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La Sportiva Katana Lace


£103.49
 
La Sportiva


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The La Sportiva Katana Lace is, as the name suggests, the lace up version of the original Katana. Therefore you can expect them to work well through the varied disciplines of climbing through easy and hard grades, La Sportiva have even added some extra technical details into the shoe which enhance the performance to even greater levels.

The La Sportiva Katana Lace has the tried and tested P3 system which will ensure that your new shoes maintain the same downturned profile throughout their life. An innovative construction method places a lining between the rand and the leather upper, this means you will get the great breathing properties and precision of an unlined shoe with the minimal stretch of a lined shoe.

The incorporation of the laces means you can tailor the internal volume of the shoe more accurately to the shape of your feet creating an even greater fit and feel of precision. To cap off this already brilliant shoe is the Vibram XS Edge rubber which is great in most situations and excels on those smaller holds. 

Details:

  • Upper: A combination of suede leather and Lorica®, tubular construction
  • Lining: Front and back Pacific lining
  • Fit: Medium Volume
  • Midsole :Laspoflex 1,1 mm combined to the P3 System
  • Sole: Vibram® XS Edge 4 mm
  • Weight: 470g per pair

 

Please Note: Due to increasing demand there is currently a worldwide shortage of Sportiva climbing shoes. As a result the UK distributor is unlikely to receive any more stock until September. Please only order out-of-stock sizes if you are happy to wait!



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La Sportiva Katana Lace Reviews

Submited By: Nick Ahnen on 11/03/2012
Amazing shoe. Fits great, climbs great. It's an all-round super shoe. In fact, I have two pairs and will only buy these from now on.

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!
Submited By: Lisa Marsh on 16/01/2012
I've been wearing velcro katanas and was having quite a love affair with them for the last 8 months or so, I fancied getting a 2nd pair of shoes on the go to save on the wear and tear, I first ordered a pair of Miura velcros but when they arrived they scared me with their aggressive shape and they didn't fit at all so I thought I'd try these... Banana fingers were as always fantastic with their service and these arrived very swiftly! They look much more aggressive that the velcro but they are ace, flexible enough to smear beautifully but stiff enough to edge on mini holds, the laces make for a snug fit and I even cleaned a route at the local wall with the route setter amazed I could stick to a feature at the crux- no problem in these!!

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!
Submited By: Kst Cv on 02/08/2011
Great shoe! Even thought being partly synthetic they do stretch a little. Bought two pairs, the second half size bigger. However I realised that if you are willing to take the pain for the first 15-20 hours using the shoe rather go for one that is just painfully to small and with some time it will have a perfect fit! Rather good heel hook and works both for rope and bouldering, gives very good grip and enables you to get good edge feel to! due to the rather thin sole

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!
Submited By: Adrian ch on 10/03/2011
Great shoe, I've had them for about a month now and have worn them down at the bouldering wall for a few times. Initially these are very stiff shoes, by far the stiffest I've ever had, but they soften up into a very versatile "hardness", smears well like the katana, but also great for edging on mini knife edges, it certainly made it a lot easier for me. The P3 platform gives great support and feel comfy. I got my shoes a bit tighter as they're my 2nd shoe, but if you get them the more standard fit then they should climb most things nicely. The heel is also snug and comfy. They take a while and a few sessions to break into but once they get into shape they are seriously nice to wear. Great shoe!

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!
Submited By: Betina Macho on 24/11/2010
As always on this page, I found the technical descriptions of this product accurate and helpful in choosing the right shoe for myself. I used to climb in the previous La Sportiva Katana (the blue one for women), and now moved on to this one. I bought the lace half a size bigger than the previous Katana - and that was good - it seems to be slightly narrower/firmer on the foot. Also the bending of the sole is slightly more - also making it feel "smaller". My trainer size is 5 1/2 and my last Katana was a 5 1/2, this one I bought in 6 - and it is great this way for intermediate to experienced climbers, beginners might be prefer half a size more. It sits well on the foot, the architecture of the flap under laces is simply divine! It is definitely a technical "upgrade" from the previous Katana. It is feel a bit higher on the ankle and needed some week to be "broken in" - but now it feels excellent. Overall a great all-round shoe in this class.

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!
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