Boreal Diabolo
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Boreal

Diabolo

Unlock your climbing potential with the Boreal Diabolo, a shoe that fuses performance and comfort for climbers at every level! Experience the precision of a technical shoe wrapped in the coziness of an intermediate ascent.

Key Features

neutral profile

Aggressiveness

neutral

velcro closure

Closure

velcro

medium asymmetry

Asymmetry

medium

medium stiffness

Stiffness

medium

8

Comfort

8/10

6

Sensitivity

6/10

Specifications

Last Shape:

moderate

Volume Profile:

low

Upper Material:

Mixed

Rubber Type:

Zenith Pro

Lining:

Unlined

Sole Thickness:

4.3mm

Heel Cup:

tight

Toe Box:

normal

Performance

Edging

GOOD

Smearing

GOOD

Slab

GOOD

Vertical

GOOD

Overhang

OKAY

Cracks

GOOD

Heel Hooks

GOOD

Toe Hooks

OKAY

Edging

GOOD

Smearing

GOOD

Slab

GOOD

Vertical

GOOD

Overhang

OKAY

Cracks

GOOD

Heel Hooks

GOOD

Toe Hooks

OKAY

About This Shoe

Unlock your climbing potential with the Boreal Diabolo, a versatile climbing shoe that seamlessly blends performance and comfort for climbers at all levels. Designed with a neutral aggressiveness and medium asymmetry, the Diabolo caters to a wide range of climbing styles while ensuring that your foot remains relaxed and well-supported. This shoe emphasizes the balance between technical precision and all-day wearability, making it an ideal choice for both novice climbers and seasoned veterans seeking a reliable companion for their ascents. The Boreal Diabolo features a robust construction that includes a mixed upper material, expertly engineered to offer durability and breathability. This is complemented by the Zenith Pro rubber, which provides exceptional grip and traction on varying surfaces. The velcro closure system allows for easy adjustment, ensuring a secure fit that can be tailored to the nuances of your foot shape. With a medium stiffness rating, the Diabolo effectively transfers power to the shoe's toe, making it an excellent choice for edging and smearing while still preserving enough sensitivity for nuanced foot placements. Whether you’re tackling vertical climbs, navigating cracks, or pushing through overhangs, the Boreal Diabolo excels across diverse climbing terrains. Its performance shines on slabs and vertical routes, where good edging capabilities and smearing performance come into play. While it handles heel hooks effectively and offers adequate toe hooking, its versatility allows it to adapt to various climbing disciplines, including sport climbing, trad routes, and indoor bouldering. Each feature of the Diabolo is thoughtfully designed to enhance your climbing experience, allowing you to focus on your technique and overall enjoyment of the sport. Comfort is paramount in the Boreal Diabolo, earning an impressive comfort level of 8 out of 10, which is complemented by a sensitivity rating of 6. This makes it a highly suitable option for extended wear during long climbing sessions or multi-pitch adventures. Sizing is consistent with Boreal's standard measurements, and the shoe tends to accommodate a variety of foot shapes well. What sets the Diabolo apart is not just its functionality but its ability to provide a supportive yet forgiving fit, allowing climbers to push their limits without sacrificing comfort. In a world where performance often comes at the cost of comfort, the Boreal Diabolo stands as a testament to the idea that you can indeed have the best of both worlds in a climbing shoe.

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