La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe - 2008 BCS

I went from using Evolv Defys to these, and I love them. The rubber is super sticky and works great on overhangs and edges. Definitely recommend for an all-around high performance shoe.

tried three different pairs of these things through back country and couldn't get the right fit. i've been climbing for about 5 years and even had the back country gear guys helping me out, but they still didn't fit my feet right.

i have wide feet and usually wear five tens which fit perfectly. i suspect that if you have wide feet you may find a similar issue.

other than that, i can tell the shoe would be great if it worked out for me. la sportiva makes bomber products and i have many friends that swear by the velcro miura's.

Fantastic design and craftsmanship. Got a slightly too small size, and I'm looking forward to the slightly larger ones. Will update.

If you're looking to step your game up to the next level, and you think better feet might get you there, these shoes might just do the trick. I bought my first pair of aggressive climbing shoes a little over a year ago (La Sportiva Solution) and after getting used to the downturn, tightness, and the stretch that comes with such a tight pair of shoes, I started looking for something thats a little more all-around than the Solution. This shoe edges and smears like crazy, and can be sized for all day climbing or intense sport and bouldering on overhangs. From dime edges to big pockets, these toe in to anything and hold on tight, and though their heel isn't quite as intense as the Solution, they will turn your heel into a 3rd or 4th hand all the same. I wear a size 13 street shoe, and wear my shoes as tight as possible (likely you couldn't get any smaller shoes on if you are a 13), to the level of absurd uncomfort, at a 43.5 (the size difference from a Euro equivalent is sizing down from 48.5 to 43.5, a whole 5 sizes. As an additional note, I take my shoes off immediately after climbing a route or problem). To alleviate the fact that these shoes are velcro, I use the velcro as little as possible to keep the attachment as good as possible. No need to overuse the velcro. I'd recommend these shoes if you are looking for a good aggressive sport climbing shoe. They are well worth the money.

I've worn them in the gym and on the crag. Killer in both scenarios. Not only does this shoe stick to the tiniest jib and but it's also very durable. You won't be disappointed.

I'm a climbing addict. I train for climbing about 6 days a week, whether I'm lifting in the gym, pulling plastic on the wall, or cranking out some weighted pull ups on a hangboard back home. I work at Western Washington's climbing gym, and I've worked at and frequently visited other climbing gyms as well, and I climb outside whenever I get the chance.

This is why I need a hardcore shoe. I put it through absolute PAIN. Sometimes I'm on the wall up to three hours a day, and sometimes I'm projecting some 12's outside for a whole day. Either way, I've always gone with La Sportiva, and this is by far my favorite shoe in their line-up. Here's why:

My first pair of shoes from La Sportiva were the Solutions. They were incredibly sticky and awesome, but I burnt through the rubber extremely fast (about 3-4 months, but keep in mind sometimes I go 15 days on of training at a time without stopping) and lets face it, although the strap system looks cool, it completely blows. It twists easily, it's hard to pull tight, and I've even heard some cases where the metal brackets just break off. Lame. Sometimes you need to pick quality over flashiness, La Sportiva. Bottom line: Outdoors, the solutions were godly. Indoors they were pretty cool, but the rubber doesn't stick to plastic as well as it does to real rock, which is kind of a given, but something to keep in mind. The fit: good, but the strap system blows, so it can never ensure a PERFECT fit.

Next up, I had the venoms. Awesome slipper, adored it for gym and outdoor use, but even though it was downturned it definitely lacked the downturn raw POWER of the solution. And lets face it, it was a slipper. Although some of you may argue that this doesn't matter, it's true; slippers stretch out much quicker, usually anywhere between a half size to a full size depending on the climber and their climbing style, and the way their foot is made. I was not expecting an extremely high performance shoe from a slipper, but the venom definitely delivered. Bottom line: easy access is the best part of a slipper, hands down. No BS straps, no laces, etc. After having the hassle with the solutions, I loved this. They worked just as awesome indoors as outdoors, and the extra rubber for toe-hooking is definitely useful in some situations. Bottom line: definitely not as comfortable as the solution; the leather lining is something you can easily get used to, but at first it's not the greatest thing compared to the nice mesh lining of the solution on the top. Still an all around awesome shoe, but both the solution and the venoms could use improvements.

Lastly, we have my favorite. The Miura VS. This shoe took everything I wanted in a shoe and put it all together. It has almost all the aggressiveness as the solution, but maybe just a little bit less so it's easier to use on vert walls. It has the comfort of the solution, but a solid strap system that doesn't fuck itself up every time you put it on. It's super comfortable, super durable, and just awesome. That's why I'm on my second pair of them right now. This shoe is awesome for anyone that trains in a gym most of the time and then gets to go outside on trips once a month or so. It works great for both, the rubber is sticky, the fit is perfect, it's just awesome. Just one complaint:

On my latest pair, the rubber on the toe is actually kind of separating itself from the shoe. This is not because of the shoe production as a whole....this is because someone fucked up the sanding of the shoe, which pisses me off. When I pay 150$ for a shoe, I expect near perfection or something that doesn't screw up within the first couple weeks or so.

