Butora  Rubicon Wide Fit Climbing Shoes

Great all-around shoe!

I've been looking for a comfortable climbing shoe that doesn't slack in performance and this shoe does just that. After trying several other brands I decided to give Butora a shot and was recommended the Rubicons by a friend. It's very comfortable for a climbing shoe and has a nice medium flex which is perfect for the gym. The heel fits great so I can heel hook without the shoe feeling like it's getting pulled off and there's enough rubber on the toe for toe hooking. The fact that this shoe is under $150 blows my mind and made it that much better. Highly recommend!

Great intermediate climbing shoes!

I've been using the rental shoes at my local gym for a few months and finally decided it was time to buy my own pair of shoes. I typically climb in the V4-V6 range so I decided to give the Rubicon's a try because they seemed like a great intermediate shoe. The first thing I noticed was how comfortable they are. I went with my street shoe size and they fit great and I can keep them on for long periods of time, but they still perform really well on steep and technical climbs. I recommend these shoes to anyone looking for a new climbing shoe.

These had a great toe and helped me stick to the wall. I loved the experience of climbing in them. I'm giving a low rating because they started to fall apart with rubber separating in several places on both shoes after less than 6 months of indoor climbing 4-6 hours a week. I also thought the opening was uncomfortably tight, and I had ankle soreness after wearing them for too long which I've never experienced before. I'm not someone who goes for super downsized climbing shoes but I did go down a half size because my street size was too roomy, although I kind of regretted this because they were uncomfortable for long sessions. Note they do not stretch at all over time.

An intermediate shoe to learn advanced techniques

tl:dr - buy them if you're moving into intermediate climbing or want a pair of warmup shoes I've been indoor climbing for 6+ years and moved through Black Diamond (beginner years), Scarpa (beginner-intermediate transition years), to now (advanced-maintenance years). I exclusively use Butora because of my wide feet and daily drive the Gomi but also rotate the Narsha (discontinued), Acro, and Acro Comps depending on the climb. For reference - I max top-rope 5.12b, lead 5.11d/12a, and boulder v5-v6. I also wear half-size bigger than street shoes so I'm not jamming or squeezing toes. I tried the Rubicon on 5.10c-12.a top rope and 5.11b-11d lead. Using the Rubicons: Pro: Super comfortable out of the box Didn't need any time to break in Secure with the double-strap velco Solid for slab or easy smearing Cons: They don't focus power on one toe "Medium-stiff" feels much softer, especially after warming up Not great for toe-hooking - took a lot of tries to get a secure hook They can feel unstable on jibs and when needing to put power behind a smear Overall, Rubicon is appropriately priced and placed between Endeavor and Gomi. If you've moved past beginner shoes, Rubicon is a great pair to learn and practice more intermediate-advanced techniques. I'll probably use them during warmups and switch back to Gomi for harder routes or projects.

Awesome shoe!

I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered this shoe, but I ended up loving them! They are a really great intermediate climbing shoe and the rubber feels so much stickier and more precise than the shoes I was using before. They fit really well to my feet and I feel like I can trust all the tiny little foot holds that made me nervous before. Not to mention the colors are fantastic!!