Boreal
At Up and Under in Cardiff, we are proud to be an official UK stockist of Boreal footwear, offering a wide selection of their most popular products, including rock climbing shoes, walking boots, mountaineering footwear, and technical accessories.
Founded in 1975 in Villena, Spain, Boreal quickly earned global recognition for its high-performance outdoor footwear. The company revolutionised climbing in the early 1980s with the launch of Firé, the first rock shoe featuring sticky rubber, which transformed the sport by significantly improving grip and precision on rock surfaces. Boreal remains at the forefront of the industry thanks to continuous innovation and close collaboration with elite climbers. From cutting-edge materials like the FDS-3 outsole system to their renowned comfort and build quality, Boreal footwear is trusted by professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. All Boreal shoes are handmade in their dedicated factory in Villena, maintaining full control over quality and sustainability. By sourcing raw materials from within Europe and minimising outsourcing, Boreal ensures both environmental responsibility and excellent product quality.
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Indo Women's
The Boreal Indo Women's builds on the success of the popular Crux rockshoe, offering enhanced sensitivity, ultra-sticky Zenith Ultra 2.0 rubber and a highly comfortable stretch VENT upper. This shoe strikes a perfect balance between high performance and outstanding comfort, making it uniquely Boreal. Ideal for situations demanding exceptional smearing capabilities alongside reliable edging performance.
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Indo
The Boreal Indo builds on the success of the popular Crux rockshoe, offering enhanced sensitivity, ultra-sticky Zenith Ultra 2.0 rubber and a highly comfortable stretch VENT upper. This shoe strikes a perfect balance between high performance and outstanding comfort, making it uniquely Boreal. Ideal for situations demanding exceptional smearing capabilities alongside reliable edging performance.
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Tempest Women's
Your new favourite trail walking shoe. The Boreal Tempest is lightweight, grippy, weatherproof, comfortable and stylish. What more do you want?
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Drom Tech
The Boreal Drom Tech Low is an approach shoe that's been built with highly waterproof and abrasion resistant Putek textile uppers, making them perfect for climbing approaches in mixed conditions. They feature a lateral PU overlay and toe cap for added protection, as well as highly adjustable lace closures that extent close to the toes for a super secure fit. The Drom tech also boast a fully board-lasted construction with full-length midsole which provides excellent underfoot support across rough terrains.
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Saurus 2.0 Women's
The Boreal Saurus 2.0 Women's is a robust and comfortable trail running shoe that's been designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding terrains, thanks to its Vibram Trail sole in MegaGrip. They also feature Boreal's patented Integrated Toe Rand (ITR) system that helps prevent the delamination of the toe-cap. The Saurus 2.0 is a great shoe and is perfectly suited for outdoor activities such as orienteering, trail running and approach walks.
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Saurus 2.0
The Boreal Saurus 2.0 is a robust and comfortable trail running shoe that's been designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding terrains, thanks to its Vibram Trail sole in MegaGrip. They also feature Boreal's patented Integrated Toe Rand (ITR) system that helps prevent the delamination of the toe-cap. The Saurus 2.0 is a great shoe and is perfectly suited for outdoor activities such as orienteering, trail running and approach walks.
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Triglav WS
The Boreal Triglav Women's is a durable and technical alpine mountaineering boot designed for robust performance in cold conditions. These boots are crampon compatible and provide excellent protection against the elements. Featuring a breathable Dry-Line lining for reliable moisture protection, along with lightweight and abrasion-resistant materials in the upper with targeted reinforcements. Ideal for ice climbing and mountaineering, they boast a multi-layered sole that ensures reliable performance on steep terrain, whether with or without crampons.
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Magma Forestal
The Boreal Magma Forestal is a great rugged walking shoe that's packed full of great features and good looks. They have a full grain leather upper and the combination of off-road ability and street styling make this shoe ideal for adventurous travelling/sightseeing. Whether walking down trails or along the streets, the Magma is your perfect companion.
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Magma Style
The Boreal Magma Style is a versatile, waterproof trail shoe designed for both outdoor adventures and everyday wear. Made with premium 2mm Nubuck leather and a fully breathable Sympatex® lining, it keeps your feet dry and comfortable in rain, snow and cooler conditions. The cushioned HFS heel system and padded tongue provide a secure and supportive fit, while the rugged Vibram® Lite Wolf sole delivers excellent grip on trails, paths, and city streets. Stylish enough for travel and durable enough for the outdoors, the Magma Style is your perfect all-in-one shoe for hiking, walking, and exploring.
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Crux Lace
The Boreal Crux Lace is a stunning technical and all-round climbing shoe for those who are looking for a high level performance with more versatility than extremely down-turned shoes can achieve. It is equally at home bouldering, sport climbing or trad climbing, Crux Lace is the one shoe that suits all occasions.
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Explorer
The Boreal Explorer is a supremely comfortable leather and textile walking boot with lower ankle height and soft flex. Contrast stitching provides a subtle and stylish look, while the durable construction makes it ideal for exploring hiking paths and trails at home or abroad.
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Triglav
The Boreal Triglav are a technical alpine mountaineering boot that are robust, crampon compatible and offer a good level of protection against the cold. They have a breathable Dry-Line lining that offers reliable moisture protection, and the upper is made with lightweight and abrasion-resistant materials that have targeted reinforcements. These are the perfect boots for ice climbing and mountaineering, thanks to their multi-layered sole that offers reliable performance in steep terrain, whether with or without crampons.
