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Solve your hardest problems.

La Sportiva created the uniquely styled Solution Vibram XS Grip2 Climbing Shoe to give you the advantage on cutting-edge boulder problems and sport routes. The highly down-turned toe lets you edge on the smallest crystals, and a rubber toe cap hooks solidly for difficult bicycle moves.
  • Permanent Power Platform and molded 3-D heel cup help the shoe hold its down-turned shape so you can attack the steepest routes day after day
  • Single-pull Fast Closure System gets you in and out of the shoe quickly so you can attack your project as soon as you're done visualizing the moves
  • Vibram XS Grip2 rubber ensures serious friction for edging and smearing while remaining durable
  • Wrap-around shot design eliminates all baggy spots

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i am looking for a new pair of climbing...

climbingguy

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i am looking for a new pair of climbing shoes, i currently have the evolv geshidos and am looking to upgrade and im stuck between the solutions and the evolv shaman, if anyone can offer advice that would be amazing!

3 5

jk

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Well, I'm not a 8 grade climber, I'm around 6-7, this is just my opinion, just hoping this helps some.

Solutions are great shoes.
It's solid, very solid.
These work great on small edges.

On slab, I needed more friction on surface side rubber but they won't work that way. It's nearly impossible to smear.
Actually it'd be possible if I go one full size up, but then it sacrifices edging I guess...
The thing is most of 6-7 grade problems are not overhang so Solutions are not for mid-level climbers IMHO.
Miuras(not VS version) are better for me for now.

5 5

Tighe Cordry

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These shoes are bar-none my favorite. I've owned Evolv Defys and La Sportiva Miura VS and neither come close to this shoe in comfort and performance. To me, they combine the comfort of my size 11 Defys with performance exceeding my Miura VS. The rubber smears great and sticks to the tiniest foot holds. I got the Miura VS in a 44, and with my Morton's toe they are extremely uncomfortable. I got the Solutions in a 44 as well and the fit is amazingly different, and better! There is a small bump underneath the toes in the Solution that I find make a more performance/aggressive fit and feel to the shoe, yet my feet fit as if I didnt have Morton's toe. I actually lost a toenail due to my Miuras, but not in these bad boys! They outperform any other shoe, I guarantee it. The only downside I can think of would be the strap breaking, which hasnt happened to me yet and doesnt look like it will any time soon. Buy these shoes, youll never buy anything else again!

4 5

davp465182

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I love the way they look and and fit. Perfect shoe besides the heel slips even with down sizing my second pair even more. I wear a 10 street. 42 muira vs. 9 shaman. 40 solution

4 5

amap70924

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I sport a whole grade harder in these shoes because of their beak-like toe. I got them in 37 and wear a W8 street shoe. I rarely wear these for sport because I find them to be a too toe-smashing (weird foot) and the next size up is too big.. I really wish they fit my feet better because they're great shoes.

5 5

Daniel Joo

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My first pair of climbing shoes were the Evolv Defy's. They were comfortable and a great pair of beginner shoes BUT:
1. They smelled AWFUL.
2. The heel is absolutely horrific.

The Solution's changes everything. Not only does it have a bomber toe for hitting the micro crimpers but the heel is absolutely fantastic. Great for bouldering and sport climbing that have technical footwork.

5 5

ger5232323

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These are the best boulding shoes on the market. They are very aggressive making it easy to stand on pretty much anything. I wouldn't boulder in anything else after using these.

4 5

rhwp415398

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These shoes are amazing for bouldering and for using little chip holds that you would normally have trouble sticking. The toe just really grips onto anything, like ridiculously well. I haven't gotten to use them much yet for heel hooking or anything like that, so I'm not sure how they would perform but they seem like an all-over awesome climbing shoe so far.

My one complaint is that they are SUPER uncomfortable. Get ready for mega toe-cramps! I had a little trouble figuring out the right size for my foot and I probably shouldn't have gotten these since they fit me pretty akwardly (there are some air pockets along the sides and bottom so they sorta fart when I walk) BUT I just couldn't give them up because they really are awesome shoes. Probably better for man feet than for my skinny feet, but so be it. I was just way too excited about this.

They're great for a serious climber. NOT for beginners!

Would these shoes be as good for traditional...

Aaron

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Would these shoes be as good for traditional climbing as they would be for bouldering?

nicp410620

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no. these are more for bouldering

Thomas Ogasawara

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Unless you're trad climbing on some super technical or overhanging limestone, these aren't very well suited to trad. They're fairly horrible for cracks, and no where near comfortable enough for all day sends on long routes.

If you're looking for a shoe that's great for both trad and hard bouldering, I would check out the Muiras or the Anasazis.

