unlike so many ex girlfriends at your ten-year highschool reunion, these puppies hold their shape. the p3 tech is no joke, as advertised. strap'em down as tight as your old mi…
- CHRISTIAN, 09/26/08
BALTIMORE

These shoes are straight BAWLIN' yo! Beaked toe, leather, form-fitting, ridiculous pimpin' design like you've never SEEN! I put these on my feet and I was like "WHHHATTTT?!…
- James, 04/20/12

This shoe would be 5/5 just like the mens VS and for GOOD REASON, if it wasn't for some whiners who couldn't handle a barely noticeable print on a small strip of leather aroun…
- Kristina, 02/27/11
Washington

All around great shoe. Great for edging and standing on tiny crystals or pebbles that it makes you wonder sometimes how is it possible you haven't fallen off yet. Rubber is pl…
- Stephanie, 11/24/10
New York

Street size: 9.5, which is roughly 42.5 for Sportiva. I managed to squeeze into a 40 b/c that's all that was available when I ordered but lemme tell you, the shoe feels natur…
- Alek, 10/31/11
Austin, TX

The only weakness of the solution is the strap, once that breaks they're hard to fix. I'm a HUGE sportiva fan and these don't disappoint. You can size them for comfy sport cli…
- ryan, 10/25/10

The Miura could be called the perfect shoe. I bought mine specifically for a comfy all day trad shoe, but since have started using them on my boulder projects and shorter spor…
- Ryan, 01/28/12

My go to shoe for anything on a flat or slab wall. stands up to a beating as well considering that I have used them 4 times a week for 3-6 hours a session for the last 4 month…
- Douglas, 11/26/12

I wore these for a couple of months, and in that time I found a couple of things I *hated* about them. 1) they are funky as hell. If you don't lysol them, they get pretty cr…
- Travis, 01/21/12
Towson, MD

These are your basic climbing shoe. I would recommend them, but you might also want to invest in some Gold Bond so as to fend off the stench that sets in quickly after use.…
- Andrew, 10/27/11
williamsburg, VA

I moved from the Evolv Elektra, my first shoe, to these about a year ago. Definitely a wise choice for someone who is getting serious about their climbing. While they were muc…
- Lillian, 08/21/11
Providence

I admit, I was lost and searching for solace when I came across these shoes. I'd been looking for a kick a** climbing shoe capable of shredding face climbs with the best of th…
- Marc, 06/02/10
Mountain View, CA

The feel in these shoes are amazing. I had a pair of Muira VSs for 2 seasons and loved them and wanted something a little more sensitive. These fit the bill! Still love my Mui…
- Tony, 07/13/11

If you have a wide foot like I do then I would suggest trying these on before buying. They are lace-ups so that helps but my feet were still just bulging out. I'm going to s…
- YUN JUNG, 10/22/09

Probably the most comfortable climbing shoes I've ever worn + everything you would want from climbing shoes. I have a wider foot, and I thought it would be hard to find shoes…
- Andrey, 08/24/11

I bought these back when I started climbing and have loved them ever since. In fact, I love them so much that I just bought a 3rd pair. I have tried many other shoes but none…
- Ken, 10/09/12

i've gone through 3 pairs of these and will continue to have a pair on hand as back up. all climbing shoes should hurt the first couple times you wear them but these stretch r…
- Danielle, 01/04/13
United States

These are my first pair of climbing shoes. After climbing in my vibram five fingers (which I also love) these shoes were a great wake up call as to how different climbing can…
- Emily, 05/23/11
48858

The LaSportiva Katana has performed admirably in our local climbing gym and I am looking forward to summer craggin in them. This is the first pair of rock shoes that fit right…
- michael, 02/08/11

La Sportiva Katanas are an awesome pair of climbing shoes and would recommend them to anyone! With the unique tongue of the shoe, they fit like no other. Great for edging (but…
- Michael, 12/12/10
Jonesboro, Ar

