Miura VS $112
It is pointy with a high level of asymmetry (the shoe really emphasizes your big toe) meaning the toes can easily be placed precisely into pockets or onto small edges. All this combined with a down-turned toe means that you can grab edges and pockets with your toes and generate more force through them on steep ground... This is a superb shoe. Great for sport climbing and bouldering, but also brilliant for trad. They excel on steep ground but handle slabs and edges with ease. They are comfortable, precise and sticky and the three velcro straps offer a secure but convenient fit. UKC
9 prices $112 →185
More from La Sportiva:
The Solution is a surprisingly versatile shoe. Though they look like robot hawk talons designed to catch giant mutant squirrels from the future, they're actually pretty comfortable... When a pitch demands a few jams in a flair or a short crack section, the solutions are more than up to the task, excelling in finger cracks and flares thanks to their low toe profile. View more
The lack of an edge allows you to be much less precise with your feet and get away with it but prevents precision foot placement on edges. View more
From crack climbing to steep pockets, the Skwamas will keep you on your toes. Where they fall short is in precision edging and slabs... The Skwama holds the foot in an aggressive shape, without crunching toes or cutting into heels. On technical cracks, smeary feet, and pockets, the La Sportiva Skwamas really shine. Since they are so comfortable and easy to put on and take off, they also make for a great cragging shoe and bouldering shoe. View more
Whether I was pumping out limestone sport pitches, or dicing my way up sandstone slabs, or heel- and toe-hooking sandy boulder problems at Joe’s Valley, I was impressed with the shoe’s edging power. Small dishes, smears, pockets, and nubbins were no problem. View more
Prices are in USD. If you are based in Europe, prices from European sellers may differ due to VAT.
Links may be affiliate links where we receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Got beta? We would love to hear from you! spray@footbeta.com
© 2019 foot beta. Split Template by One Page Love