Solution Climbing Shoe
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Why We Like The Solution Climbing Shoe
The Men's Solution Climbing Shoe is La Sportiva's most popular answer to difficult boulder problems and steep sport routes. Drastically downturned, this shoe is one of the best for overhangs, scummy heel hooks, greasy smears, and microscopic edges. La Sportiva's revered P3 Power Platform was first developed specifically for this shoe, and it retains the shoe's aggressive downturn until after you blow through the rubber. A shoe this technical deserves its own special rubber compound, and it's one of the few out there to feature Vibram's XS Grip2 rubber, which is extremely stiff around the toe box and soft, supple, and thin at the heel and arch. With more flexibility at the heel, the Solution bends to your will when you're toeing off-angled footholds and high-stepping the top-out.
Details
- La Sportiva's popular shoe for bouldering and sport climbing
- Sharp, asymmetric downturn engages an aggressive performance
- Vibram XS Grip2 is stiff at the toe and soft at the heel and arch
- P3 power platform retains the shoe's aggressive profile for life
- Lock Harness System unifies the upper for your foot for a comfy fit
- Fast Lacing System with a quick-and-easy hook-and-loop adjustment
- Two piece rubber sole enhances manueverability on tricky routes
- Item #LSP00GQ
- Upper Material
- leather, Lorica
- Lining
- [toe box, arch] HF
- Closure
- hook-and-loop, Face Lacing System
- Midsole
- [toe] LaspoFlex (1.1mm)
- Rubber
- Vibram XS Grip2 (4mm)
- Claimed Weight
- 8.9oz
- Asymmetrical Curvature
- aggressive
- Last
- PD 80
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Profile
- sharp downturn
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 26 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 27, 2024
Stiffer vs Softer = My Preference
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 45
I know the trend is toward softer and softer shoes; but I still like stiffness. Indeed, after a couple of years with a pair of Solution Comps, I decided I liked the stiffness of the original Solution better. It just gives me more confidence on smaller pieces. I don't expect pure boulderers to agree with me; but if you are still doing roped climbing through small features; the Solution might be the "solution" for you as it is for me.
February 17, 2024
Best shoes on the market
Ive had my solutions for about 3 months now, and i can say they are the best shoe ive owned. I immediatly was able to climb v8, where before I was stuck at v7 for months. Would absolutlely recommend!
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
June 19, 2023
Favorite Climbing Shoe
Favorite Climbing Shoe! My street shoe sizes is 7.5 I own these in 39 and 39.5 Based on the size chart I should have 38.5 but it's too small and uncomfortable. 39 fits perfect and I wear them in cooler ideal climates and 39.5 are a little loose which I wear in warmer temps when my feet are a little swollen from heat. I use these for all sport climbing, vertical and overhanging. I own the women's version as well and don't really notice the difference.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
May 23, 2023
Great shoe, with some flaws
I've had this shoe for a couple months now and I can say that these live up to the hype. They edge very well, and heel hook like no other. They can even hold their own on the slab. However, I have a couple complaints about this shoe. The main issue is, after 2+ hours of use a huge blister forms on my big toe. Taping my toe doesn't seem to help it at all. However, this could just be a me thing, so this might not apply to you. Also, the break-in period was the worst break-in period i've ever had. These HURT for the first few weeks. However, they now feel great.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
March 14, 2023
sizing
love the shoe i had a pair of the old modal and they were amazing and lasted long the new model in the same size don't fit they are to big in the new modal witch is a shame as i don't fit them but they were my favorite shoe.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
September 24, 2022
Fits great but straps break fast
I've had these shoes for less than a month and the straps on one of them are already coming apart after working on a project with a toe hook on an arete. While breaking them in hasn't been easy the shoes fit really nice. Probably my last pair that has straps and not laces.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
December 29, 2021
Great fit and performance, but yellow residue
I’ve had these for 2-3 weeks and after every session some bright yellow residue is left on my feet. It’s not toxic or smelly but it’s pretty gross looking.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
July 27, 2021
The Holy Grail
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 46
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 235
We all are on a journey to find the Holy Grail of climbing shoes, meaning a shoe that enables us to climb better and achieve at levels we have hoped for. For me, that journey led me to try the Solution. After a brief break in period, they are really my favorite climbing shoes and enable me to climb 1-2 grades higher than before, plus get into bouldering in an enjoyable fashion. Funny, I ran into a young lady at the local gym that was about to order her 4th, yes 4th, simultaneous pair of Solutions!! I don't know why she thinks she needs that many pairs at the same time; but I'm sure her Gearhead at Backcountry loves her, because she says she gets all her gear here. Inspired by her, I got a 2nd pair up 1/2 size to use when I'd like to keep my shoes on for more than one pitch and don't need the last scintilla of performance I can get with the tighter size on. POSTSCRIPT: Bizarre: One year later, my feet have grown a full size; so now I have a pair of these Solutions in 46 and a pair of the Solution Competitions in 45.5. I wear these Solutions 75% of the time and go down to the Solution Comps when I am trying a route or project that requires more precision. I just think these shows are incredible!!!
November 11, 2020
Best climbing shoe out there!
I’ve been wearing solutions since I bought my first pair of high performance shoes. I love love them so much! I can’t count how many I’ve gone through but it’s not only my aim outdoor shoe but also gym shoes. These babies heel hook like a boss and stick to anything. I trust them and wouldn’t trad these for any other shoes.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
November 2, 2020
Used for over 2 years now
I absolutely love these shoes. I still remember the first time I tried them on, I saw a great improvement in my climbing. The stitching still holds, no ripping or anything breaking down over the years, still climb like new.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
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