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In the 1970s, Boreal pursued a research program aimed at producing a higher-performance climbing shoe by developing the first rubber compound specifically for climbing. In 1979 Boreal designed the Firé made famous in the U.S. by Yosemite climber and free-soloist John Bachar.
Following the introduction of the Firé, Boreal became a difficult company to beat. Their sticky rubber compound had truly revolutionized the sport allowing climbers to move with improved confidence on the rock.
We find most people size at street shoe size to one size down.
Shoe sizing for Boreal can be confusing. For example, a US Men's Size 7 is a US Women's Size 8.5, which is a UK 6 or Euro 39.5. You can find our Boreal Shoe Size Chart by clicking here.
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