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Blane J. Nasveschuk
November 27, 2024
Best I’ve Worn
I can not be more positive about Sportiva’s Katana Laced model! This purchase was my fifth pair over the past decade! Previous four pairs have been repaired with new toe and heel caps at least once, two three pair, repaired twice.I love the laced version rather than the buckle with Velcro strap because of my higher instep. I found the laces afforded a more intimate and even fit with less pain on the top of my feet from the buckle.For me, 1/2 size less than my European shoe size was a little tight to start, but had a short break in period. Performance? Very grippy and durable rubber for both outdoor and indoor technical climbing. Edging and smearing, excellent!So why did I have to get rid of the other shoes? Despite efforts to keep climbing shoes disinfected and odor not too offensive, you will know when they have to go! I tend to have one pair in use and a backup for when resole is necessary.Hope La Sportiva never drops this model!
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comfy technicall shoes
Really nice product.Technical for a medium climber but comfy enough to support it
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Trade off
The rigid sole saves your big toes edging at a trade off for Achilles tendon pain/pressure. I carry the pair with me and use only when I need to for small foot hold. Unfortunately, I can tolerate them for multiple climbs in a row.
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Travis Daxon Richard
July 27, 2024
Great seller w excellent customer service
A prompt delivery of a great shoe and then even better customer service when a small (MANUFACTURER) issue was discovered on the seam of the left shoe. The return process was as easy as the purchase. Great professionalism throughout.
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YUN PENG LIU
July 15, 2024
Fabric Too thick
Not comfy. Cannot feel the foot holds
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Comfortable and great on small ledges
Best shoe I’ve ever climbed in
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Mary Gerstle
November 12, 2023
Horrible
Package arrived with box all beat up. These are expensive shoes and they appear to be used (scuffed and marked ). Plus - I ordered mens and they sold me women's. Awful
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