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La Sportiva - Women's Solutions

Updated: Apr 15, 2020

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 / 5.0 star rating


An aggressive, high-performance rock climbing shoe

Best use: Overhanging sport routes, bouldering, gym climbing and technical face climbing


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Pros:

  • Great for climbing on overhangs and precision on technical routes

  • High sensitivity

  • Superior toe and heel hook capabilities

  • Sticky rubber, great for edging

  • Not uncomfortable given how aggressive they are

Cons:

  • High price-point

  • Shaped for narrower feet

  • More aggressive than product photos lead

  • Not ideal for beginner climbers (can be painful)


With hundreds of reviews and a 4.6 star rating, it's clear that climbers are psyched about these shoes. La Sportiva's Womens Solutions are one of their most popular climbing shoes - definitely worth checking out if you're in the market for a high performance rock climbing shoe.


So, what's the fit like? As aggressive as they are, climbers have noted that they're surprisingly comfortable. They have a snug toe box with good rubber coverage for toe-hooking, edging with them feels secure, and the 3D molded heel cup makes them heel-hook like a dream 👌 Climber's rave about their performance with overhung and technical face climbing, noting that they're highly sensitive and offer better precision while edging.


One thing to note: La Sportiva shoes (especially women's versions) are typically favored by climbers with narrower feet - but that doesn't mean they're not wide-foot friendly too! We recommend taking them out for a quick sesh so you can really get a feel for them.


TDLR; At $180 for a new pair, they're a pretty penny (real pretty). These shoes may favor narrower feet. They're a popular model built for lasting performance so they're likely a bang for your buck.

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