Skwama Climbing Shoe
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Why We Like The Skwama Climbing Shoe
Here to help us take it to the next level, the Skwama Climbing Shoe is La Sportiva's high-performance slipper for competition bouldering and technical sport climbing. P3 technology applies a Permanent Power Platform that ensures the Skwama's downturn stays downturned.
The S-Heel construction optimizes heel hooking and gives a snug fit, while Vibram's Grip2 sole offers high sensitivity, so you can feel what's underfoot. This shoe's soft LaspoFlex midsole gives enhanced sensitivity, a better feel, and more control on microscopic jibs and technical, insecure moves. La Sportiva styled the Skwama's upper with laser-cut leather and microfiber reinforcements that reduce stretch.
Details
- High-performance climbing shoe shaped for boulders and routes
- P3 downturned performance provides extreme aggression
- Leather upper with microfiber reinforcements ensure durability
- Unlined to conform to your footshape for customized comfort
- LaspoFlex midsole is soft and sensitive for a precise performance
- Vibram XS Grip2 rubber sole is grippy, durable, and sensitive
- Item #LSP008X
- Upper Material
- leather, microfiber, rubber
- Lining
- unlined
- Closure
- hook-and-loop
- Midsole
- 0.8mm LaspoFlex
- Rubber
- Vibram XS Grip 2 (4mm)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Last
- slip
- Profile
- aggressive downturn
- Asymmetrical Curvature
- high
- Claimed Weight
- 7.5oz
- Activity
- climbing
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 38 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Large
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 22, 2024
If you are looking for an all-rounder
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 38
Not the best performance shoe if you are looking for anything specific. However, if you want one pair for all different tasks, this might be the one.
June 17, 2024
Great overall shoe!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 9
I bought this a month or so ago. Got a great deal with the memorial day sale and my first-time purchase discount. The shoe is made of great material and allows for precise toe placement, although the aggressive shape compared to my prior rock climbing shoes took some adjusting to.
February 11, 2023
Awesome shoe
I bought this about 6 months ago now, and I've got nothing but good things to say for them. They've been awesome for sending everything from slab to overhung, and seem to still be holding up just fine. The inside does bleed a bit yellow onto the feet, but its nothing permanent and doesn't bother me. The pointed toe has really helped with precise footwork, and is super fun for finding footholds on very sheer slab routes. Overall this has been an amazing shoe thus far, and would definitely be something i'd recommend
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
January 4, 2023
A great all around shoe
I got to climb in these for the last few months. It's amazing how fast I could break into them. While being very precise, they offer a lot of comfort. The pre-molded heel fits my foot perfectly and feels quite secure on agressive hooking. This shoe is a great all-around. It might not be best for the gym climbing on problems with lots of volume climbing.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
December 28, 2022
Awesome and comfortable shoes
Love these shoes! They are great for indoor and outdoor climbing. I would give them 5 stars but the quality has been a little inconsistent over the several pairs that I have had.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
May 24, 2022
I wish Backcountry Would Create
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 45
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 235
A Pre-order list for the Green Vegan Version of this shoe which is due out this Fall. I'd like to get on that list; and maybe you would, too.
March 21, 2022
Great shoes!
I've been using these for indoor bouldering for a couple years, and they're absolutely amazing!
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
August 24, 2021
Good all-arounder for me
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 39
- Height:
- 5' 3"
- Weight:
- 165
I have these shoes for several month now. They are to the point where they will need their first resole. I use them exclusively indoor. Sizing/Comfort/Break-in: Out of the box, they are very tight across the forefoot on me (I have very thick feet). I have Katanas and Miura VS in 39 and I don't recall a more painful break-in period. First 10 sessions or so I cannot wear them for more than one climb. Now they are fully broken in, I would consider these my all day comfort shoes. They feel 1/4 size looser than a pair of old 39 Miura VS; it could also be the more symmetrical last also. If you are used to Solutions, these feels shorter and wider even though they are build on the same last. These heels on these are also softer than Solutions and easier to get into. They are also a tad softer in the midsole than the Solutions (for what it is worth, the midsole on the Skwams are 0.1mm thinner). Performance: Most of the time, I can trust them on the tiniest foot holds (say 1/4" wide, quarter size). Even sized comfortably for me, I trust them completely on edging. You sacrifice a bit of comfort when edging compared to XS Edge rubber shoes, but they stick well. The half sole design make them very responsive on high feet where you have to dig in with the big toe and pull through with the feet. The rubber on top of the toe makes toe hook a breeze. You'd think the slit in the sole on the forefoot is a bit gimmicky, but it does help the shoes conform to volumes and slopers. The rubber on top of the toe makes toe hook a breeze. Longevity: I have these for about 7 months and I climb on average two times a week with them. The outsole wore down to around 1/4 of its original thickness around the big toe area. I think this is decent for such a sticky rubber. However, I only climbed on plastic with these as I prefer a harder rubber outdoor.
April 17, 2021
Love them!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 41
- Weight:
- 165
I purchased these as my second pair of rock shoes. I started on LS Finales and felt like I had outgrown them in terms of aggression, and I also wanted a more aggressive feeling fit. I had a 42.5 in the Finales, and I went down to a 41 in the Skwamas and the sizing has been perfect. When I was trying sizes on the 41.5 felt perfect, so I decided to go down half a size and I think it was the right decision. For their aggressive profile, they are honestly really comfy, 10/10 would recommend!
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