That being said, this TINY separation has not inhibited my climbing ability as of yet. However, it could in the future. If so, I will count on La Sportivas warranty to fix it for me, and I'll let you know how that goes.

Bottom line is that the Miura VS is the best all around shoe you can get from La Sportiva. Probably not ideal for bigwall and long trad routes, but I wouldn't know, I stick to sport and bouldering. If you're looking for a trad shoe, this isn't it. But if you're looking for something that goes well for bouldering and sport, indoors and out, overhanging, roofs, vert, and slab, the miura vs is BOSS.

These climbing shoes are the best! They edge like nothing else, very aggressive and won't let you down on tiny chips.
I wear 44.5 regularly (street shoes) and I got 42. They used to kill my feet at the beginning, I could barely climb the first couple times I went on the wall w/ them. But now they stretched a bit and they're fine. I still can't walk around with them for too long though. Each session takes a bit of easing in. I would go for the 42.5 for my next pair.

These shoes are pretty comfortable considering the angle and how tight they are, I have no problem wearing them for a couple hours non stop.

I wear a 45-46 in normal shoes and a 43.5 in these.

The edging is very solid on these shoes and the sole platform gives a lot of stability to your foot without loss of feeling.

My only gripe with these shoes are the top of the shoes. The closure system is fast an comfortable but the shoes have no grip for toe hooking. I found these shoes make it pretty much impossible to get any really solid hook unless the rock is very sharp.

Excellent edge, toe seemed to wear out a little to fast. After buying these shoes they did stretch a little more then expected to down size an extra half from the lace ups.

These shoes are good for everything. The only complaints I have are I wore through the toes in three months of outdoor climbing and I got a hot spot on the knuckle of my big toe. They perform very well.

ok, ill be the first to tell you that these are amazing shoes. i hate lace-ups, and love the lace-up miura, so when the VS's came out, i was psyched. unfortunately (or my own fault) i have climbed a BUNCH this season and after just one season the velcro is already BLOWN OUT. they don't really even velcro anymore. they are amazing, nonetheless and i would still highly HIGHLY recommend them, for EVERYTHING, but i think they should be using the katana velcro as that stuff still sticks like day 1. anyway, besides that, i think the heel is more sensitive than the solution, which is my other outdoor climbing shoe of choice, and you are able to heel on smaller stuff and still feel really solid. the solution heel is a little thick and stiff (thats what she said) and sometimes makes it hard to feel the hold you're trying to heel hook. ok thats it. even though the velcro wears unusually quick, i'm still gonna get another pair. love them!!!

After reading so many mixed opinions / experiences about how to size a climbing shoe, I took a chance and originally bought these 3 sizes down (like La Sportiva says so). Man did they hurt, I could climb in them, but for a primary gym shoe... dropping off a 15ft boulder problem left me wincing in pain.

I quickly returned them and went 1 1/2 sizes down and now they're almost perfect. Just read the description for the performance of this shoe - it lives up to it. Just make sure you size it right! I'm a 39.5 (mens) and my pair are a 38. Definitely wouldn't go any bigger.

Great Shoe! Thank you Sportiva! I put these bad boys on and I feel like I can climb everything from slab to vertical pockets to overhanging roofs. I have owned the Anasazi's, Pontas Velcro, and Pontas lace-ups and these are by far my favs. I wear a size 9 in street shoes and wear a 41.5 in the VS'. They are snug but not tight.

Quite pleased with these. I picked them up to replace a pair of 5.10 Prisms that had overstretched. I compared the VS against the Miura laceup and Evolv's Pontas. My feet are pretty flat, with a low arch and wide front. The Miura laceup had a weird dead space above the toe, and the Pontas was too narrow. The VS just fit my feet perfectly, and had the added bonus of a downturned toe. So far, I've only used them bouldering in the gym, but they have amazing edging and cling to holds on overhangs. In addition, the last is stiffer than my old Prisms, so I'll be able to use them on outdoor sport routes without feeling like every crack is torture.

For sizing, I went with a 41.5 compared to my size 10 (43) street shoe. I also found the "size 0.5 down from Miura" to work. I went to a local R*I to get base sizing off those, then was able to confidently order the VS online.