I used the shoes for the first time yesterday at Paradise on the Brazos. The climbs have smooth Limestone. I love the way this shoe is super flexible to wrap itself around a f…
- Jason, 11/13/11

a jock strap for your foot, no more up flex. Able to hook the crappiest hold. ;) Great Design:) Keep up that design la sportiva.…
- chad, 10/12/11

Being an avid climber based in the Nashville area I expect my shoes to perform well and be able to trust them no matter where I place them in a climb. The no edge concept is…
- Chris, 10/02/12
Nashville

I have been really happy with the performance of these shoes. I sized down 2 sizes from my street size and they hurt incredibly bad for the first 2 days but they broke in qui…
- Emily, 04/23/13
West Virginia

I use my cobra's for everything from bouldering to overhanging sport. It excels on overhangs due to the downturn but its still comfortable enough to wear for single pitch spo…
- Timothy, 12/06/12

2 words DOWN SIZE if you want this shoe to work to its fullest make sure you get the smallest size you could possibly get your foot into they stretch a lot. they are probably…
- Catherine, 10/29/10

They edge ok but not great, they have not worn very well, they are only slightly uncomfortable, they are reasonably sticky. Overall they are just ok. I have since upgraded to…
- Andrew, 03/12/13
Kansas

I'm a fan of the 5.10 Anasazi great edging power; the gym clearing smell of the shoes, I'm not so psyched on. The Katanas are a lot like the Anasazis: flat last, sensitive ye…
- joseph, 12/20/11
New Castle, CO

Perfect for all type of climbing, either you´re a begginer or an experienced climber. Super comfty and easy to put on. The velcro straps let you adjust them as tight as you w…
- Cristina, 07/01/12
Mexico

I'm a guy. I bought these because the women's model has lower volume on the inside, so it's better for narrower feet. These are also much lighter than a lot of other shoes on…
- JONATHAN, 05/26/09
Yosemite

all the stuff youve already heard: surprisingly comfy, edges amazingly... those are all true. i do, however get some dead space in the heel, but isnt limiting my ability to he…
- Clark, 03/30/13

After my first trip to the gym, I nailed some routes that I had been struggling with. The stiff aggressive sole is great for edging on micro holds and definitely gave me more…
- Gurusevak, 10/19/12
United States

I am climbing on my second pair of Bandits. This is my middle of the road shoe. It can perform well on friction,crack, and edging. I would say that out of these its strong…
- Matt, 10/18/12
Joshua Tree, CA

These shoes are built for climbing cracks and off-widths. I figure they are basically a cheaper TC Pro, but they tear extremely easy along the rand. After just a few climbs…
- Adam, 03/30/13

This is my third pair of climbing shoes (I've had Mad Rock Mugens and 5.10 Anasazi Verde's) and they are by far the most comfortable I have owned. The shoes mold to your feet…
- Darren, 12/29/11

Shoes are all about personal preference, and I absolutely love these shoes. They are super comfortable, even in a half size smaller than other sportiva models. I can wear th…
- Kyle, 09/28/12

These are my favorite shoes for a long hard techy face climbing. They climb well in roofs, but if its edgy and I'm standing on tiny crimpers, I wear these. Not only are they…
- Daniel, 04/29/13

Loving these! Climb great out of the box, super comfortable fit. Tongue is slightly cushioned, heal is not too agressive. I like them for the great edge, the aggressive toe…
- Quinn, 04/25/13
80518

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 illustrat…
- Alia, 08/11/11
Northern California

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…
- RACHEL, 11/18/09
OAKLAND

I have relatively wide feet so finding comfortable climbing shoes is hard for me. If you also have this problem then the defy lace-ups are for you. I may be a chick, but the…
- Rae, 10/10/12
red river gorge!

This shoe does a swell job for digging your toe into those small pieces. However, the shape is a bit awkward on the foot and will take some getting used to. Good for the pric…
- Daniel, 01/31/13
United States