Comfortable do-it-all classic
The classic Miura Lace, what else needs to be said? It's a do-it-all weapon that will work no matter what. Are there better shoes for specific tasks? For sure, but if I'm taking one pair of shoes on a trip where I could see anything, Miura lace, all the way. I wear a 42.5 street shoe and a 41 in any La Sportiva. Nice and tight, but not so uncomfortable I'm ripping them off after every attempt. Repeated tries on routes or boulders, no problem. 20-30 minutes of continuous ARC training, sure.
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Waaaaaaaay too small
UPDATE: After sorting out the right size (11.5) and breaking them in, these shoes are great. The toe allows you to put your foot on extremely small holds. I might try and find in-store if ever another pair is needed, so that it is faster to find the right size, but the quality was worth the hassle in this case.ORIGINAL:I am now on my 2nd refund/3rd order. All reviews said to size down. DONT. Normal shoe size 10.5, ordered 9.5 expecting them to be larger than a usual 9.5 and stretch (based on all the reviews). Several inches too short. Ordered 10.5s, still cant even fit foot in completely. Will update review once I finally get a pair that fits....
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Matt Featherston
July 13, 2019
Laces are key to this fitting well for narrow feet.
I bought these with the goal of getting a more aggressive fit. Went a half size to a full size down from my usual fit that I use for multi pitch all day use. If you have a narrow foot the toe box will fit well and right with a little room in the heel. The laces help with forming the shoe better to size. The sole has a good stick to it. Will definitely take a decent amount of sessions to get broken in.
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Great shoe for all-around climbing!
This shoe is comfortable and their lace system makes it super easy to get those shoes on and off with no issues. La Sportiva shoes fit a bit big so I recommend you get half or a full size smaller for a tight fit. I know climbers who have gone up to 3-4 sizes smaller! I have mine one size smaller and it fits great. They also don't smell bad after a climb, which is a plus. I definitely recommend them!
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So much better than the tarantulas, for indoor climbing
I sized down a half size from my worn out tarantulas, and maybe that was a bit too much? They fit maybe a little too tight, but hopefully they wear in nice after a few more sessions. It's weird, it fits perfect on my right foot, and a little small on my left foot, which is apparently just a tad larger I have discovered thanks to these shoes. The toes on these really bite into holds and make smearing really effective - indoors at least. See if your local climbing gym has these to try on before buying I guess, or if you don't mind the back and forth of trying on via returning until you get the right size on Amazon.
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Great!
Great climbing shoes for the moderate climber. The heel and general shape of these is likely more aggressive than the beginner climber will want or need for their first shoe, but its a great moderate shoe that can handle multiple styles of climbing.
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I love these shoes
I had a pair of these years ago when I was climbing more regularly, and used them for years. They have great edging power, and the fit is very tight in all the right places without being such a squeeze that I can't keep them on for longer multi-pitch work. Some people have had problems with quick delaminating--I haven't experienced anything of the sort, but will keep an eye out for it on this pair.Like others have suggested, get these a size or a size and a half below your street shoes. Ideally, try them out in person before buying online, and go for a fit that is as snug as comfortable--like all leather shoes, these will stretch.
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