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Unparallel
At Up and Under in Cardiff, we stock a specialist range of Unparallel climbing shoes, including popular models like the Flagship, Engage, NewTro, Up-Rise, and Up-Lace. Whether you're a gym climber or tackling outdoor routes, these shoes offer exceptional fit and grip. Visit our store for expert fitting advice and test them out on our in-store climbing wall - or shop online for fast UK-wide delivery if you already know your size.
Unparallel climbing shoes are crafted in their own UP factory in California, drawing on over 20 years of climbing shoe expertise. What sets them apart is their unique high-friction rubber compound, engineered and processed entirely in-house. This ensures industry-leading grip and durability, helping you push limits on every climb. Designed by climbers, for climbers, Unparallel shoes deliver the precision and comfort you need to climb with confidence.
Top Unparallel Models We Stock:
Flagship: High-performance edging and power for overhangs
Engage: Versatile all-rounder, perfect for beginners and intermediates
NewTro: Aggressive design for steep sport climbing
Up-Lace: Precision lacing for crack climbing and trad routes
Up-Rise: Balanced stiffness and sensitivity for mixed terrain
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NewTro Lace
The Unparallel Newtro Lace is a high-performance climbing shoe with an aggressive toe, precision lacing, sticky RA rubber, and a secure low-volume heel, built for steep sport climbing, caves, and technical overhangs where every foothold counts.
£145.00 inc. VAT £130.18 inc. VAT
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NewTro VCS
The Unparallel NewTro VCS is a top-tier rock shoe designed for high performance, especially on steep terrain and overhangs, thanks to its aggressive toe. With the Zero Closure System and an open U-throat, these shoes offer easy access without compromising performance. The synthetic upper, lined and randed with RA rubber, enhances edging performance on thin surfaces. Versatile across all climbing disciplines, these shoes are a superb choice for climbers at any level.
From £130.18 inc. VAT
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UP-Rise VCS LV
The Unparallel UP-Rise VCS LV offers versatility across different terrains, featuring a full RH rubber sole that balances friction and durability for effective edging and smearing. Its Velcro Closure System allows for precise tension adjustments and easy on/off functionality. Plus, the VD rubber toe patch enhances friction for toe hooks and provides added protection during crack climbing.
From £122.99 inc. VAT
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Flagship Women LV
The Unparallel Flagship Women LV is a high-performance, low-volume rock shoe designed specifically for women. Featuring a separated outsole for maximum stiffness and power to the toe, it maintains sensitivity and feel to the rest of the foot without extra volume. With a 3D moulded toe cap and heel outsole in VC Pro high-friction rubber compounds, it offers precise micro body adjustments without transferring movement to the toe.
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From £119.99 inc. VAT
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Flagship
The Unparallel Flagship rockshoes feature a durable, high-friction rubber toe cap and a one-strap closure system for a secure fit. The outsole is made from RS and RH rubber and split into two pieces. This all-encompassing shoe is built for all things from pinpoint precision work on high, outdoor sport routes, to low-percentage toe hooks in competition finals. It’s the shoe you want to have when ‘sending it’ is on the line.
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From £119.99 inc. VAT
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Engage Lace UP
The Unparallel Engage Lace UP is a great choice of shoe for both new and seasoned climbers. Made with comfortable, US premium leather, the Engage lace up delivers long lasting performance and a fit that moulds to your foot. These all round rockshoes feature a fast lacing system and a RH rubber sole, which is Unparallel's most versatile compound, your footwork will be secure everywhere from the gym to outdoor climbing.
From £119.44 inc. VAT