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In short: I wore the Boostics on the slick, slightly overhanging limestone of American Fork Canyon and the thin granite crystals and smears of Little Cottonwood Canyon. In both venues, the Boostics performed exceptionally well. However, they truly shined when the climbing required the use of small footholds.
I found the Boostics instilled newfound confidence that allowed me to apply weight to tiny holds and nubbins without overthinking. Right out of the box, the Boostics seemed to elevate the fluidity of my edging technique.
2021 Scarpa Boostic Climbing Shoe Review
While soft “rubber sock” style shoes often come with a very thin midsole or no midsole at all, the