La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoe

especially the heel is amazing. sucks you in and won't let go. very sticky and after some time really comfortable! been bouldering, sport and trad climbing in those and found them to be just great in all situations alike. could be a little more precise in the toe (it feels pretty broad), but that's just my taste. love them (and I'm European...)!

I've been wearing Evolv climbing shoes for a long time but the La Sportiva Solutions are BY FAR the best shoes I have ever used... I wear a size 10 1/2 in street shoes, but got these in a 9 1/2 (42 1/2) and they feel really good. They are really snug, but aren't uncomfortable. They are a little bit difficult to get on, but once they are on they are the best-feeling shoes I have ever had.

Tried these while in Europe and found them to be gimmicky. Love my La Sportiva approach shoes but thought this shoe was more show than go. I was told by the guy at the shop in Germany that this shoes is a big joke in Europe and they were not selling them any longer. If you like La Sportiva get a different model. Most La Sportivas rock shoes are too narrow for my foot but I find that most of the European shoes. Five tens and Mad Rocks are a better fit for my average width foot and better rubber.

When the strap breaks you are hosed. I am currently trying to figure out how to fix my first pair after breaking the "lace". If you tend to scum your foot on aretes, or in big holds like huecos, you will abrade the "lace" and it will break. So how much do I love this shoe? I bought another pair the day my first pair broke. This is the best heel hooking shoe you will ever wear. Surprisingly, it smears very well, and is incredible on overhanging terrain. Buy this shoe, you cannot go wrong.

Great out of the box. New XSV Grip rubber is super sticky. Shoes are very precise but run a little large. Usually a 39 in a Testarossa but went down to a 38 in the Solutions. A 38.5 probably would have given me the same sizing as the 39 Testarossa. At first, I had serious trouble getting the shoes on through the small opening but the fabric stretched out comfortably quickly over the first few wears. Don't know if I had this problem because I have wide feet, but they're fine now. Hands down, the Solutions are the best Sportiva shoe.

This shoe is Sickter McRikter. Seriously downturned toe makes this shoe pretty specialized for steeper terrain. La Sportiva has always made the most comfortable, precision lasts on the market, and this shoe is no different. The neoprene-like inner booty / cuff keeps my foot totally comfy and secure without creating any additional bulk in the shoe. The unique closure snugs up around my entire foot. There are no funky dead spots or hot spots in this shoe for me. The only caution I would throw to buyers is to check the sizing. In other La Sportiva shoes, like the Miura, and Five.10 shoes, like the Anasazi, - I wear a 39.5 (I think that's a US Men's 7). My street shoe is a US Men's 9. In this shoe, I downsized to a 38.5 and honestly if I bought another pair I'd probably go at least down to a 38. I'm not a masochistic climbing nerd either. Despite what this sounds like, I don't like painfully tight shoes, but something about the downcurve and the wide-ish toe box on the Solution creates a lot more space, so I need to downsize more than normal to get a snug fit. Killer shoe. This thing is the evolution of high-performance climbing shoes.

These shoes have have done it all, from dolomite in WY, to limestone pockets in MT to the sandstone crags at Horshoe Canyon Ranch. The title says it all. Toe hooks, heel hooks, edging, if you are working a steep problem then this is your shoe. Soft and powerful.

These are great shoes. Very sticky rubber. You would think that the heel without relief doesn't stay in place when you hell-hook, but you'll be wrong, it's like a third hand! One thing that you have to be aware with the solution is that the sole is quite soft and flexible, so if you are looking for a strong support for your toes, don't buy it. But if you want to work with your toes but still stick on tiny holds, this is the shoes for you. The strong curvature put your foot in a great position and even if they are tight they still feel somewhat comfortable. The only down side if these shoes is that I might need to buy new ones in six months as I use them so much. Great product.

I wear a 12 (45.5) in street shoe size, but I had to size down to a 9.5 (42.5) in the Solutions (I have a narrow foot). I personally wanted them tight so could I pop them on right before a climb and pop off when I'm done. However, if you plan on can keeping them on for an hour or two I wouldn't recommend going down two sizes. As far as performance goes, heel hooking is incredible, edging is excellent, and the rubber is very sticky. If steep walls, overhangs and roof problems are your thing these shoes will suit you well. They also don't smell bad after a climbing session…..

I love these shoes! The cambered toe and arched sole really transmit power to the front of your foot. My heel literally gets sucked into the rear of this shoe; heel hooks are a blast. Although most of my climbing (in the 110+ degree Phoenix summer heat) has been indoors, I've added at least a grade or two because of the superior rubber and strong toe. These fit pretty true to size; add a half-size for wide feet. Yahoo!!!