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BOREAL have been manufacturing premium quality from the very beginning. Four decades of experience and testing means you can trust BOREAL to deliver the quality and performance you need. High quality craftsmanship ensures that our products will stand the test of time.

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Boreal Saurus 2.0

A solid and supportive running shoe with plenty of cushioning underfoot, this is a great all-rounder that can comfortably take you from the local park to a proper hill day. Besides running, this versatile shoe is equally suited to hillwalking and backpacking, says Dan Bailey.

22 Mar

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Latest Reviews

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Boreal Drom Mid Tech

With great durability, comfort and performance on a variety of terrain, the Drom Mid Tech has impressed John McKenna on scrambles and long hill days where a light boot usually beats a heavy one.

2 10 Nov, 2023

Boreal Nevada kid's walking boots

Whether it's dog walking, a day on the hills, or kicking defenceless furniture, these children's leather boots have proved a hit for apprentice reviewer Daisy Bailey.

6 31 Aug, 2023

Boreal Flyers Mid

Robust, supportive, and with a decent all-terrain tread, the mid-cut version of Boreal's technical approach shoe is built to last, says Rob Greenwood, and should be a good investment for anyone seeking a more substantial option for mountain use in particular.

7 11 Aug, 2023

Boreal Alpha

If you're after a forgiving rock shoe that's equally suited to beginners and all-day climbing in the less demanding grades, the competitively...

10 21 Jul, 2023

OTS Trade Show Reports

For the first time since the pandemic UKC and UKH have attended an actual, real life trade show, OTS in Liverpool. Here are the...

8 4 Aug, 2022

Boreal Joker and Joker Lace

The Joker is a supremely comfortable and adaptable rock shoe, that's capable of fitting an array of foot shapes and sizes, says Rob...

1 Jul, 2022

Boreal Crux and Crux Lace (Men's and Women's)

If you're seeking a single rock shoe to do a bit of everything, and which offers comfort without making major...

12 8 Apr, 2022

Latest News

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Beta Eco

Beta Eco is constructed using recycled materials wherever possible in an effort to lead the way for environmentally sustainable climbing shoes.

31 May, 2021

BOREAL Crux performance climbing shoe

The new BOREAL Crux is a stunning technical all-rounder for those who want high level performance with more versatility than extremely down-turned shoes can achieve.

26 Apr, 2021

New Footwear Spring / Summer '21

In the absence of any trade show this year, we've created our own. Normally, shows tend to focus on products hitting the market in 6 months to a year, but we've asked brands to talk about the new kit available now. In this first round up, we're showing...

11 8 Mar, 2021

BOREAL Ace and Ballet

The BOREAL Ace and Ballet are modern takes on classic models. The Ace is the ideal routes shoe, with a precise fit and superb edging...

14 Apr, 2020

The all new BOREAL Beta and Beta Women's

A new shoe aimed at intermediate climbers who spend most of their time climbing indoors, Beta will help you perform...

3 10 Mar, 2020

OutDoor 2019 - New Climbing Shoes and Footwear

We're just back from the annual summer gear-fest that is the OutDoor trade show. As Europe sweltered in the...

26 8 Jul, 2019

Boreal Mountain Boots - Triglav / Nelion / Arwa

Spring 2019 sees the launch of new family of alpine mountaineering boots from Boreal. The three new models...

27 Mar, 2019

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Competition Win a Pair of Boreal Satori

Painstakingly tested and developed by world class climbers and drawing on Boreal's unparalleled 45+ years at the cutting edge of rock shoe design. The Satori is our most advanced performance shoe yet and here's your chance to win a pair...

22 Apr

Competition WINNERS - Win 1 of 2 Pairs of Boreal Joker or Joker Lace (Men's or Women's)

The Joker, our bestselling model is now in its third generation, and has been upgraded to offer an improved fit and features the use of more sustainable recycled materials. Here's your chance to win 1 of 2...

15 Oct, 2022

Competition WINNERS - Win 1 of 2 Pairs of Boreal Crux

The world of high-performance shoes can be confusing, each model focusing on a narrow aspect of climbing. Crux offers a refreshing change. Equally at home whether bouldering, sport climbing or trad climbing, Crux is the one shoe for all...

2 27 Jun, 2022