5 5

Alexander Lopez

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

This shoe is amazing for bouldering. The Vibram rubber will stick to just about any surface. I'm a size 12 in street shoe, however I wear the 43 on my Solutions. They're very snug, but allow for more technical footwork on the rock. The toe pad and heel cup are awesome for hooking. While the turndown does make this shoe better for overhanging climbs, I've found that they can be efficient even on technical slabs in areas such as Cathedral Ledge and Little Cottonwood Canyon

5 5

Matt Zabriskie

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I have been using this shoe primarily for bouldering, with some sport use here and there for a little over a year. It has performed extremely well. This shoe loves steep, overhanging routes and problems.

5 5

Sophie

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  • Gender: Female
  • Familiarity: I gave it as a gift, but have feedback to share

I am wearing 36.5 of Miura VS now for 1 months and my toes have much scratches. Because Miura VS is solid on toe part.

I supplised toe softness when I get it and I could excised at indoor gym from that day on. :-)
I like its sticky grip and flexible than Miura.

My shoes size is like that :street shoes 7.5 or 8 ; sports shoes(nike, adidas) 8.5. = 36.5 Solution = 36.5 Miura VS(yellow)

I wear a 41.5 in sportiva tarantula. Will...

roveda22091

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I wear a 41.5 in sportiva tarantula. Will these be the same size as those?

Peter hurtgen

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size down! but go to a shop and try them on. get the size that just starts to hurt really bad and they will break in and climb well!!

5 5

allp106725

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

Pretty much use this shoe for everything and anything. Bouldering, sport climbing, you name it, the Solutions can do it all.

La Sportiva Solutions

Hi, I wear US 9.5 of Evolv Shaman What...

Javi Asti

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Hi, I wear US 9.5 of Evolv Shaman What size of La Sportiva solution recommend me to buy

Andrew Clarke

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I also wear a US 9.5 in the Shaman. I wear a 39.5 in the Miura VS and the 39.5s were just too painful in the Solutions (the Miuras were also painful before breaking in and still hurt a bit before I warm them up, but not as much as the Solutions). However, I never climbed in the Solutions, and they might have stretched out. Size 40 seemed to fit best (tight but likely would break in to fit perfectly) in the Solutions. (Also, my street shoe is a 9.5).

5 5

die5695427

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The La Sportiva Solutions are near perfection! I first started climbing with the more relaxed La Sportiva Nagos. Those were a good first pair of shoes, but as I climbed in bouldering difficulty ratings and the problems got steeper, they left something to be wanted. The Solutions fill that promise.

I tried out 3 of the La Sportiva's top shoes (Testarossa, Solution and Miura VS).
Just for reference, I have a low volume asymmetric foot with a narrow heel but average toe box. I wear size 9/9.5 (42/42.5) street shoes and found the 40.5 Solutions to be a perfect fit (snug, but not too tight).

+The Testarossas were soft and sensitive but the toe box was too narrow and created pressure points.
+The Miura VS were alright, but it was too stiff for me and felt like my foot was in a box instead of a form fitting shoe.
+The Solutions are right in the middle with great sensitivity while still providing excellent support like that of a stiffer shoe.

Overall, the Solutions are a great shoe, and I love the slipper with a single strap velcro design which allows for quick on and off. The rubber is sturdy enough to stand comfortably on tiny edges, but sensitive and grippy enough for toeing in to holds while steep climbing. Although it takes a little while to get used to, the heel is slightly padded, sticky, secure and you will learn to love it. So far with a month of use 3-4 times a week, the shoes have barely stretched, so I would recommend going for a size that fits snug and not tight.

With BackCountry's amazing return policy, go ahead and order 3 shoes around your size and return the ones that don't fit.
Enjoy!

This question is about the sizing of the...

KennyCrimps

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This question is about the sizing of the solutions. I live in Hong Kong and we dont have a retailer here so I have to order them online, some of the best climbers i've seen recommend these shoes but I just don't know what size to get! I wear UK 9.5 for Five Ten Supermoccs and Teams. I wear UK 9.0 Boreal Tribals. What would my size be for Solutions?

Crodnd

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Try eu 39 or 38.5, backcountry has the best return policy in the world. I've returned the same shoe 3 times before.

How much does the P3 technology effect the...

T.J. Rutter

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How much does the P3 technology effect the long term preformance of this shoe? Of other shoes? Is it worth buying a shoe with P3, as opposed to a shoe without P3?

Thomas Ogasawara

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The P3 system is mega rad if you're really into highly aggressive shoes with a steep downturn. I've had a couple pairs of very aggressive shoes (think 5.10 jet7) that did not have the P3 system, and after about 6 months or so they were almost completely flat.

My advice is to just go with whichever shoe works best on your foot. If it happens to be a shoe with P3, lucky you! But don't force your foot into one for that sake alone.

T.J. Rutter

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thanks a ton!!!

T.J. Rutter

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thanks a ton!!!

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