My fav climbing shoes

By Paul-Baptiste Ranked #1177 - Climbing Shoes May 13, 2009

I went through quite a few different types of shoes when I first started to climb. I had decided that I needed one kind of shoe for sport and another for bouldering when a climbing partner of mine suggested I try out Katanas. I had had bad luck with Velcro closures in the past and was a bit hesitant (the Velcro closures on Katanas are solid and I've never had a problem with them failing). I'm so glad I gave them a try. I like my shoes tight - I wear my climbing shoes about 3 sizes down from my street shoes - and the Katanas are comfy enough for long routes and fit like a dream; the Velcro makes fine-tuning the fit easy. They are technical enough for fine edging and do a masterful job at heel-hooking. I got to say goodbye to multiple shoes as I wear them both for bouldering and sport. As has been mentioned by others, even after much use they do not stink up and become toxic like many other shoes. I highly recommend the Katanas. A very, very good shoe.

View Details: La Sportiva Katana Vibram XS Edge Climbing Shoe

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