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BorealMade in the EU.

Climbing shoes, mountaineering and trekking boots and trail runners made in-house at the factory in Villena, Alicante, together with the majority of the rest of the range and the rubber compounds themselves.

European alternative to Five Ten, Evolv

Where is Boreal made?

Boreal products are mostly made in Spain.

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Last verified: August 2026

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