La Sportiva Katana
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- Made for optimum performance, precision and sensitivity when pushing the limits and tackling harder grades.
- Hook-and-loop fastener provides easy on and off convenience.
- Combined with one hand on-the-fly adjustability for added performance.
- 4 mm Vibram® XS rubber is the best rubber formula for technical edging and provides exceptional grip needed when climbing.
- Dual-component lining.
- Powerful slingshot rands.
- Features a power-hinge in the sole for precision footwork.
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The breadth of the La Sportiva® product quiver is unsurpassed. They make boots for Everest; they make climbing shoes for pushing the 5.15 envelope; and they make running shoes that deliver a great ride on anyone's favorite trail. Whatever footwear the outdoor consumer needs, La Sportiva® has the highest quality, most innovative product to meet the need.
Constantly searching for more advanced technologies for their shoes and products, La Sportiva® also gains inspiration from the outside world from which they strive to nurture and respect. Dealing within a worldwide market, La Sportiva® has over 80 years of history behind them and continue to produce top quality footwear, destined for the new generations, with the most modern ways of understanding the mountains.
Fit Survey:
- 10% Full size too large
- 10% Half size too Large
- 70% True to size
- 0% Half size too small
- 10% Full size too small
- 90% Felt true to width
- 10% Felt narrower than marked
- 0% Felt wider than marked
- 78% Excellent arch support
- 0% Moderate arch support
- 22% No arch support
Customer Reviews
La Sportiva Katana
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Awesome shoes! If you're doing advanced bouldering (v7+) you may want something a little more sensitive and down-pointing. But for intermediate bouldering these shoes are fantastic. The Good: Almost everything! Great for edging, smearing, and heel-hooking. Rubber stickiness is excellent and sensitivity is good. These shoes look cool, fit great, and have the best Velcro system of any shoe I've ever tried; the wide straps strap down tight and you get some customization in terms of where you want the straps affixed due to the large circular Velcro patches. Also the opposing-direction straps (one strap pulls one way, one the other way) provide a balanced fit, whereas most Velcro shoes are being pulled to one side. Lastly, the shoes feel very well made and they're made in Italy. The Bad: The trim around the heel cup digs into your Achilles area somewhat - it's not terrible but definitely noticeable. However, over time it will soften up and become more comfortable. Also, the metal "rung" that the Velcro passes through can be felt on your foot (on the inside of the shoe). I haven't noticed it being a problem/painful while climbing, but it's still worth noting. Overall I love these shoes and highly recommend them. When these wear out, I suspect I will replace them with an identical pair. For sizing, I would go down one full size from your shoe size for comfort. 1 1/2-2 sizes for performance (any smaller than that and these are going to be punishingly tight).
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- Cucamonga D - customer
- from Cucamonga, CA
- March 29, 2011
I have a big foot and I was looking for something somewhat comfortable. These are great. I climb well in these shoes.
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- Rich F - customer
- from NYC
- September 30, 2010
All-around climbing shoe - The Katana is a great shoe for all-around climbing. I had a pair of Mad Rocks that were a 42 ½. They felt small and squeezed my feet too much, eventually cutting off the circulation. The Katanas I got are a 42 and fit like a charm. They go on and come off with great ease. The rubber sticks to basalt perfectly. The toe is aggressive and the rest of the shoe works out great all the way to the heel. I would definitely recommend this shoe to climbers.
I'd also recommend: 5-10 Anasazi
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- Luke - customer
- from Twin Falls, Idaho
- August 27, 2007
Awesome Shoe - After trying on a dozen shoes, La Sportiva was the only brand that fit my big toe section... this shoe is great if u have a wide toe area and a pretty narrow heel/foot... amazing fit but still haven't taken climbing yet...
I'd also recommend: Barracuda
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- Joe - customer
- from Orlando
- May 3, 2007
These shoes are very narrow! If you have wide feet be sure to try them on in a store before you buy!
I'd also recommend: 5.10 Galileo (full rubber heels and SICK rubber)
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- Max - customer
- from Seattle, Washington
- March 20, 2006
