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Slice through your next project or problem wearing the women’s Katana.
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La Sportiva Katana Rock Vibram XS Grip2 Climbing Shoe - Women's
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Jourdan
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I've almost worn through the toes of my Katanas, I love them! I've had them for a little over two years now. They've molded to my feet and are actually quite comfy now. The rubber still sticks pretty well too. Sadly it's almost time to replace them :( I wear a women's 5.5 shoe and got them in a 36, fits great, there's a tiny bit of space behind my heel but I don't even notice. Comfy and great performance!
La Sportiva Katana Rock Vibram XS Grip2
Backcountry Video
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I'm very please with these!
Kayla
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I'm very please with these! I can find the tiniest little foot holds and feel confident that I'll stick it. I have a wide foot for a woman and these were not a problem for me at all. I went 1.5 sizes down from my street shoe. These are pretty uncomfortable if you're on your feet for a long time, definitely NOT recommended for slabby routes.
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Rita Palmer
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Well they are not for a wide foot. however for bouldering I do not mind them. Any big wall climbing though I can't stand having them on my feet for more then about 10 min at a time.
I tried these on recently and am pretty...
Laurensuzanne
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I tried these on recently and am pretty much set on buying them after doing thorough research. However, I'm a street size 7 and have tried on the 6.5 and 6 and can't tell which fits better. In the 6, the entire shoe molds to my foot but my toes are pretty curled and might even be overlapping...in the 6.5 the heel is a bit baggy and my foot seems to move around a little more than it should given it will only stretch.
Great, comfortable climbing shoe
cyn5662226
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Upgraded to these from an Evolv Elektra. Since I couldn't find these in my local climbing shop, I tried on other women's La Sportiva shoes to figure out the size I needed for these. I ended up getting half a size smaller than my Elektra's, and have been very happy with them. They were super tight for the first few days, especially in the heel area, but quickly stretched to accommodate my weird-shaped and wide feet.
The rubber is sticky and great for indoor climbing - I've been able to smear a lot more confidently with these shoes. The toe shape took a little getting used to, but I love it now. Also, the rubber at the toe is a lot thicker/more supportive than my previous shoes... I didn't realize until I had these just how much my toes had been hurting after climbing in my Elektras.
Some of the sewing on the shoe is a little shoddy (loose threads, crooked seams), and I wish the velcro near the toe went the other direction (the excess rubs against the wall a lot), but otherwise this would be a 5-star shoe!
I love my size 37 La Sportiva Mythos (I'm...
Helen
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I love my size 37 La Sportiva Mythos (I'm street size 38) but looking for a slightly more aggressive shoe for indoor climbing. I have wide feet and was thinking about getting the Katana in size 37.5 or 37 like my Mythos. I haven't found the Katana in my local climbing gyms. They seem to carry the too-aggressive Mirua and the Mythos, but rarely the Katana. So I would be buying these without the chance to try them...something that I don't love doing. Would anyone advise upgrading to the Katana if my Mythos are still okay?
Thomas Ogasawara
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Buying a second pair of shoes is always a good idea in my opinion. Having the right tool for the right job can help you develop as a climber. It may seem like a waste of money, but in the long run you're saving money by prolonging the life of both shoes. I'd just keep the Mythos for warming up and doing easier stuff and outdoor routes, and throw on the katanas for projects where precision is key.
La Sportiva Women's Katana Review
Mark Parrett
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Fantastic medium-aggression shoe!
rae101517681
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After wearing through my first pair of climbing shoes (La Sportiva Nagos Womens), I wanted a shoe that was more aggressive and better able to suit my level of climbing. After trying on the Muira and finding that the toe-box was completely the wrong shape for my incredibly narrow foot, I tried the Katana and I'm not sure I ever want to buy another pair of climbing shoes. The edging is fantastic, and I find that I can smear on virtually anything. I wore a 37 in the Nago (a little too tight, even when stretched out, probably should have worn a 37.5 or 38), and find that a 38.5 in the Katana fits like a glove. Can't say enough how much I looove this shoe.
If I wear a size 8 in women's street shoes,...
alyssa-rhaye
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If I wear a size 8 in women's street shoes, what size should I buy for the la sportive katanas?
david day
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Do you have very narrow feet? Kind of narrow, wide?
I hace miura in 35 and i want to buy katana...
lili
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I hace miura in 35 and i want to buy katana os ir the same sise? I know that katana are less agressive so maybe i need a smaller size or the same? Help me. I live in México
Best shoes ever
the3894522
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I disagree with the narrow feet comment. My feet are scary narrow and bony, and these shoes molded to my feet beautifully. I am a street shoe size 9 and ended up getting a 38.5 (or roughly size 7.5). These were 10 steps up from my flat Evolvs, much more aggressive and very grippy. I mostly climb 5.10 - 5.11 sport, and toeing in this shoe is near perfect. I prefer the velcro for the quick escape, and because the velcro has a wide area to strap onto you can adjust according to your feet.
Great for anyone who wants to take a step up from their beginner shoes, and those who don't want to kill themselves by jamming into the super aggressive Miuras.
Best shoes ever
the3894522
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I disagree with the narrow feet comment. My feet are scary narrow and bony, and these shoes molded to my feet beautifully. I am a street shoe size 9 and ended up getting a 38.5 (or roughly size 7.5). These were 10 steps up from my flat Evolvs, much more aggressive and very grippy. I mostly climb 5.10 - 5.11 sport, and toeing in this shoe is near perfect. I prefer the velcro for the quick escape, and because the velcro has a wide area to strap onto you can adjust according to your feet.
Great for anyone who wants to take a step up from their beginner shoes, and those who don't want to kill themselves by jamming into the super aggressive Miuras.
Not Good for Narrow Feet
Shannon Meador
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If you have narrow feet, I would not suggest getting these. I would highly suggest, for a more aggressive climber with narrow feet to get the women's Miura lace instead. I really wanted to like these shoes, I gave them a very fair shot. But the pain goes beyond just breaking in the shoes because if you have extremely narrow feet like me, you have to pull the velcro straps so tight that it makes the material gap in some places and bunch in others, resulting in some very painful pressure points.
I'm sure for people with regular to wide feet this shoe works out great, and I think they look cute too! But if you have very narrow feet, it is much more worth it to suck it up and get shoes with laces despite the appeal of having convenient velcro shoes.
Excellent shoe for intermediate climber
tct3769264
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After blowing quite a hole in my Scarpa Thunders, I purchased the La Sportiva Katana. I went down a size and a half in these and they are so tight they almost make me cry. The velcro is wonderful for quick escapes. These are fantastic climbing shoes and I have so much more confidence in my foot placement now. They are fairly stiff to me and when toeing in I feel very solid. The Katana is darn near perfect.
I have an old pair of these shoes and I...
Karen A
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I have an old pair of these shoes and I used to love them. I'd like to buy a bigger size, but I can't figure out the size of the pair I have. There is an 03 stamped inside, but that is all the markings I can find. If they are between 21 and 22 cm long, about what size would that probably be?
Heather
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If you remember the vendor you purchased them from maybe you can call and see if they have a record for you?
