I bought these as my first pair of shoes back in December for my first big multi-pitch trip. I wore them straight out of the box (in theory, so stupid) but they were SO COMFORTABLE! I've basically torn them up big time since then but they've held up as well as to be expected. My one complaint is that they have stretched--a lot. I'm partially guilty, though, as I'm not the best at changing shoes immediately after a climb.I bought a 37 which really required me to jam my foot in there initially, but the next pair I buy will likely be a 35 or maybe even 34.
Got these shoes a couple of weeks ago. I've worn them at the gym and at the crag and they have proven great at both! It does take awhile for them to get broken in. I wear a 6-6.5 street shoe and got these in a 4.5 (35). I've heard that they will stretch, but I haven't had them long enough (or been out in crazy warm weather) for this to happen yet.
"Comfortable, Durable and Highly Effective"
08/11/11
I've owned all kinds of climbing shoes and the day I bought my first pair of La Sportiva's was the day I realized I could never wear anything else. These shoes truly illustrate the basic principal that is "buy right or buy twice" (or in some cases buy 3 times or 4, ect). Like all of La Sportiva's other climbing shoes, the Mythos exceeds expectations in quality, durability and comfort. The thick sticky rubber soles last longer than any other shoe I have ever destroyed and will keep your toes on the rock!
I absolutely love these shoes. I have nothing negative to say. I wear size 38 regularily but got 37 to fit snugly. I would definately reccommend these to a friend. In fact all my lady climbing friends have the same ones and we all dig them.
"This is how I fell in love with climbing."
05/13/11
My roommate took me climbing for my birthday and let me use her backup shoes. They happened to be the La Sportiva women's Mythos. I was startled by the fit at first, but as typical with great climbing shoes after a few climbs they began conforming perfectly to my feet. I think this is a fantastic shoe for beginning and experienced climbers alike. So close to the savings I set aside for my own pair!
"more comfortatble than a rock climbing shoe should be"
05/04/10
these shoes break in and fit your foot perfect, and the way they lace up makes sure they stay tight even after they stretch out, make sure you definitely buy them much tighter than you would ever want to walk in them because they did stretch more than other shoes i've had
This is my go-to trad shoe. Only thing I use for cracks. Edges well when brand new but I'll use my katanas for edging. Pros:- Great all round shoe- Pretty durable rubber- Great in cracks; low profile- Lacing for exact fitCons:- La Sportiva rubber isn't the stickiest- Good all-round shoe but doesn't excel at any one thing - A tad on the expensive side
"Got these for my lady and she likes the LOTS BUT.................."
01/08/10
My lady likes them but they just didn't fit her weird feet. I know a ton of girls who are pumped on this shoe especially for the comfort level. But..... my girl just didn't seem to think they fit right. Try em on before......
comfortable + effective? is that possible? are these really climbing shoes!??! like the other reviews said, buy the smallest size you can squeeze into - they'll be tight at first but after a few climbs, they'll feel like a dream. a dream with marshmallow clouds and unicorns!! oh. and the lace-around-the-heel design keeps em nice and tight around your ankles. and the little vents keep your feet fresh (well, as fresh as one could hope for after a long day of climbing...) awesome!
"At the end of a long day, I love nothing more than to put on my jammies, cuddle up in front of the T"
09/16/09
Oh, yeah, uh, climbing. I use them for that too. And my friends keep trying to steal them and buy me new shoes because they say my feet shouldn't be so comfy.These shoes are great for all day outdoors, multi pitch. Once you get above the 5.10's, you are going to want something more aggressive. I bought these too big when I was an uninformed beginner. Since then they have stretch a FULL SIZE! So buy them really really painfully tight, or you will be sorry later when you can't use them anymore. I would suggest them to semi-experience climbers who want a second shoe for longer days.
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