When you’re run out and staring at the crux, the most important gear you have – is on your feet. Introducing Black Diamond’s most aggressive shoe, the Shadow - now with an aggressive, downturned last designed for delivering power for attacking steeper sport climbs and boulder problems. Built upon Black Diamond’s unrivalled legacy of industry-leading technology, research and development, the Shadow LV is a climbing shoe that can deliver maximum performance with optimal comfort: whether you’re spending a whole day at the crag or crushing at the gym.
The Black Diamond Shadow LV climbing shoes are constructed with an aggressive, down-turned last which encourages your toes to a hooked position for precision and power. This style and fit establishes the Shadow as a performance shoe for intermediate climbers and beyond, catering to both boulderers and climbers who want to keep their shoes on throughout a long day of climbing.
Designed with an upper fabric that consists entirely of Black Diamond’s engineered knit technology, the Shadow provides stretch where you need it, support where it matters and all-around exceptional breathability, to ensure you can push your limits every session. The Shadow features durable, uniquely moulded rubber – engineered to optimize weight, streamline performance consistency and enhance comfort, additionally complemented by a minimalist soft-flex midsole for intricate sensitivity.
Black Diamond’s Shadow LV is a single-strap Velcro shoe that combines innovative technology with a low volume last and a classic, down-turned hook design to create an advanced, aggressive shoe that excels in all-day performance.
Type: Aggressive, downturned last for steep routes and bouldering
Ability: Intermediate to advanced
Closure: Single velcro strap
Rubber: 4.3mm rubber is built for durability and moulded for optimal consistency and performance
Midsole: Minimalist soft-flex midsoles provide added sensitivity and comfort
Upper: Synthetic knit fabric uppers provide stretch where you need it, support where it matters and exceptional breathability
Weight: Approx. 800g
Reviews
surinder
18/07/2024
Although it was advertised as a size 9 and indeed, the tag inside the shoe states it is a 9; I think it is something like a size 6. Perhaps it was mis tagged. It was a birthday present for my son in early June and unfortunately he did not try them on until a week ago so I am stuck with them, unused and still in it's box.
Two people wit size 9 feet have tried them and can only get their toes into the neck of the shoe.
Carolina
17/06/2024
It was going to be for a birthday present. The box arrived in a really bas condition and the shoes looked like someone tried them before, as I found some marks on the soil and side.
If you are considering to buy them, make sure you go for at least 2.5 sizes up your street one, as this model is an aggressive shape one. If you are a beginner or improver, I wouldn’t recommend you to buy this type of shoes.
John
16/04/2024
My Grandson take a size 5 shoe but he couldn’t even get these shoes over the top of his foot .
We know they have to fit snug but there was no chance he could even get them on .
Zoe
22/03/2024
Took a couple of attempts to find the correct size hence 4 stars but these are brilliant climbing shoes at a great price. For reference, I wear a size 5 street shoe and ended up with a size 7.5 climbing shoe which is a snug but comfortable fit.
Black Diamond have been making top end gear for climbing and skiing since 1957 by taking their experiences on rock, ice, and snow to make some of the best gear for climbers and skiers all over the world.