn out Evolv Pontas'. I first tried them out in the gym and literally the very first hold I stepped on the shoes popped right off the hold. Giving the shoes the benefit of the doubt, I proceeded with my normal climbing session. One thing I can say is that even with a tighter fit they are very comfortable. The sole is not very stiff, when actually makes it good for smearing, but I would not recommend this for bouldering or overhanging routes. Also, unlike my Pontas, there is no rubber on top of the foot/toe so a toe hook is pretty much out of the question. The rubber also is not as sticky as the Evolv Traxx rubber. Also, there is not much of a heel cup, so don't try to heel hook too hard or your heel will pop right out.

      Overall, this is a good shoe for beginning climbers and good if you are spending a day on less aggressive or just vertical terrain. I would stay away from the Joker if you climb overhanging routes or need precision performance.

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      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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