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

  • Recommendable for bouldering
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  • Super-tenacious outsole
  • Provides immense amounts of comfort
  • Glove-like fit
  • Track and field

Cons

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  • Poor substandard sensitivity

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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.

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Provides additional toe hooking performance 

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

Boreal Mutant outsole

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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

Provides additional toe hooking performance

This shoe built for bouldering has a midsole unit for extra underfoot stiffness and support. 

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

Provides immense amounts of comfort

The climber’s foot is safely tucked inside the Boreal Mutant’s curb 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

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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