Brand: La Sportiva

Category: Sport Climbing

Recommended by Brad Burns, PCGI Single Pitch Instructor, La Sportiva Athlete — Greater Rocky Mountains

Highlights: comfortable

The Miura climbing shoes by La Sportiva are engineered for precision footwork, offering unparalleled performance on various terrains, from vertical faces to overhanging routes. With innovative design features, these shoes ensure maximum grip and comfort, making them a top choice for serious climbers. 1. High-tension slingshot rand provides exceptional support and power transfer for precise edging. 2. Powerhinge technology allows for optimal stretch in the shoe's rear, enhancing stability on small footholds. 3. Multi-paneled lining ensures a snug, customized fit for enhanced comfort during extended climbs. 4. Speed lacing system enables quick adjustments, allowing climbers to secure their fit in seconds. 5. Versatile design suitable for a range of climbing styles, including sport, trad, and bouldering. 6. Durable rubber outsole offers superior traction and longevity, ensuring reliable performance on various surfaces. 7. Lightweight construction minimizes fatigue, allowing climbers to focus on their performance. The Miura climbing shoes are designed for serious climbers seeking high performance in challenging environments. Ideal for sport climbing, trad routes, and bouldering, they excel on both vertical and overhanging rock faces. Suitable for intermediate to advanced climbers, these shoes perform best in dry conditions and are perfect for outdoor adventures or indoor climbing gyms. Whether tackling steep ascents or delicate foot placements, the Miura delivers the precision and support needed to conquer any climb.

Price: $209

Brad Burns's review

There is a reason that this shoe is still selling 30 years after it was released. If I had to only choose 1 pair of climbing shoes for the rest of my life, it would be the Miura lace. This shoe is the ultimate quiver of 1 climbing shoe. It is quite stiff (8/10 stiffness), but still soft enough to climb smeary granite and overhangs. The lace closure system allows for a great fit, and so is comfortable in hand cracks. The stiffness of the shoe allows it to climb miles of techy stone and still maintain power through the feet. It is slightly downturned, but loses a lot of its downturn after a few pitches, as it lacks the P3 Power platform. This is actually great in my opinion, as the shoe smears better due to its flat shape, and is more comfortable and neutral. The shoe is quite assymetric, and has a pointy toe, allowing it to claw into small pockets and features. Although many shoes are better at specific terrain (miura VS for tiny edges, Solution comp for giant roofs, testarossa for steeper edging), this shoe will do everything almost as good. If you have to buy one shoe, let it be this one. One last note, this shoe is QUITE different from the Miura VS. For starters, the Miura VS is stiffer, has a velcro closure, and maintains its downturn shape due to the P3 power platform. Additionally, the Miura Lace version is slightly narrower, and seems to break in a bit faster for me. Although they are both phenomenal shoes, the Lace version is a more all-rounder, while the velcro version is better at tiny edges and sportier terrain.

Recommended by Brad Burns, PCGI Single Pitch Instructor, La Sportiva Athlete

Frequently asked questions

What does Brad Burns say about the Miura?

Why does Brad Burns recommend La Sportiva?

Brad Burns recommends the La Sportiva Miura for sport climbing. There is a reason that this shoe is still selling 30 years after it was released. If I had to only choose 1 pair of climbing shoes for the rest of my life, it would be the Miura lace. This shoe is the ultimate quiver of 1 climbing shoe. It is quite stiff (8/10 stiffness), but still soft enough to climb smeary granite and overhangs. The lace closure system allows for a great fit, and so is comfortable in hand cracks. The stiffness of the shoe allows it to climb miles of techy stone and still maintain power through the feet. It is slightly downturned, but loses a lot of its downturn after a few pitches, as it lacks the P3 Power platform. This is actually great in my opinion, as the shoe smears better due to its flat shape, and is more comfortable and neutral. The shoe is quite assymetric, and has a pointy toe, allowing it to claw into small pockets and features. Although many shoes are better at specific terrain (miura VS for tiny edges, Solution comp for giant roofs, testarossa for steeper edging), this shoe will do everything almost as good. If you have to buy one shoe, let it be this one. One last note, this shoe is QUITE different from the Miura VS. For starters, the Miura VS is stiffer, has a velcro closure, and maintains its downturn shape due to the P3 power platform. Additionally, the Miura Lace version is slightly narrower, and seems to break in a bit faster for me. Although they are both phenomenal shoes, the Lace version is a more all-rounder, while the velcro version is better at tiny edges and sportier terrain.

Is the Miura a good sport climbing?

Yes — Brad Burns recommends the Miura by La Sportiva as their sport climbing pick. There is a reason that this shoe is still selling 30 years after it was released. If I had to only choose 1 pair of climbing shoes for the rest of my life, it would be the Miura lace. This shoe is the ultimate quiver of 1 climbing shoe. It is quite stiff (8/10 stiffness), but still soft enough to climb smeary granite and overhangs. The lace closure system allows for a great fit, and so is comfortable in hand cracks. The stiffness of the shoe allows it to climb miles of techy stone and still maintain power through the feet. It is slightly downturned, but loses a lot of its downturn after a few pitches, as it lacks the P3 Power platform. This is actually great in my opinion, as the shoe smears better due to its flat shape, and is more comfortable and neutral. The shoe is quite assymetric, and has a pointy toe, allowing it to claw into small pockets and features. Although many shoes are better at specific terrain (miura VS for tiny edges, Solution comp for giant roofs, testarossa for steeper edging), this shoe will do everything almost as good. If you have to buy one shoe, let it be this one. One last note, this shoe is QUITE different from the Miura VS. For starters, the Miura VS is stiffer, has a velcro closure, and maintains its downturn shape due to the P3 power platform. Additionally, the Miura Lace version is slightly narrower, and seems to break in a bit faster for me. Although they are both phenomenal shoes, the Lace version is a more all-rounder, while the velcro version is better at tiny edges and sportier terrain.