Unparallel Up Lace

Introduction

The Unparallel Up Laceis a performance climbing shoe, with a precision fit, a good edge and lots of rubber: ideal for face climbing, crack climbs and multi-pitching.

Unlike anything you’ve tried before, theUnparallel Up Lace is a uniquely put together climbing shoe,with perhaps the best comparison saying it is something of mixbetweenthe La Sportiva Miura and Five Ten Anasazi Pink. The speed-lacing system allows you to dial in the perfect fitwhilst alsogiving you the optionto quickly ditch theshoes when your feet need a rest on that tenth pitch. Ribbed lacesimprove hold and minimise the riskthe shoes coming undone.The UP Lace comes with generous amounts of protective randing rubber, making it perfect forcrack climbing – adding overall frictionand foot protection.

On thebase of the shoe is afull length Unparallel RH (Real Honour) rubber sole, which competes blow for blow with the best rubbers in the business. This is the harder ofUnparallel’s two climbing compounds, and isbetter suited to edging than the RH formula. This means, whilst offering precisiongrip on small protrusions, it is a little less sticky overall. On the upside it does last longer than its RS counterpart. The midsole is reasonably stiff, makingthe UP Lacea good option on long vertical climbs,where maximum support is required.

Sizing

If you require some assistance with sizing this climbing shoe to your particular needs click here:Rock Climbing Shoe Sizing Guide

Video

The video below takes a look at the features of the Unparallel UP Lace

Who are Unparallel Shoes?

Whilst you mightn’t have heard of Unparallel shoes, they are far from new to the climbing shoe game. Based out of their Redlands factory in Fullerton, California, Unparallel rose from the ashes of Five Ten’s US manufacturing headquarters, all of which relocated to China as part of the brand’s assimilation into the Adidas family. Run by longterm Five Ten development and manufacturing associate Sang Lee, along with members of the original design team (who brought you many of Five Ten’s most iconic models), Unparallel continues to go from strength to strength in both the rock climbing and mountain biking shoe categories.

The Rubber

Unparallel use rubbers based on the original Stealth compounds, all of which are sourced from the same factory which has long produced Five Ten’s iconic rubber.

Review

• Rock + Run Unparallel Up Lace Review

Specification

• Colour:Blue & Black
• Lining:Synthetic
• Midsole: Full Synthetic Midsole
• Outsole: 4.2mm UP RH
• Upper: Synthetic Leather
• Closure:Lace Up
• Weight: 450g (pair UK 8)

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