Why We Like The Black Diamond Shadow Climbing Shoe
With its sharp asymmetry and deep downturn, the Shadow Climbing Shoe is undoubtedly the most aggressive option in Black Diamond's exciting lineup of footwear for the vertical world. Instead of vertical, however, the Shadow shines on overhung boulders and routes. The NeoFriction Fuse rubber sole has a sensitive, sticky nature so we can feel micro-edges on our toe, and instead of making the sole out of several cut strips of rubber, Black Diamond molded the rubber directly onto the upper to reduce peeling and increase longevity. Equally unique, the upper features a soft, breathable knit microfibers with rubber strips for effective toe-hooking.
Details
- Black Diamond's aggressive, downturn shoe for climbing overhangs
- Knit upper with printed rubber strips for effective toe hooking
- NeoFriction Fuse rubber molded onto upper for long-lasting traction
- Soft midsole enhances sensitivity for better precision
- Item #BLD00QX
- Upper Material
- Engineered Knit Technology, printed rubber
- Closure
- hook-and-loop
- Midsole
- soft flex
- Rubber
- NeoFriction Fuse (4.3mm)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- climbing
- Claimed Weight
- [single, size 10] 8oz
- Asymmetrical Curvature
- aggressive
- Profile
- downturn
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 38 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 15, 2024
Great shoes
I got half a size under what i get for regular shoes and after breaking them in they are great. Everything about the shoes sticks super well
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 5, 2024
SIZE UP
please buy 1 size up from what u currently wear. I’m a US men size 9 so i bought a size 9, my toes feel like there bending in half. Now i need to re buy them but in a 10
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 18, 2024
Needs research
I’m not sure who did the sizing on this Climbing shoe but it’s absolutely so far off I just don’t get it. I’ve been Climbing for 35 years and I’ve gone through dozens of shoes in that time. I’ve never worn larger than a 9 1/2 or 10 Climbing shoe I ordered this shoe three different times in the ended up ordering a 12.5. how can it be off so much. The tow box is way too small and pinches your toes over as well as the space above the foot has way too much room I’ve climbed in the shoe for the last 2-3 weeks, hoping it would somehow start to work and it just doesn’t . might want to take a little more time and researching and development in this shoe. And I’m a black diamond fan fan through and through
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 28, 2023
Size not even close
I have probably 5- 6different Climbing shoes. All of them are size 10 this was my newest addition to my shoes after ordering a 10 1/2 that didn’t fit I ordered an 11 1/2 and it was super tight as well. Not even close. Not sure who did the sizing on these but they’re way off I have a size 12! Coming to me But they’re way off.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 14, 2023
Wow
The grip with these shoes is incredible. Heel and toe hook with ease. New favorite shoes
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 17, 2022
Love It!
Feel on indoor and outdoor is great. There's no thoughts of "i hope my foot holds" when using these. I wear a street 11 and went with a 10.5 and its perfectly uncomfortable.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 17, 2022
SIZE
The structure of the shoe is great; very aggressive design. However, there is no return permitted and the shoe is not true to size.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
June 14, 2022
decent shoe
nice soft and precise shoe, great for bouldering. The fit could be better. there is a nice pocket for the knuckle of your big toe, but overall the show is very low volume. expect to size up a minimum of a half size over your street shoe.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 10, 2021
Surprised
My first impression was that it was more of a basic shoe; after bouldering and route climbing in them for a few weeks, they toe-in and hold on small edges very well. I’ve done a few heel hooks on route that held on smaller edges that stuck. Also, the shape of the shoe started to evolve with my foot shape. Overall, happy about the purchase and have a few ideas for improvements.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 10, 2020
Size is a little tricky
These look awesome: soft and aggressive. Unfortunately the sizing runs really small. I wear 9-9.5 street shoe and can’t get my feet in the size 9 shoe :(
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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