These shoes are uber comfortable. I have to admit I made a shoe salesman work very hard to make sure that I got the right size in a store before ordering these from the Moose.…
- shannon, 09/07/11

These are my go-to pair of shoes for any adventures I'm going after! While in Wyoming for Spring Break, I wore these while off the slopes and the grip on these shoes are SICK!…
- Vu, 04/21/12
Orlando, Florida

The greatness with these boots is that while they have a full metal shank, they also have a bit of "rocker" built in. So that means it's not like walking on a pair of ski-boo…
- Gary, 09/05/10
Addison, Texas

You need to hump about 20-30 miles in them before getting serious. You need to break them in and they need to break you in a little; but once you do, you'll have a footgasm ea…
- JOEL, 11/22/10
Galgamesh

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

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

I've used Evolv and FiveTen for so long, I thought that was as good as shoes got and that any improvements in my climbing were up to me. Then I got these bad boys. First of…
- Chris, 08/19/10

Just got back from 3 weeks in the Tetons and Wind River Range. These shoes did everything. They were just as comfortable as my hiking boots for long (8 miles, ~4000' vertica…
- Robert, 08/25/10
Kansas City

I purchased this shoe a few weeks ago and they have not let me down yet. I use them mostly as an everyday shoe however they do perform well on the trail. The lacing locks your…
- Andrew, 04/23/12
Massachusetts

No question the warmest dbl boot I have used. Climbs really well on steep ice and rock and you cna walk in them. Most of the big boys are using them on anything cold and ext…
- DANE, 02/10/08
ISSAQUAH

If Steve House and Vince Anderson wear this boots to climb the biggest wall on earth, Nanga Parbat Rupal Face 14,000 ft. or 4,270m. in 2005, I think this is good for everyone.…
- NESTOR, 01/21/08

These boots are designed for very cold weather, high altitude climbing. I got them to use on Denali and, hopefully, Everest. They're expensive, but so are frostbitten toes,…
- DONALL, 04/09/09
NEW YORK

I try not to be smug, It is not a noble trait but when we were given the order to quickly leave Camp 2 on Cho Oyu because of deteriorating weather, I couldn't help but feel a…
- BRADLEY, 12/20/07
CLOVELLY NSW

Well, I just got these, here boots. It's too early in the season for a technical climbing review no ice really yet, but I want the bonus rewards for writing a review, so....…
- NATHAN, 11/12/07
BORING

I bought this boot for year round outdoor work at 11K' above sea level (9 month snowpack). If your foot fits in this boot, you'll be all set. Snug heel fit and ample room in…
- John, 11/11/11

I’m a Noob at climbing, but have decided to try it out by heading to Rainier. I bought these as a part of a massive gear purchase for the trip. I had heard that La Sport…
- Charlie, 05/26/10
Austin

Bought this boot to climb Mount Elbrus in Russia - it exceeded my expectations - wore this boot in 80degree weather in Mineral Vody airport in order to save bag room - my feet…
- Dean, 07/18/10
Toronto

the shoes look well built, and seem quite nice, but between not being able to replace the laces, and the foot box being way too wide, I'm going to stick with the original cros…
- mike, 11/20/11
connecticut

looks kinda dorky, but a great pair of shoes. slip on comfort means your laces never come undone. and is made to the high la sportiva standard as usual. nice tread too. i…
- MURDO, 06/14/11
san francisco

I wear a 2A width and slipped these on and they fit! I usually have to wear two pair of thick socks to get hiking boots to fit, but these are like a glove! The top loop eyel…
- Stan, 07/07/09
Texas

I hike various rugged terrain, and need a boot that is affordable and can hold up to its fair share of abuse. these boots are by far the best light hiker i have ever worn. the…
- Ben, 11/03/11

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

you can not go wrong with the katanas. they are an all around great shoe…
- Paxton, 10/16/10
United States

I wanted to get a pair of trail shoes that had lots of grip so that I would not bite it when I went trail running. Adjusting to the additional weight of the shoes was pretty…
- Kamalah, 04/22/09
Houston

The toe box is wide and deep and allows ascents to be pain free because of adequate space for toe movement. The support is excellent for keeping your foot aligned and upright…
- LISA, 03/27/11
Alexandria Va

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
Kansas City

This is a good looking, comfortable shoe. It handled pretty well for trail running and day hiking. However, eventually due to rubbing and abrasions when on the trail, the me…
- Joseph, 03/26/11

These are my favorite running shoes. They absorb much more shock them my Brooks ASR7 Adrenalines. There is a flap on the tongue to stuff the lace ends down so they wont come u…
- Peter, 04/01/11

This boot has everything I was looking for in a Gore-Tex (read Pacific NW), mid-weight, short-backpacking-trip hiking boot. My feet are medium to wideish, size 7, and these fi…
- Susan, 04/03/10
Olympic Peninsula, WA

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

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

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

I climb slab, roofs, dead vertical faces with these! Do not let the slipper factor deter you from buying these shoes. I wear size 7 mens US and I wear a 35 1/2. If downsized c…
- Derek, 02/25/12

I unboxed these boots,put them on and hiked 20 miles in ADK this past weekend. I gave these a go with no prior break in. These boots performed right out of the gate. I think m…
- Sean, 03/09/10
Rural Upstate NY

I Love these boots- now. The first 3 days convinced me that I had made an error, but I stuck with it and it really paid off! These boots feel amazing. Light weight; they feel…
- Gary, 08/05/09
Addison, Texas

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