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La Sportiva
Skwama Climbing Shoe

4.828571428571428 out of 5 stars
35 Reviews
$199.00
Color:Black/Yellow

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Why We Like The Skwama Climbing Shoe

Here to help us take it to the next level, the Skwama Climbing Shoe is La Sportiva's high-performance slipper for competition bouldering and technical sport climbing. P3 technology applies a Permanent Power Platform that ensures the Skwama's downturn stays downturned.


The S-Heel construction optimizes heel hooking and gives a snug fit, while Vibram's Grip2 sole offers high sensitivity, so you can feel what's underfoot. This shoe's soft LaspoFlex midsole gives enhanced sensitivity, a better feel, and more control on microscopic jibs and technical, insecure moves. La Sportiva styled the Skwama's upper with laser-cut leather and microfiber reinforcements that reduce stretch.


Details

  • High-performance climbing shoe shaped for boulders and routes
  • P3 downturned performance provides extreme aggression
  • Leather upper with microfiber reinforcements ensure durability
  • Unlined to conform to your footshape for customized comfort
  • LaspoFlex midsole is soft and sensitive for a precise performance
  • Vibram XS Grip2 rubber sole is grippy, durable, and sensitive
  • Item #LSP008X
Upper Material
leather, microfiber, rubber
Lining
unlined
Closure
hook-and-loop
Midsole
0.8mm LaspoFlex
Rubber
Vibram XS Grip 2 (4mm)
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year
Last
slip
Profile
aggressive downturn
Asymmetrical Curvature
high
Claimed Weight
7.5oz
Activity
climbing

Overall Rating

5 based on 35 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 0 reviews
2 Stars - 1 reviews
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4 Stars - 3 reviews
5 Stars - 31 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

February 11, 2023

Awesome shoe

I bought this about 6 months ago now, and I've got nothing but good things to say for them. They've been awesome for sending everything from slab to overhung, and seem to still be holding up just fine. The inside does bleed a bit yellow onto the feet, but its nothing permanent and doesn't bother me. The pointed toe has really helped with precise footwork, and is super fun for finding footholds on very sheer slab routes. Overall this has been an amazing shoe thus far, and would definitely be something i'd recommend

SeaOC
lasportiva.com

Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com

5 out of 5 stars

January 4, 2023

A great all around shoe

I got to climb in these for the last few months. It's amazing how fast I could break into them. While being very precise, they offer a lot of comfort. The pre-molded heel fits my foot perfectly and feels quite secure on agressive hooking. This shoe is a great all-around. It might not be best for the gym climbing on problems with lots of volume climbing.

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stmicheljerome
lasportiva.com

Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com

4 out of 5 stars

December 28, 2022

Awesome and comfortable shoes

Love these shoes! They are great for indoor and outdoor climbing. I would give them 5 stars but the quality has been a little inconsistent over the several pairs that I have had.

Bob27
lasportiva.com

Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com

5 out of 5 stars

May 24, 2022

I wish Backcountry Would Create

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
45
Height:
5' 11"
Weight:
235

A Pre-order list for the Green Vegan Version of this shoe which is due out this Fall. I'd like to get on that list; and maybe you would, too.

Jeanne R
5 out of 5 stars

March 21, 2022

Great shoes!

I've been using these for indoor bouldering for a couple years, and they're absolutely amazing!

Tectonicplate
lasportiva.com

Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com

5 out of 5 stars

August 24, 2021

Good all-arounder for me

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
39
Height:
5' 3"
Weight:
165

