Boreal Stinger

Pros: outstanding shoes
Cons: none

This is the second climbing shoe I've owned. I love them. After having some time to improve on my technique and footwork, I decided to get a better pair of shoes and the Stinger was recommended to me. They are wonderful. Edging is so much easier with...

Pros: Innovative, very sensitive, great for edging.
Cons: Uncomfortable for standing around in. But who wears these things on the ground?

I love these shoes! I loved these shoes from the first time I climbed with them. Now, a year later, they are still comfortable, still durable, and people are still asking me what I think of them. I tell them this: the Stinger is a great shoe.

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Pros: Great shoe
Cons: Hard to fit if not done right

These shoes are not for the faint of heart. They are an extremely aggressive shoe. The way they are made is simply amazing. They will hold on to ledges you had no clue would even hold you. The rubber is also a very good soft rubber as well. The...

Pros: powerful footwork with quality contact
Cons: require precise footwork

The Stinger is NOT for beginners, I'd recommend it for intermediate to advanced sport climbing. I won't be trad-ing in my stingers ever and I don't boulder or use them in gyms except for the odd hard onsight attempt. I pull on the stingers for outdoor...

Pros: great shoes, comfortable, smear well
Cons: do not have stealth c4 rubber

After I destroyed my first pair of climbing shoes, I decided I needed to purchase an outstanding pair. So I went to my local rock gym tried out some demo shoes and I had a tuff decision between purchasing the Boreal Stingers, Diablos, and Spirits. I...

Pros: support
Cons: no edging

I purchased this shoe because it looked cool and felt great.I like it because it gives good support all over.The only downside is that it doesn't edge all that well and that is one thing I need for when I climb.
I give it a 4 overall because it is=...

Pros: Very "grippy" and effective on the rock.
Cons: Need to put them on carefully for a comfortable fit.

First a confession ... It's embarrassing to say, but ... Yes, I was first attracted to the Boreal Stingers because they look so flashy and wildly high-tech. So, I tried a pair on, not expecting to buy them, because they looked so uncomfortable. But, I...

Pros: feel, edging
Cons: poor friction

They are one of the, if not the most sensitive shoes on the market. Awesome feel, edging and smearing. I used these on routes upto 5.13b (fr8a or English E7 6c) and found them in general, excellent. One problem - VERY POOR RUBBER. 5.10 , Scarpa and La...

Pros: Great performance, fair price, versatile
Cons: Can be slightly uncomfortable, specialized for overhanging routes

These are the first pair of climbing shoes I have owned, purchased on the advice of a friend. I tried a great many other shoes on for fit and comfort, and the Stinger's fit and worked the best.

I won't go so far as to say these shoes are...

Pros: I really can't think of any.
Cons: Quality control issues, not a good value for the $$$

Generally, the assumption among people is that the more money you pay, the better the product you get. Simple supply and demand shows this to be true; but every now and then, you get a scenario where you get a fantastic deal for the money, or on the...