I actually took them bouldering and they performed surprisingly well considering the fact that they were so comfortable, I never took them off the entire session.! I wear size 12 1/2-13 street (I think actually 46.5), and 45.5 is perfect for me. The trade-off, I discovered, is that you can size up and keep your toes relatively flat and still get killer edging due to the slight downturn. The key is NOT downsizing aggressively, as the P3 and overall stiffness put a lot of pressure on your toes and the shoes don't stretch much. Just finally got a bigger pair (they were completely out of stock in North America!) and I freaking love them. I wanted the Katanas but can't do narrow I guess. I broke in a pair of 43.5 TCs and even rocked a pair of 43 Muira VS. They became so painful, although I took them off every lap I couldn't wear them. The in-store shoe selections in Seattle are pitiful compared to the Front Range.īill Kirby wrote: I wear size 46 or 12 boots and runners. Maybe I can find a shop that carries the KLs and/or Verdons sometime in the next few months. Those new 5.10 Verdons sound interesting too. Seems like the KL is a good replacement, as something pointier than the TCs but still pretty stiff. Miuras (lace) have filled that niche for a while for me, but I'm fed up with how quickly the midsole breaks down on those and the stiffness and edging ability fades. Basically looking to bridge the gap between the Testarossas and the TCs in the current quiver. No trips to the Creek (or Moonlight.) in the near future, so it would mostly be an Index/Squamish granite shoe. I'll need to give some thought as to which would be a better addition to the shoe quiver- a face-oriented KL or a crack-oriented KL. The Mantra, Katana Lace, Finale, Tarantula, and Tarantulace are all brand new. I figured you'd have good input on this question. La Sportiva, makers of the world’s finest mountain footwear, apparel, and ski hard goods, today announces that for Spring 2022, several iconic climbing shoe models are fully redesigned and updated for modern climbing. If you intend to use both for performance crack+face climbing, KL would need to be 0.5-1 euro size larger than TC Pro.Thanks reboot.
New katana lace pro#
Midsole: 1.Reboot wrote: No.the TC Pro sized the same as KL would fit similar only for their intended applications: TC for long trad & KL for more sport/bouldering.hey will not be the same length. Narrower heel sole design improves heel hooking precision while maintaining the same known fit and feel Updated heel pattern with increased rubber coverage improves grip while heel hooking Outsole design varies between the Katana Lace Men´s (full-length) and the Katana Lace Women´s (half-length) to support climbers of all weights and sizes
Highly breathable tongue works in conjunction with the shoe lining for moisture management Revolutionary tubular construction with P3® Technology provides ultimate comfort and performance If you are looking for one shoe that does it all and does it all well, then the Katana Lace is a must. To cap off this already brilliant shoe, the Vibram XS Edge rubber will have you feeling confident and calm from bottom to top.Ī workhorse jack-of-all-trades, the La Sportiva Katana Lace will perform on anything you put it up against. The Katana's breathable tongue works synchronously with the internal shoe lining to assure breathability all day long, whilst the now updated heel pattern with increased rubber coverage improves the already well-performing heel.īeing a lace-up, the Katana offers a be-spoke and adjustable fit, where you can tailor the internal volume of the shoe, to more accurately fit the shape of your feet, creating a superior fit and feel of precision. The overall fit of the shoe provides stability throughout the shoe that. Alongside this, the P3® system helps to maintain the Katana's downturned shape throughout their whole lifespan, whilst an innovative construction method, places a lining between the rand and the leather upper, meaning you receive excellent breathing properties, the precision of an unlined shoe, as well as the minimal stretch of a lined shoe. The Katana Lace was a perfect blend of stiffness without compromising sensitivity. Offering an excellent option for climbers that can't decide on their preferred discipline, the Katana Lace performs superbly through varied terrain, whether you are bouldering, sport, or trad climbing.īoasting a tried and tested construction, the Katana Lace makes use of a revolutionary tubular fit with P3® Technology, which offers unrivaled performance on verticle, small-edge climbs, as well as all-day comfort. Tried and tested, the new La Sportiva Katana Lace builds on years of design and knowledge and now comes with a glitzy new face-lift.
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