Rubber stickiness is excellent and sensitivity is good. The Good: Almost everything! Great for edging, smearing, and heel-hooking. Happy Climbing!Īwesome 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. Whether you choose these shoes or another pair, I wish you the best out on the rock. In my opinion they were money well spent. The Katanas are quality shoes that have made it through the test of time. The minimalist design has helped me to be able to maneuver and feel where my feet are at on the wall. The sticky soles of the shoes allow the use of foot holds that traditional shoes have not allowed me to use. These shoes have allowed me to bring my climbing to the next level. I still use them every weekend when I climb, so they continue to have life left in them. The soles are still attached and the leather uppers have held up well. Over the two years that I have owned these shoes they show only very minor wear and tear. The straps also help customize how tight they are on your foot. The shoes have straps instead of laces which make them very easy to take off when resting between climbs.
If sized correctly, they fit well on the heels and do not rub, cause discomfort, or blistering. This will be very important for new climbers and people who have not worn climbing shoes to keep in mind. One thing to remember about climbing shoes is that they are meant to be snug on your feet. Once you have completed the conversion the fit seems to be true to size. If you are from a country that does not use the metric system you will need to do a conversion to find the correct size for you. Rock climbing shoes are very unique in their fit and style. Any climbers who are out on the crag, may have different experiences using these shoes. My review will be based on these types of climbing. They have other uses but these are types of climbing that I have used them for. Suede leather combined with microfiber, slip lasted.ĭentex in the back, Pacific in the front.I have used the Katana climbing shoes for bouldering and indoor rock walls. These features make the Katana Woman shoe ideal for climbers who love climbing in all its forms, from bouldering to the crag and classical climbing routes on the wall. A Vibram sole with Xs Grip2 for maximum grip. A special midsole with prehensile area under the toe provides for optimal edging support, increasing sensitivity.
The successful combination of synthetic and natural materials provides the best compromise between comfort, technical performance and inalterability in the long run. Ideal for multi-purpose use in the mountains, crags and bouldering. Technical climbing shoe with innovative closure, consisting of two Velcro straps with differentiated and opposite pull direction. Katana woman uses a technology designed by La Sportiva team to condense the precision and comfort of the famous Katana model in a version 100% women's fit.
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