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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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James Donato
Kinda Perfect (for me)

The Goldilocks bouldering shoe for me.
Just the right balance of athletic softness and aggressive tensioning. I can now bring just one pair of shoes to climb in.
The build quality is top notch.
The lace system is a nice touch for easy on/off.
Durability, we shall see (I generally burn out a pair of shoes in 3 months). I could see them becoming hot during a long summer session because of the tongue material.
Ordered my street shoe size and the fit is fine.
They are a special shoe. Wish I could put a set in a display case.

Hiangle Pro had a baby with evolv Kronos.



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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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