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Comparing Climbing Shoes for Men

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Editors' Choice Award  Top Pick Award  
Price $218.95 at Amazon
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$218.95 at Amazon
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$209 List
$208.95 at Backcountry
$208.95 at Amazon
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$208.95 at Amazon
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Pros Versatile, stiff, durable, comfortableGreat edging, solid crack climbing, good all-around shoeAwesome at edging, roomy enough for wide feet, decent sensitivityExtremely precise toe, extra heel sensitivity, comfortable for an aggressive shoeGreat edging, convenient and secure Velcro closure system
Cons Expensive, limited sensitivityExpensive, limited sport/bouldering useExpensive, broad imprecise toe, modestly supportive solePricey, tall toe box, too narrow for some feetNot as comfortable in cracks as lace-up models
Bottom Line This stiff shoe is an all-day workhorse that also performs well on edges and slabsDesigned for big days on big walls, this shoe is nearly perfect for long traditional climbsAn all-around great shoe that's suitable for many types of rockAn ultra-high-end shoe that is designed for performanceThis shoe is well-performing all arounder
Rating Categories La Sportiva Katana... La Sportiva TC Pro Scarpa Instinct Lace La Sportiva Solutio... La Sportiva Otaki
Comfort (20%)
9.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
Smearing (20%)
9.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
8.0
Edging (20%)
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
9.0
Pulling (20%)
6.0
4.0
7.0
10.0
7.0
Cracks (20%)
7.0
10.0
7.0
5.0
6.0
Specs La Sportiva Katana... La Sportiva TC Pro Scarpa Instinct Lace La Sportiva Solutio... La Sportiva Otaki
Style Lace Lace Lace Velcro Velcro
Upper Leather / Microfiber Leather Leather Leather / Microfiber Leather/ Microfiber
Width Options Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular
Lining Pacific (in forefoot and back) Sentex / PU Foam None Pacific, Lycra Pacific
Rubber Type Vibram XS Edge Vibram XS Edge Vibram XS Edge Vibram XS Grip2 Vibram XS Edge
Rubber Thickness 4 mm 4 mm 3.5 mm 4 mm 4 mm