La Sportiva
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Laurel Walker +22
+22
La Sportiva · $191
TC Pro
“Fun pro tip: Get these a little big; your toes will thank you on a long and/or cold day. I know mine do.”
James Sieber +8
+8
La Sportiva · $225
Prodigio Pro Womens
“La Sportiva has not traditionally worked for my feet, being too "euro" in their last. The Prodigio Pro was a very welcome change to this. A great midfoot hold, combined with a slightly wider, deeper toe box, means this shoe can fit a variety of people very well. The upper weave is very robust and secure, showing no issues on cambered trails, which can cause the foot to slip and move around. The foam is responsive and fun, but can feel a bit too soft for some on more technical terrain. One of my runners found that, during a 100-mile event, their lower leg swelled slightly (common) and the ankle collar put a lot of pressure on their Achilles, leading to problems. This has been the only complaint from a fit/upper perspective of the 15+ people I have recommended this shoe to.”
Teddy Dondanville +5
+5
La Sportiva · $239
Katana Lace
“The Katana is an excellent climbing shoe for nearly vertical, steep, and slightly overhanging terrain. It’s stiff, precise, and confidence-inspiring. It’s the perfect shoe for the Gunks. I like the Katana in a “sendy size” for my hard trad projects. I have a second pair in a comfier size that I can wear on longer routes where I desire some comfort as well as performance.”
Teddy Dondanville +4
+4
La Sportiva · $135
La Sportiva Men's TX Guide Leather Approach Shoes
“The TX Guides are the approach shoes I wear on a daily basis. They are durable, stable, and climb really well. I can spend all day guiding in the Gunks without ever taking them off. I also like them for climbing areas with long approaches and for routes where I know I won’t need them to walk off. ”
John Willard +4
+4
La Sportiva · $179
TX4 EVO ST
“A must have for rock approaches and long hikes to the start of the climb. These things also climb like a dream in the alpine. A MUST HAVE!”
Mark Neilan +4
+4
La Sportiva · $170
Prodigio 2
“Really enjoy the full coverage outsole and wider toe box. My go to trail shoe, and possible shoe I will use in the Leadville 100 Trail Race in 2027”
Jarrod Blundy +3
+3
La Sportiva · $929
G-Summit
“Technically, I wear the G5 Evo boots, but you can't get them anymore. These are what I'm eyeing up next, and think they make the best upgrade from the Evos. I won't go back from BOA, and they climb and hike super well. I've done many 12+ hour days in them.”
Cal Seeley +2
+2
La Sportiva · $189
Mantra
“Have been climbing on them since early winter indoors and have been very impressed. I sized down more than I normally do for rock shoes and am happy that I did. Even though they are slippers, they hold their downturn quite well. A great training shoe.”
Ben Lim +2
+2
La Sportiva · $239
La Sportiva Men's Katana Lace Climbing Shoes
“The best climbing shoe made. I keep a few in various sizes based on the objective!”
Dan Morley +2
+2
La Sportiva · $599
Nepal EVO GTX
“Solid ice climbing boots at a reasonable price. There are fancier and more expensive boots out there but these will get the job done and keep your feet warm. I've owned two pairs of these and they both fit great right out of the box.”
Cal Seeley +2
+2
La Sportiva · $185
Mutant
“A great sticky scrambling shoe. Runs quite well on technical trails. Was my go-to approach shoe for quite some time. Not super impressed with the durability, but a great shoe while it lasts.”
Laurel Walker +1
+1
La Sportiva · $175
Skwama Vegan
“This is my favorite sport climbing shoe. I like the vegan version because it fits exactly right from the first day you wear it.”
Spencer Huffman +1
+1
La Sportiva · $139
Finale Climbing Shoe - Women's
“This is a great budget-friendly shoe that still performs well on moderate terrain (up to 5.10a for most people)! The fit can be dialed in with the laces and/or adjusted on the fly when being worn all day.”
John Willard +1
+1
La Sportiva · $549
Aequilibrium Top GTX
“This is a 3-season summer boot suitable for PNW classics such as Shuksan, Mt. Baker, Mt. Olympus, early season WA Pass routes, and much more!”
Cassidy Higgins +1
+1
La Sportiva
Vega Ski Boot
“My favorite all around boot, I have other boots that ski better or tour better, but I feel like the Vega has the perfect balance.”
Gerrit Egnew +1
+1
La Sportiva · $449
Trango Alpine GTX
“I've had a lot of trouble with a lot of boots! This is the best solution available.”
Woody Jacobson +1
+1
La Sportiva · $219
Miura VS
“An absolute edging machine for steep single pitch routes and boulders. Quite aggressive and not the most comfortable but nothing performs like the Miuras!”
Brad Burns +2
+2
La Sportiva · $67
Cloud Shadow Sun Hoody Men's
“A necessary part of the kit. Protects you from the sun, and keeps you cool while doing it.”
Cora Hanson +1
+1
La Sportiva · $189
La Sportiva Men's TX4 EVO Approach Shoes
“Comfortable approach shoes for easy climbing and all day wear.”
Peter Thomas +1
+1
La Sportiva · $159
TX2 EVO Leather
“Less rigid and lighter, this is a great approach shoe to carry up climbs for the walk off. I don't find they climb quite as well as the TX Guide, but I find them more comfortable, and easier to wear over a long day.”
Cage Vigil +1
+1
La Sportiva · $199
La Sportiva TX Guide Leather Approach Shoes
“This shoe is best for approaches and descents requiring some scrambling and low 5th class terrain”
Dreama Walton +1
+1
La Sportiva · $379
Aequilibrium ST GTX Womens
“Achieving equilibrium between technical performance and the demands for modern alpinists and mountaineers is a perpetual challenge. The state-of-the-art Aequilibrium ST GTX Women's orchestrates a perfect blend of ultralight construction, durable materials, superlative comfort, and elite performance for moving fast in the mountains.”
Brad Burns +1
+1
La Sportiva · $849
La Sportiva G-Tech
“An incredible boot. It climbs better than any boot that I have ever owned. It is light, walks well, and can even climb moderate rock terrain pretty well without crampons on. This boot is a bit lighter in terms of insulation than other boots, but I have never struggled with cold feet unless climbing in ridiculously cold weather (when ice climbing isn't even fun, like ”
Brad Burns +1
+1
La Sportiva · $179
Granite 32 Backpack
“A great, mid-size backpack for days out cragging or ice climbing.”
