Our verdict

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Great!

The Boreal Mutant is quite an enamoring Boreal product in the areas of surface traction and comfort. This edging wonder, however, has a few flaws, the most irritating of which would have to be its tight entry point. In spite of some misfires, the Boreal Mutant has enough qualities that make it a decent addition to one’s collection of climb-centric kicks.

Pros

  • Top 30% in
  • Need a climbing shoe that improves the shoes level of sensitivity and flexibility
  • Super-tenacious outsole
  • Boreal climbing shoes
  • Glove-like fit
  • Zero break-in period

Cons

  • Hard to slip inside
  • Lack of stiffness
  • Lack of stiffness

Provides adequate grip on different kinds of terrain

When it comes to bouldering performance, the Mutant is simply remarkable. It is a solid option if you:

  • Prefer a climbing shoe that is built for senders who wish to accomplish complicated routes using a variety of climbing techniques. 
  • Look for a climbing shoe that allows users to smear, edge, heel hook, and toe hook with efficiency.
  • Need a climbing shoe that improves the shoe’s level of sensitivity and flexibility.

Boreal Mutant logo

Provides adequate grip on different kinds of terrain 

A Boreal-exclusive outsole called Zenith is the component that provides adequate grip on different kinds of terrain in the Mutant. 

Boreal Mutant outsole

Top 30% in

When it comes to thickness, it can be anywhere between 4 mm and 4.5 mm, depending on the shoe size bought. This type of outsole favors edges and similar surfaces.

Boreal Mutant outsole 1

Who should buy the Boreal Mutant

Track and field. 

Boreal Mutant midsole

Flexible

It is engineered with an anti-deformation technology that allows it to flex without bending out of shape.

Boreal Mutant arch support

Grants extra clinging power

The climber’s foot is safely tucked inside the Boreal Mutant’s split leather upper. It comes with no liner. Virtually every inch of its lower region is reinforced with a long-wearing rand to grant the user extra clinging power where needed. 

Boreal Mutant upper

Provides additional toe hooking performance

The dome of its forefoot is furnished with Friction Skin, a special rubber coating around the toe box that gives the wearer additional grip when toe hooking.

Boreal Mutant toe hooking

Easy to wear

Stitched to its heel are two pull loops to assist during on and off. An adjustable Velcro strap makes up its closure system.

Boreal Mutant loop