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Explorer Women's
The Boreal Explorer is a supremely comfortable leather and textile walking boot with lower ankle height and soft flex. Contrast stitching provides a subtle and stylish look, while the durable construction makes it ideal for exploring hiking paths and trails at home or abroad.
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Alligator Women's
The Boreal Alligator Women's Trail Running Shoe is your ultimate companion for every adventure, from mountain trails to local parks. Lightweight, cushioned and designed for superior traction, this versatile shoe delivers exceptional comfort and performance. The breathable PU Air mesh lining keeps your feet cool and comfortable, while shock-absorbing EVA layers with double density provide optimal cushioning without the bulk. Equipped with a Vibram Exmoor sole, these shoes offer unbeatable grip, making them perfect for all terrains and conditions. Step up your running game with the Boreal Alligator and experience effortless mobility on any path.
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Aspen Girls
The Boreal Aspen Girls is a fully featured high quality walking boot designed for your little wanderer! Designed to be able to cope with hard terrain, muddy puddles and wet/ windy weather! Perfect for holidays, weekends away or the school run on rainy, wet, windy days!
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Alligator
The Boreal Alligator is a versatile trail-running shoe built for both rugged mountain paths and park trails. Lightweight and cushioned, it offers outstanding grip and comfort. Its abrasion-resistant, hydrophobic mesh upper with PU injection ensures durability and breathability, while a rubber toe cap adds protection. A PU Air Net lining boosts ventilation, and dual-density EVA layers provide shock absorption without extra bulk. The Vibram Exmoor™ outsole delivers excellent traction across any terrain. Ideal for trail running, orienteering, fast approaches and summer hikes alike, the Alligator is a reliable partner for any adventure.
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Crux Women's
The Boreal Crux Women's is a stunning technical all-rounder for those who want high level performance with more versatility than extremely down-turned shoes can achieve.
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Silex Lace
The Boreal Silex Lace has long been established as the go-to route climbing shoe, and the latest updates ensure it maintains this status. Silex offers a perfect blend of fit, support and precision, making it ideal for those operating in the mid grades to push their skills without sacrificing comfort. It features a split leather upper, a clever lacing system that goes all the way to the toe and net ventilation for optimum breathability. These shoes are perfect for anyone looking for all-day comfort combined with technical performance for long gym sessions and multi-pitch trad climbs.
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Beta Women's
The Boreal Beta Women's is a comfortable, entry level climbing shoe that makes use a synthetic knitted upper. This makes it a light and breathable model suitable for long climbing sessions. Perfectly suited to newer climbers but equally, if worn tight can be an excellent option for more advanced climbers on vertical or slabby terrain.
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Beta Chalk Bag
The Boreal Beta Chalk Bag is the perfect accessory to complement your day under the rocks.
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Beta
The Boreal Beta is a comfortable, entry level climbing shoe that makes use as a synthetic knitted upper. This makes it a light and breathable model suitable for long climbing sessions. Perfectly suited to newer climbers but equally, if worn tight can be an excellent option for more advanced climbers on vertical or slabby terrain.
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Bamba
The Boreal Bamba is an approach shoe, ideal for taking you from the crag to the pub in style. These are a perfect summer time shoe. The upper is made from durable, soft European split leather with a PU AirNet lining to help keep your feet dry and cool. The funky lattice pattern is a TPU lace tension system that helps spread the load around your foot, creating better fit.
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Arwa
The Boreal Arwa is constructed out of modern synthetic materials, providing a super lightweight boot. Insulated by a full internal single layer of Thinsulate® lining - even on the sole to provide a real warmth even in the toughest conditions. The boot is suitable for all sorts of mountaineering from 4000m peaks, Scottish winter routes, alpinism and mixed and ice routes.
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Joker Lace Women's
The Boreal Joker Lace Women's is a beginners or all-day shoe that is adapted for slimmer feet but still has all the performance and comfort of the classic Boreal Joker. The lace closure system ensures a great fit and the PU Air Net lining makes these shoes breathable and comfortable.
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Joker Lace
The Boreal Joker Lace is a classic Boreal shoe, and an ideal choice for all-day climbing. The semi-asymmetric last with a slim fitting heel and low tension rand gives enough precision for the difficult moves you may encounter on long routes whilst not being stressful for your feet. The full length lace-up closure system ensures a snug fit and the Air Net lining makes these shoes breathable and comfortable.
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G1 Expe
The Boreal G1 Expe is designed for work on the highest mountains of the world. These high altitude boots are very warm and very durable but due to their construction are also very light and easy to climb in. This triple layer boot consists of a removable inner bootie, a mid layer shell and an integrated outer gaiter.
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Footbed
The Boreal Footbed is an anatomically shaped insole made by Boreal. It can be cut to fit inside most shoes. Great for walking or mountaineering when some shock absorption may reduce injury or aches. With antibacterial qualities to keep them smelling fresh for longer and machine washable for when they aren’t. Made from recycled material.
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Drom Mid
The Boreal Drom Mid is a no-compromise mid-height shoe built for the mountains. The Drom packs all the performance features you need and will take you wherever you want to go. Perfect for at home walking to your local crag or high in the mountains, Drom is like a 4x4 for your feet.
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