Butora Narsha

Thing looks pretty rad, I wouldn’t mind getting a shoe for bouldering or sport climbing if it’s nice. Anyone got sizing info and a review?

I demo'd several Butoras at the gym. The rep, my partner that night and I all prefer the Acro for what you want. Plus it's way cheaper.

Pros:

Fits well (usually in EU 39.5 or 40 Testarossas, wore a US 9 blue Narsha)

Great edging

Awesome sensitivity out of a harder shoe

Cons:

Stiff slipper and basically-single strap system= REALLY hard to put on

Way too stiff for steep stuff

Not downturned enough for steep stuff

Toe patch is a little too hard and too close to the inside of the foot for my liking

The screenprinted design that looks like the toe patch doesn't give any real grip

Joshua Dee wrote:

I demo'd several Butoras at the gym. The rep, my partner that night and I all prefer the Acro for what you want. Plus it's way cheaper.

Pros:

Fits well (usually in EU 39.5 or 40 Testarossas, wore a US 9 blue Narsha)

Great edging

Awesome sensitivity out of a harder shoe

Cons:

Stiff slipper and basically-single strap system= REALLY hard to put on

Way too stiff for steep stuff

Not downturned enough for steep stuff

Toe patch is a little too hard and too close to the inside of the foot for my liking

The screenprinted design that looks like the toe patch doesn't give any real grip

This is good feedback. What is your acro size in comparison to your street size?

I mean, I know it sounded like it but I don't completely hate the Narsha. My biggest gripe by miles is the high MSRP is from a less-established brand. But if you really want a slipper with a funny toe patch and straps for near-90 degree faces, that's what you'd spend.

I used a 9 in the Acro but I think I would've preferred an 8.5 to compensate for the stretch.

Joshua Dee wrote:

I mean, I know it sounded like it but I don't completely hate the Narsha. My biggest gripe by miles is the high MSRP is from a less-established brand. But if you really want a slipper with a funny toe patch and straps for near-90 degree faces, that's what you'd spend.

I used a 9 in the Acro but I think I would've preferred an 8.5 to compensate for the stretch.

I getcha. I climb in the Alturas and mantras. I haven’t owned an aggressive shoe in many years. I’m just looking for a more downtunred shoe for hard single pitch and some bouldering!

Gotcha. The Narshas bridge the gap between the Acro and the Altura/ Mantra, but are much more like the latter. As an LS guy I'm ready for any route with my TCs and Solutions, and I'd say the same if I had the Altura and Acro.