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

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 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

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 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

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

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

the masai is really comfy and sacrifices zero performance. its a pretty narrow fit, and handles a lot of terrain really well. the rubber is GREAT.…
- Adam, 05/22/13
Fort Collins

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

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

Got my girlfriend a pair of these to come climb with me so she doesnt need to use the rentals at the gym anymore. she loves them. no blisters and no slipping.…
- Colin, 07/22/12
Massachussetts

I've recently got into rock climbing and have been wearing a pair of hand me down climbing shoes for awhile now. I took a step forward and purchased these bad lads and love t…
- Steven, 04/25/11
Mansfield

I use this pair of shoes for training on the college wall. They are really comfortable since they aren´t agressive at all. The laces let you tight them as much as you like. R…
- Cristina, 10/18/12
Mexico