Comparing Climbing Shoes for Women
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Price | $198.95 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $198.95 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $139.30 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $218.95 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $209 List $209.00 at Backcountry |
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Pros | Great edging shoe, precise, versatile | Comfortable, high performance, sticky rubber, easy to put on, good in cracks, versatile | Comfortable, extremely sensitive, great for smearing and steep climbing, easy to get on and off | Great edging capabilities, excels on thin cracks, great for multi-pitching | Super sensitive, overall comfortable for aggressive design, great for pocket climbing, good for heel hooking |
Cons | Specific shape can cause discomfort for some, expensive | Stretch out quickly, costly, lacks support | Expensive, No-Edge technology could be an acquired taste | Expensive, leather uppers wear out | Expensive, specific, can be painful for some |
Bottom Line | A technical climbing powerhouse, perfect for crimpy limestone or long granite free climbs | An impressive shoe in many realms, combining comfort with a high-performance fit | If you let them, they may revolutionize your footwork; they'll take some getting used to, but are top notch for steep climbing | This is a do-it-all workhorse that excels in all aspects of climbing, from difficult cracks to lower angle and techy face climbs | This model gets major props for steep climbing and bouldering due to its aggressive shape, precision, and comfortable design |
Rating Categories | La Sportiva Miura V... | La Sportiva Skwama... | La Sportiva Futura... | La Sportiva Katana... | La Sportiva Solutio... |
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Smearing (20%) | |||||
Edging (20%) | |||||
Pulling (20%) | |||||
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Specs | La Sportiva Miura V... | La Sportiva Skwama... | La Sportiva Futura... | La Sportiva Katana... | La Sportiva Solutio... |
Style | Velcro | ||||
Weight (Per Pair, size 37) | 0.91 lb | ||||
Width Options | Regular | ||||
Fit | High Asymmetry | ||||
Upper | Leather/synthetic | ||||
Lining | Unlined | ||||
Sole Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
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