I got them too big for me. I wear a 42 in the Katana (super tight), and a 42.5 in the Testarossa (perfect fit) and thought a 42.5 would be great...I was wrong, they seem to be sized big from what I saw.

Being a devout sportiva fan all I can say is that these things are sooo sick!. I use these primarily for bouldering and the super aggressive last is just perfect.

Not a single dead space in the entire shoe, super aggressive toe, perfect edges, amazing as always miura heel and the 3 velcro straps allow for a super precise fit. In the toe area it even looks like sportiva looked into remolding the rubber to fix that separation that happens with the bottom rubber and the upper rand (common to almost every sportiva shoe ive owned).

In terms of sizing I agree with the other reviewers when they say a 1/2 size down from your regular Sportiva size. Im a 40 in Vipers and Katanas, a 39 1/2 in Venoms , and I ordered a 39 1/2 in these and they fit very snug but not unlike any new shoe (like I said, I use these for boudlering so I like a tight fit.)

I got these shoes about a month ago and have no complaints. I typically wear a size 43 in normal shoes but went with a size 41 for these shoes. Very tight but that is how I like them. Always have had good quality from Las Sportiva Products...

I've been climbing for around 3 years and these shoes are great. I've been using them for around 3 months now.

In the past I have used lace up climbing shoes and wanted to try the velcro type. My last shoes were one size too small for my feet and I was in pain wearing them even after 8 months of use. The upside was that I had extreme confidence in my shoes and they gripped to everything.

For these Miura VS shoes I got the correct size. I found that I could strangle my feet as much as I wanted using the velcro, but I could also loosen them as needed to get the perfect fit. I'm now dialed in with these shoes, they grip to everything and are very comfortable.

Now if only I could get my grip to the next level I might be able to finish those 5.11 c/d level climbs without a break.

It seems that La Sportiva has once again done it. These shoes are totally sick! I used to love the old Miuras, and they worked great. When it came time to find a new shoe, I considered getting the newer Solutions by La Spotriva, but ended up waiting for these. Like the Solutions this has a really downturned toe, with their P3 platform. A buddy of mine has the Solutions and loves them, but the main difference I have seen is the Miura vs has more edging ability to it. With the radical toe downturn it works great for overhangs, but also for any type of climbing all around. I totally love these shoes. Props to La Sportiva...

I got these in 38.5, which turned out to be slightly too big. They are also a bit more aggro downturned than the Miura lace ups but nor quite as aggro as the Testarossa's.

For reference, I am a solid 38.5 in wmn's Sportiva Katanas & Miuras lace ups. I am a 38.0 in Sportiva Solutions & 39.0 in Testarossa's. Not that comparing boot sizes help for rock shoe sizing, but FWIW, I am a 40.0 in Sportiva Nepal extremes & 39.5 in Sportiva Baturas. I wear US wms 8.5 in street shoes.

Has anyone had both shoes? I have had testorossa and venoms in the past and now im deciding between the boosters and miuras. Two very close shoes please help!

My old Muiras are a 44-1/2 so I ordered these in the same size and they were noticably bigger by a half size. I exchanged them for a pair of 44's and they fit perfect. I hope this saves everyone from the trouble I went through. These are amazing shoes, especially when they fit!

This is the shoe. I've been using Mad Rock for a while and they just dont' hold up so I wanted some decent shoes and tried out a few sportivas and a few 5.10's. I wear an 11 street shoe and the 41.5 fits me super tight (could have gone to the 42 but they will probably be just right in a couple of weeks. I like the shape and find them to be the perfect blend of a sensetive sole and enough support to stand on dime edges. Also really like the toe. The vibram rubber is not as sticky as the science friction 2.0 that mad rock is using, but I think it will prove to be much higher quality over time.

Finally got my pair of these and and they are breaking in nicely. I did size down a 1/2 size from my Miura's and I still think this is the way to go. (42 in Miura/41.5 in Miura VS). Had to wear them at home while watching TV (which sucked) to get them stretched out a bit, then shifted to bouldering in them for a bit and now they are stretching out and breaking in to be my tech trad face/crack shoe. They do stretch but it takes some time and pain equity. The nice thing is that when they do break in they become really comfortable, but stay very precise and technical.

I've only tried these on, but I agree sizing down 1/2 size from your normal Miura size is the way. I've heard the same thing from other climbers and shop employees who've used them. Word on the street is that they are rad and better than Miura. I'll report back after I get my pair.

I love my original Muira's, so I thought I'd try these out. They are a more aggressive shoe with a bit more radically downturned toe. This is a great steep route shoe. A reviewer below stated that he thinks they are bigger than the original Muiras. My velcro's are easily a 1/2 size smaller than my original Muiras. I would advise getting a half size larger than what you wear in the lace up Muiras.