La Sportiva Solution SKU: #7304965
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- Best In Gear award winner Rock and Ice.
- Editors Choice Climbing Magazine.
- Product Design award 2006 International Forum Design.
- A high performance climbing shoe purposely built to provide the solution for modern bouldering problems.
- Best In Gear award winner Rock and Ice
- Editors Choice Climbing Magazine
- Product Design award 2006 International Forum Design
- Combination leather and Lorica® upper.
- Slip Lasted construction.
- PD80 last.
- HF lining (toebox and arch area only).
- Patent-pending P3 Performance Power Platform™ retains the downturned shape of the shoe.
- Molded 3D heel cup for support.
- Adjustable Fast Closure System for a precise fit.
- Patent-pending Lock Harness™ for secure heel hooking.
- 1.1mm Laspoflex midsole (toe area only).
- 4mm Vibram® XS Grip rubber outsole.
- Weight: 1 lb 2 oz.
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61% "Felt a full size smaller than marked" 98% "Felt true to width" 85% "Excellent arch support"Tags for this product
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2 people found this review helpful
May 23, 2008
Anonymous
from California
Shoe fits a full size smaller. I typically wear a size 10 shoe and I ordered size 42, I also tried the 41.5. Went with the 42's because the 41.5 were too narrow. If you have a narrow to average size foot you can get away with the 41.5. Super easy to get in and out of takes literally 4 seconds to get out and 3 to get in...I timed myself. This shoe is not for all day all around climbing b/c your feet will hurt after about an hour or so. Zappos shipping was great and super fast but the shoe glue had some discoloration around where the black rubber meets the white...the shoes looked like second hand which was very disappointing considering the price of this shoe.
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August 9, 2008
Roger K
from Westchester, NY
A gnarly shoe for small holds and overhangs. Lots of feel on the toe and edge, and the strap system secures the shoe well. Only issue is sizing, because the shoe is so downturned your foot has to conform for a proper fit, this makes the shoes not so comfortable. For the first ten minutes before the shoes warm up the shoes hurt at the big toe knuckle because the toe is forced downward into the tip. Also after about an hour of climbing the big toe becomes sore. My solution is to take them off after each problem attempt and have a rest. That's why these are bouldering shoes. True to form, true to function. Oh, and Zappos rocks!
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October 1, 2008
Eric F
Perfect! If you are like me and have a really big arch on your foot or just need a shoe to fit like a glove, this is the shoe for you! The sizing is about a half smaller than your street shoe. For example, I wear an 11 street and got a 44 (10.5) in these are they are perfect! Not too big or to small! If you love climbing and want to get a nice shoe, no need to look any farther!
Brands I'd also recommend: boreal ace
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February 27, 2010
Jacob K
from CT
Out standing bouldering shoe! The heel is amazing; it’s actually very thick rubber on the heel. They edge and hook very well. Very good for hard sport routes and bouldering. The only down side is that they are kinda hard to get on and off. Once they are on they are fairly comfortable for a serious bouldering show. I wear a 9.5 street shoe and I got a size 39 in these. I wear a 9 in Anasazi VCS, and a 39.5 in Muira VS. I would consider a smaller size but would need some one with a smaller foot to break them in for me, because when they are new they are almost impossible to get on. I am worried about the strap breaking on me, so I don’t strap them down real tight.
Brands I'd also recommend: 5.10
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February 7, 2011
Tim G
from Houston, TX
Amazing shoes, however, I would not recommend these for someone just getting into climbing. They will actually make it harder for you to climb because of the precise down-turned toe. I would recommend these to someone who boulders a lot on steep inclines and roof climbs.
Brands I'd also recommend: evolv predators
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About La Sportiva
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.
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May 10, 2011
Russ
from Kaneohe, HI
These are good shoes really sticky rubber and I have a narrow low volume foot so this shoe fits me well. Sizing is a little different than most other brands I've tried. They are sized a little larger comparatively. I would where a 42 street shoe and I sized down to 39. They hurt a little bit maybe a 39.5 would have been better, but this will work. To make these shoes work I would size down at least 1.5 U.S. sizes 2 would probably be better. Pay attention to the La Sportiva size chart not just the Euro conversion. The heel is also fairly narrow which works well for me, may not work for others.
Brands I'd also recommend: Scarpa, Evolv, Five ten
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June 14, 2011
Anonymous
from Huntington Beach, CA
These might be the best climbing shoes on the market. The 3d heel cup suctions perfectly, and the toe box is large enough to be comfortable without sacrificing performance. The little dome feature under the toes drives force to the edge of the shoe making this shoe edge super well despite the seemingly round outer edges. The heel hooks awesomely and the P3 rand keeps everything down turned even after a whole year of hard use. I'm a V5/6 Boulderer and a 5.12 climber, and I've tried a lot of shoes, and this one is the best. Wearing Solutions is like cheating. WARNING: Size down aggressively! I wear a 8/8.5 street shoe, and I'm wearing a 38.5 Solution, and I COULD stand to size down to 38.
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May 23, 2012
Pascal f
Amazing bouldering shoe! been using these for a few months now and they have let me improve my game by an enormous amount. Super comfy. I recommend getting these shoes a size smaller than your usual shoes. feels natural to the foot and are super sticky. Definitely recommend these!
Brands I'd also recommend: metolius, black diamond, petzl
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