I have these shoes for several month now. They are to the point where they will need their first resole. I use them exclusively indoor. Sizing/Comfort/Break-in: Out of the box, they are very tight across the forefoot on me (I have very thick feet). I have Katanas and Miura VS in 39 and I don't recall a more painful break-in period. First 10 sessions or so I cannot wear them for more than one climb. Now they are fully broken in, I would consider these my all day comfort shoes. They feel 1/4 size looser than a pair of old 39 Miura VS; it could also be the more symmetrical last also. If you are used to Solutions, these feels shorter and wider even though they are build on the same last. These heels on these are also softer than Solutions and easier to get into. They are also a tad softer in the midsole than the Solutions (for what it is worth, the midsole on the Skwams are 0.1mm thinner). Performance: Most of the time, I can trust them on the tiniest foot holds (say 1/4" wide, quarter size). Even sized comfortably for me, I trust them completely on edging. You sacrifice a bit of comfort when edging compared to XS Edge rubber shoes, but they stick well. The half sole design make them very responsive on high feet where you have to dig in with the big toe and pull through with the feet. The rubber on top of the toe makes toe hook a breeze. You'd think the slit in the sole on the forefoot is a bit gimmicky, but it does help the shoes conform to volumes and slopers. The rubber on top of the toe makes toe hook a breeze. Longevity: I have these for about 7 months and I climb on average two times a week with them. The outsole wore down to around 1/4 of its original thickness around the big toe area. I think this is decent for such a sticky rubber. However, I only climbed on plastic with these as I prefer a harder rubber outdoor.

DEKUN P
5 out of 5 stars

April 17, 2021

Love them!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
41
Weight:
165

I purchased these as my second pair of rock shoes. I started on LS Finales and felt like I had outgrown them in terms of aggression, and I also wanted a more aggressive feeling fit. I had a 42.5 in the Finales, and I went down to a 41 in the Skwamas and the sizing has been perfect. When I was trying sizes on the 41.5 felt perfect, so I decided to go down half a size and I think it was the right decision. For their aggressive profile, they are honestly really comfy, 10/10 would recommend!

Steve O
2 out of 5 stars

April 3, 2021

Okay semi-slippers

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

These combine what starts as a solid downturned toe with a softer rest of the shoe. The cut-out and softness in the middle does seem to help smear. Unfortunately toe softens way up after a few months and they start to climb borderline like Moccs. Runs way big. I am an 11.5 street, 44 TC Pro, and the 42.5 fits. The comfy liner ends halfway up the foot. Around ankle and heel is uncomfortable skin on rubber. Don't seem built to re-sole and use for years Ended up moving on from these

Allen
5 out of 5 stars

March 27, 2021

Fun stable shoe to climb in

Familiarity:
I've used it several times
Size Bought:
41.5
Height:
5' 2"
Weight:
180

Absolutely love the Skwama, fits comfortably and allows for great heel hooks and toe hooks, would recommend for anyone looking for an awesome pair of bouldering shoes!

Khoa-Nguyen V
5 out of 5 stars

November 17, 2020

Great for wide feet, mediocre for high volume foot

I have a wide foot (2e) with average heel and this shoe fits like a glove. I wear size 9.5 US - around 42.5, I purchased a 40.5 and fit without socks. I believe I could go around 0.5 sizes smaller as well, since I can fit with socks (with other problems described below). It stretches a lot over the first 5 hours of wear, and continues stretching for probably the first 20-30h before stabilizing. I recommend -2 to -2.5 vs street shoes. Climbing performance is very good. Downsides: 1. Upper rubber has corners which tend to catch on things - The points of the triangles on upper are peeling away - I have glued them back, but ideally it'd cover more of the side, or less, to avoid the catching issues. Partly an issue due to my poor footwork, but sometimes it's hard to avoid scumming the side of the shoe on certain climbs. 2. The velcro strap has far too much hook velcro, not enough loop. My foot is both wide, and high volume. I would love to have a pair which fits socks for climbing in colder weather, but the hook velcro only touches hook velcro when I have socks. I have around 1cm of hook touching loop without socks, which means the velcro will wear out quickly, and does not stay as secure as I'd like it to. Fix the velcro, and I'd buy a second pair tomorrow. Overall, it's probably one of, if not the best shoe for wide feet on the market. I've tried a lot and nothing fits anywhere close to as well as this one.

Aseion
lasportiva.com

Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com