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

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

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

I've been a fan of the La Sportiva Fireblade for years, so when that shoe was discontinued I had to find a new shoe. This one fits everything I need for the thousands of mile…
- JULIE, 02/28/13
FRASER

These shoes rock, and yes I am going after the pun! I have worn everything from North Face flip flops to Solomon trail shoes for approaches, but nothing comes close to compet…
- Jenna, 11/13/11

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

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 usually can only wear Clark's Wave shoes or New Balance SL2 styles because all others are too tight in the toe. I needed a Gortex shoe for hiking we plan to do in a rainy c…
- Vivian A, 05/30/12

I'm happy with this shoe; comfortable and functional. There is plenty of room in the toe box and heel fits snug enough. the toe is hard rubber to protect against stubbed toes…
- Luke, 01/08/11
Peoria

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