Balancing Comfort with Performance
The La Sportiva Katana Lace Climbing Shoe is more aggressive than your typical trad shoe and comfier than your standard sport climbing shoe, making it ideal for both practices. If you need more oomph on a day-long multipitch’s crux pitch, or you’re enjoying a day at the crag, the Katana Lace’s comfortable asymmetry and moderate downturn provide a versatile performance for all-round climbers. P3 randing maintains the downturn and asymmetry for the shoe’s life. La Sportiva updated the heel with a narrower fit and a snug feel for bagless heel hooking. Underfoot, the shoe features a Vibram XS Edge rubber sole at the toe for durable friction, and the heel only has a rand around it for better flexibility and moderate support.
Features
- Versatile climbing shoe balances comfort and performance for sport, trad, and multipitches
- P3 Technology maintains moderate asymmetry and downturn designed for intermediate-to-advanced climbs
- Vibram XS Edge rubber sole covers half of the shoe for increased toe friction, overall support, and heel flexibility
- Leather upper with microfiber hook-and-loop straps and highly breathable tongue
- Updated heel for a narrower fit and bagless heel hooking
- Constructed without PFAS
Specs
- Weight: 7.5oz
- Upper: Microfiber, Leather
- Laces: 100% Recycled Polyester
- Lining: Pacific (Forefoot, Back)
- Midsole: LaspoFlex (1.1mm, Full-Length), P3 System
- Sole: Vibram XS Edge (4mm, ½-Length)
- Construction: Slip Lasted Tubular
- Last: PD 55
- Fit: Tech
- Asymmetry: Moderate
- Downturn: Medium
