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Athletic Bouldering 1

£169.95

  • Designed by Boris Bidjan Saberi, the Athletic Bouldering Shoe 1 (Black) is built upon and adapted to a hand shaped, downturned last, created by Fred Nicole. The unique collaboration of designer Boris Bidjan Saberi - a climber for 30+ years, and climbing legend Fred Nicole resulted in an incredibly soft shoe that meets the creators unique demands of high design and maximum performance. Boris partnered with Salomon beginning in 2016 and has continued to collaborate with the brand to design/develop high end pieces. Half German and half Persian, Boris’ biographical factors play a fundamental role in his formation: combining dual systems such as West/Middle East traditions and form/formless garments with a passion for numerology. For the first time, Boris’ partnership with Salomon incorporated footwear, along with apparel, and packs through a unique athletic bouldering concept (11 by Boris Bidjan Sabieri / Salomon Athletic Bouldering). Originally created as a one-off featured in the 11 Athletic Bouldering Exhibit for Paris Fashion week in 2023, the Athletic Bouldering Climbing Shoe model quickly turned into a house favorite so, naturally, we had to share it with you.
    Featuring the iconic and patented Salomon Quicklace System, this regular volume, very soft shoe is marked by a two-piece, unlined, durable + comfortable vegan microsuede upper with a padded mesh tongue. The tongue includes a centering elastic strap to secure the fit, along with a perforated inner upper panel for breathability. A thin midsole is included to provide support/structure while the single piece outsole is fitted with a proprietary rubber that creates an incredible combination of resilience and friction resulting in support and sensitivity. Athletic Bouldering 1 is great for bouldering, large volume climbing, and projects involving precise toe placement.

  • Design: 11 By Boris Bidjan Saberi and Fred Nicole, built on a downturned last
    Volume: Regular volume
    Flexibility: Very soft
    Upper: Two-piece, unlined, durable + comfortable vegan microsuede with padded mesh tongue // Tongue centering elastic strap for secure fit // Perforated inner upper panel for breathability
    Midsole: Proprietary melting board
    Outsole: Full, single piece
    Rubber: Proprietary rubber // Topographical-inspired toe patch design with integrated front rand
    Rubber Thickness: 3.5mm outsole
    Entry: Padded mesh tongue w/ tongue centering elastic strap for secure fit + nylon pull tab
    Closure: Patented Salomon Quicklace system w/ Bottom loading lace garage for lace storage
    Last: FDL-1-RV (20° medium assymetry)
    Color: Eclipse Black
    Weight: 7.1oz/200g
    Sizes: M4.5/W6 - M13/W14.5
    Level: Intermediate/Advanced

  • This shoe is a unisex model. We recommend beginner to intermediate climbers order one full size larger than your regular US street shoe size and advanced climbers order your regular US street shoe size.
    Sizing • M = U.S. Men's • W = U.S. Women's. View the 2024 Climbing Shoe Sizing Chart

▷ How to use the Salomon Quicklace System

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Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
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Very nice shoes.Soft, comfortable and easy to wear.I normally wear a size 38 in my Sportiva's, but I bought the US7 and they felt a little big.The sole has a little less friction than the Vibram xs2.The toe could use a little more rubber, but it is sufficient.Best of all, Salomon's lacing system makes them easy to put on and take off, giving them the feel of lace-up shoes.They are reasonably rigid and a very easy pair to use in the gym.
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Aaron Gorder
Guaranteed sends!!

I love this shoe! It’s soft where it needs to be and firm in the right spots. Feels great getting on and off. It’s a fantastic climbing shoe!

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Carlos H.
Great so far!

I've only had the pair for a week or so, on my second wear my feet had gotten much more used to the fit, got my street size and they have a snug fit.

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Frederic Pedersen
Ninja shoes

The intersection of fashion and function. Got these half a size down and they fit perfect after two ish sessions. The upper toe box rubber is ideal for my toe hooks, and the slightly downwards bent curve was a welcome upgrade after ten years of beginner level shoes. The all black look gets compliments. The lacing system takes a minute but I leave my feet in the shoes the whole session, and demounting them is fast. An absolute joy and pride to use and own.

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Tony Kendall
Pleasantly surprised

Wasn’t sure how I felt about these when I ordered them but let me tell you they fit like a glove. I got my true street size in shoes and they have no dead space with the perfect amount of toe curl. (Quick tip for finding your true shoe size is go to a shoe center and get a digitial scan of your foot quit guessing based of your street shoe. My street shoes are all over the place due to brand size differences. Get the scan find your true size and buy that in here. Don’t down size any SO ILL shoes they don’t stretch like other brands. Use their recommended sizing. ) The toes are responsive and soft. I’m used to a split sole but I really enjoyed the mono it’s soft enough in the center where it still felt like a split sole with a tad bit more stiffness. Getting them on and off the with quick lace system was actually pretty convenient and the break in was smooth.

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Closure

Patented Salomon Quicklace system w/ bottom loading lace garage for lace storage

Ultra Upper

Two-piece, unlined, durable + comfortable vegan microsuede with padded mesh tongue // Tongue centering elastic strap for secure fit // Perforated inner upper panel for breathability.

Very Soft

The midsole is made of a proprietary melting board designed for support without sacrificing sensitivity.

Single Piece Outsole

The full, single piece outsole adds stability to an otherwise very sensitive shoe.

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Boris Bidjan Saberi & Fred Nicole patterning Athletic Bouldering 1 prototypes.

Working with the Salomon Quicklace system.

Designer Boris Bidjan Saberi examines the closure for Athletic Bouldering 1

Boris Bidjan Saberi & Fred Nicole make refinements to the Athletic Bouldering 1 prototype.

Boris Bidjan Saberi fit tests the Athletic Bouldering 1 during stage 2 of prototyping.

Showcasing Athletic Bouldering 1 @ Paris Fashion Week

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Boris Bidjan Saberi climbing in AB1 at Paris Fashion Week.

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An intersection of the 11 Athletic Bouldering exhibit at Paris Fashion Week.

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AB1 rest on the bouldering mat at Paris Fashion Week.

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Paris Fashion Week

11 Athletic Bouldering Exhibit

Originally created as a one-off featured in the 11 Athletic Bouldering Exhibit for Paris Fashion week in 2023, the Athletic Bouldering Climbing Shoe model quickly turned into a house favorite so, naturally, we had to share it with you.

BORIS BIDJAN SABERI

BOULDERING IS FREEDOM. Climbing without ropes or harnesses over rock formations or artificial walls offers unique mental and physical challenges. As a keen climber, Saberi wanted to expand and enhance the apparel possibilities of bouldering. His personal connection with the sport together with his existing partnership with leading mountain sports brand Salomon resulted in a paradigm shift in bouldering style: the Athletic Bouldering FW23 collection. Created in collaboration with legendary climber Fred Nicole and So iLL, the collection brings together technical footwear, clothing and backpacks in a specific design language that both embraces and transcends utilitarianism.

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