You will love how the Butora Rubicon Unisex Shoes bridge the gap between high-end performance and reliable comfort during your next session at the gym or the crag. You can immediately feel the plush comfort of the synthetic suede upper and the breathable German leather footbed, which work together to keep your feet feeling fresh during long, demanding climbs. This intermediate slipper-style shoe wraps your foot in a snug, sock-style entry, while the double-strap closure allows you to dial in the perfect tension for every technical move. You can trust your feet on the smallest of edges or smear with total confidence, thanks to a medium-soft flex and a convex midsole that provides an incredible connection between you and the rock.

It is a shoe built to help you push your limits while ensuring every step feels balanced, secure, and incredibly sensitive.

Key Features

  • Lightweight: Approximately 500g (per shoe), offering a lightweight feel that reduces fatigue during long vertical sessions.
  • 4mm NEO Fuse Split Sole: The layers of Butora’s stickiest rubber provides exceptional grip and flexibility, making it perfect for technical smearing, edging, and smedging on both indoor and outdoor routes.
  • Convex Midsole: Made of tensioned rubber and half-length 3D injection-moulded polyether block amide (Pebax), this uniquely shaped midsole balances rigidity and tension to deliver superior under-toe sensitivity, allowing you to feel every nuance of the climbing surface.
  • Moderate Downturn: Provides increased power and precision in the forefoot while maintaining all-around comfort for longer sessions.
  • Synthetic Suede Upper: This durable material ensures the shoe is soft against your foot while maintaining its shape over time for consistent performance.
  • Knitted Synthetic Tongue: Designed for high breathability and comfort, the knitted tongue allows for better airflow and a softer feel against the top of your foot.
  • German Leather Footbed: For enhanced breathability, helps manage moisture and keeps your feet comfortable during intense sessions.
  • Double-Strap Closure System: Combining the ease of a slipper with two adjustable straps, this system ensures a fast and secure fit that keeps your foot locked in place during high-tension moves.
  • Sock-Style Entry: The soft, sock-like construction allows you to get into your shoes quickly while providing a close, comfortable fit that feels like a second skin.
  • 3D-Moulded Heel Cup: Offers a secure, vacuum-like fit to give you maximum confidence and stability when executing technical heel hooks.
  • Unisex Medium-High Volume Fit: Providing an adaptable and accommodating shape for climbers with wider feet and higher arches.

The Rubicon is designed as a truly intermediate shoe, making it ideal for climbers transitioning from their first pair of shoes to something that offers more precision and sensitivity without sacrificing comfort.

The shoe incorporates a German leather footbed and a knitted synthetic tongue, both of which are designed to enhance airflow and manage moisture to keep your feet comfortable and fresh.

Yes, the 4mm NEO FUSE split sole is engineered to excel in both environments, providing the stickiness needed for plastic gym holds and the durability required for outdoor rock surfaces.

Brand : Butora

Model # : BUTORARUBI

Gender : Unisex

Shoe Type : Climbing

Weight : 500g (per shoe)

Upper : Synthetic Suede | German Leather | Knit Tongue

Midsole : Rubber

Outsole : 4mm NEO Fuse Rubber

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