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Collar. 1,2 mm Nubuck leather. Waterproof
Leather. 2,8 mm waterproof suede
Lace hook. Brass
Flexible lace band
Locking lace hook. Brass
Eyelet. Brass
Laces. Waterproof texturized polyester
Counter. Interior toe reinforcement
Padding. High density polyester and perforated EVA
Boreal Dry-Line® liner. Waterproof and breathable
Boreal footbed. “Absorbent rhomboids” of EVA for sweat evacuation. Indeformable, odor proof, and anti-allergenic
Midsole lining. “Radoma”, cellulose, sweat absorbing
Boreal midsole (depending on model). Very stiff or stiff, yielding better stability and anti-torsional support
Special EVA midsole. Shock absorption and thermal insulation
Shock absorbing air bed. In heel and midfoot, for protection
Hell counter. Interior heel reinforcement
Crampon lug
Protective rubber rands. On toe and heel
New flex system, shock absorbing. More comfort and control
Double flexion - front and side - more comfortable and precise.
Padding where foot support is maximised thanks to the shape of the sponge that hugs the ankle and prevents unwanted movement.
Unique flex system that allows longitudinal movement of the leg without opposition or pain
TPU injection system to support the heel and protect the textile of the upper
Three-piece tongue system where the user can adjust the height depending on the morphology of the leg
A thermal insulation system using Thinsulate® to completely surround the foot with no cold spots. The Thinsulate® lining is fixed in place without adhesives to maximise loft. The base of the boot is uniquely insulated with Triple layer Thinsulate underfoot minimise heat lost through the sole unit
Specially insulated insole to reduce heat loss
Toe rubber rand patented by BOREAL to avoid the lamination of the front of the rubber sheet
Dry-Line is more than just a membrane. It is made out of several layers which combine to give full waterproof protection with class leading breathability.
V-Label is the internationally recognised label for vegetarian or vegan products, which have been thoroughly tested.
Zenith Pro is our top performing rubber compound for all types of high level climbing.
Zenith Quattro provides long lasting, versatile performance.
Zenith Ultra is our stickiest compound, offering outstanding friction on marginal smears in steep terrain.
Endurance is our most durable rubber for extremely high wear applications.
A rock climbing shoe should fit “comfortably tight” throughout and never cause pain at any one particular point (especially in the toe box). Shoes fitted in this manner will stretch and produce a personalized fit after a while. Boots that produce painful “pressure points” usually won’t stretch out after the initial breaking in period.
The most important factor affecting the shoe’s fit is the shape of the last, the model “foot” around which the shoe is constructed. Boreal incorporates certain anatomical shapes in its lasts to achieve various effects depending upon what each shoe is designed for (technical edging, sport climbing, competition, long routes, etc.). The two most important characteristics of the last are the amount of “Flex” it has and the shape of its “Sole”.
Mixed lacing and velcro system that locks perfectly in a quick and easy way.
Special Boreal last for a great fit for people with narrow feet.
Cushioning system in the heel of the cat's feet for greater comfort during prolonged use.
Fastening system at the heel gives a better fit and avoids foot movement inside the shoe.
The IRS system goes a step further in the manufacturing of climbing shoes. This one piece climbing sole never deforms and has a superior fit. We can achieve different thickneses in the rubber and the one piece construction avoids possible delamination.
The Lateral Torsion System supports the foot without compromising flexibility.
Rand system for climbing shoes which thanks to its double tension provides a great fit for the heel and the arch of the foot.
Surrounds the foot and supports it in the best position for optimum strength and precision.
The Friction Skin coating provides a durable yet supple layer over the toes to enhance toe hooking ability without compromising comfort.
Recycled rubber in soles to reduce the environmental impact of our products.
V-Label is the internationally recognised label for vegetarian or vegan products, which have been thoroughly tested.
BOREAL produces all climbing shoes, mountaineering and trekking boots, W.A. and Trail running shoes and the majority of the other products in-house at the factory in Villena. The unique rubber compounds are exclusively used throughout the whole rock shoe range and are produced in the own factory, as well as a smaller selection of the trekking sole units such as the famous FDS-3. BOREAL takes great care in sourcing raw materials from only the best suppliers and the overwhelming majority of the raw materials are sourced from within Europe. Quality control is paramount and the on-site factory laboratory works constantly tests the quality of all raw materials entering the factory.
Although many processes are mechanised, the footwear remains handmade and this is reflected in the finished product. There is no substitute for the keen eye and ‘feel’ of an experienced artisan and this is why BOREAL chooses to do many things in the traditional way. For example, all leather hides are individually inspected for imperfections and then orientated and cut by hand to make best use of the infinite subtle variations of grain and stretch of the leather hide. Skills like this take time to learn and cannot simply be replicated by a computer.
Probably the best part of BOREAL is the committed team of people working at the factory in Villena, Spain. Many employees stay at BOREAL for their entire careers. The company values and rewards the employees and we believe this is reflected in the consistent high quality of the footwear produced.
C/ Altos de la Condomina, 15
03400 Villena · Alicante · Spain
Tel.: (+34) 965 800 589
Boreal manufactures all its models of climbing shoes, trail running shoes, hiking, trekking and mountain boots in Spain. We are proud to produce 100% of our footwear at our facilities in Villena, Alicante. Passion for technological innovation is deeply rooted in Boreal and is a defining characteristic of our company.