BUTORA Unisex Acro Rock/Indoor Climbing Shoes

Product Information

A tensioned heel rand transfers power to the whole foot when heel hooking, preventing fatigue of the Achilles tendon. Leather: the most traditional material, it has the most stretch and will often increase a full size or more. Leather uppers can be lined or unlined while some are partially lined with lining help minimize stretch. Some dyed leather will occasionally leach dye onto sweaty feet, staining skin. In general, leather shoes should be bought in a smaller size. After what can be a painful breaking-in period, the inherent stretch allows the shoe to mold to your feet, ultimately providing superior comfort. While we considered anointing this model as the best climbing shoe in our Overall category, its peak performance potential is still slightly less than the Miura VS. This means the Katana Lace can still outperform 99% of us mortal climbers and our abilities!

With that in mind, aggressive shoes can be particularly problematic for climbers with wider feet. Thus, climbers with wide feet that want an aggressive shoe should specifically look for models that also have large toe boxes that are made with high-volume feet in mind, like the Scarpa Instinct VS, the Butora Acro, and the Butora Endeavor Moss. Closure System

Why You Should Trust Us

Due to being mostly rubber, Butora Acros take some time to break in and mold to your foot. One of the great things about Butora shoes is that they tend to follow normal street shoe sizes (crazy, I know). For an aggressive fit, Butora suggests downsizing half a size – which is what I did – and found these to be pretty snug. That said, I tend to downsize pretty aggressively for my shoes and was pleasantly surprised with how tight these were and how little they stretched (took about 2 months for ½ a size stretch). A flat-lasted shoe is generally more comfortable for longer routes and better at smearing and other low-angle footwork techniques. Downturned shoes (performance) Additionally, the Acro offers a great mix of sensitivity and underfoot support, making it a good all-around option for indoor and outdoor climbing.

A ‘ballet slipper’ shaped toe box moves the focal point of power to the center of the toe box instead of the inside edge. Fantastic performance in various conditions from a less aggressive design, the Katana Lace is the last and only shoe that some high-achieving climbers will ever need! The La Sportiva Theory is a purpose-made climbing shoe for hard indoor bouldering and competition climbing. With a single velcro strap and slipper-like comfort, it’s incredibly sensitive but offers surprising edging ability thanks to La Sportiva’s P3 tensioned rand system and No-Edge sole technology. Featuring an innovative construction technique where an upper comprised mainly of unlined leather and the rubber rand sandwich a microfiber lining, the shoe boasts the breathability and precision of an unlined shoe with the structural advantages of a lined shoe. This combination allows the shoe to mold precisely to your foot without overstretching, providing maximum comfort and performance without becoming too loose.

Analysis and Test Results

Flat and moderately asymmetrical, these shoes won’t pinch or prevent kids from walking around the gym or the crag base while wearing them. And they’ll probably outgrow them before wearing them out, as they have a 4.3 mm sole and durable rand. First, advanced shoes tend to have a much more aggressive shape, meaning they have a noticeable downturn (like a banana), that facilitates precise movement and placement of the shoe. Beginner climbing shoes, on the other hand, are primarily flat-soled and stiff, providing comfort and support, facilitating the development of skill and climbing muscles. Intermediate climbing shoes find a happy medium between these two styles, with a reasonable focus on performance, without giving up too much comfort. Fortunately, La Sportiva didn’t change the things that made the Solution popular shoes to begin with: The slight downturn and wide toe box make this a comfortable shoe suitable for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced climbers.

This is the terrain where the Acro Comp shines. From the soft, grippy heel to the rubber-covered toe that grabs hold of anything, the feel is about as close to barefoot as you’ll find in a climbing shoe. Plus, these shoes come with a 3D-injected midsole which provides extra stiffness underfoot. Although this also limits sensitivity to some degree, the added stiffness reduces foot fatigue, which is ideal for newer climbers. Durability: your shoes will suffer a lot of abuse. Between technical footwork, smearing, and everything else they have to take, a shoe with a sturdy rubber sole and durable upper will last much longer than a thinner soled shoe. This is especially important on the toe, which does most of the work and sustains constant abrasion. However, for precise footwork, a thinner sole allows for more sensitivity, so it’s essential to find a balance.You probably know at least a little about the shape of your feet. Are they wide? Narrow? High arches or low? Chunky or thin? There’s no foot-shaming here, but it’s worth taking the time to match your foot to the shoe that will match you best. Leather climbing shoes are the traditional choice as they are more smell-resistant and are easier to care for. However, they tend to stretch and soften over time (up to about 1 full US size). Some leather shoes are even lined with a synthetic fabric, which reduces stretching to about 1/2 of a US size. Instead of dividing their shoes by gender, Butora has a narrow and wide version that helps get the fit you want, which is awesome. While finding the right size climbing shoe isn’t always the easiest task, their narrow/ wide option paired with the Acro’s velcro closure system is sure to help you get the.

Featuring a unique triple hook fork and loop strap closure system, the Acro allows you to get a more personalized fit with your shoes. At the same time, it has a set of large pull tabs at the heel to help you slip on the shoe with relative ease. Although it did well in most circumstances, the Miura VS couldn’t hang with the big guns when push came to shove. It was less confident on tiny footholds, especially on severely overhanging terrain.

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The injection-molded Pebax, half-midsole combined with the tensioned-rubber midsole gives longitudinal rigidity when standing on small edges. The elongated toe-rand provides torsional stiffness also for better edging strength and toe-power. The heel-rand rubber’s hardness coupled with the injection-molded Pebax heel-cup allows for pain-free heel-hooking. Precision.Control. Stability. Power. Dominating the climbing market for the past decade, this shoe has an excellent reputation in the climbing community and professional climbers alike. Finding the right pair of climbing shoes for people with wide feet isn’t easy. So, it’s critical that you know what to look for as you shop. Here are some of the most important things to keep in mind before you buy. Climbing Shoe Profiles The rest of the shoe, and the thin 3.5 mm outsole, contribute to the Instinct VS’s decent sensitivity. The tight heel, single velcro power strap, and extensive rubber on top of the toe box make the shoe feel solid on any kind of fancy technical footwork, from hooks to toe scums to bicycle moves. If it does, this shoe is another contender for best value. Butora prices their shoes competitively, and the Acro is relatively affordable for such a high-performing shoe.