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La Sportiva Skwama Mens Rock Climbing Shoes: Enhance Your Climbing Performance! Review

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Description of La Sportiva Skwama Mens Rock Climbing Shoes: Enhance Your Climbing Performance!

100% Synthetic. Vibram sole. TECHNICAL FOR TOP PERFORMANCE - Patented S-Heel construction provides optimal heel hooking maneuverability and the perfect heel cup fit for use on any type of wall, whether sheer rock faces, slabs, or overhangs. ADVANCED EDGING - Designed to perform with sensitivity, flexibility, and precision on all surfaces; The P3 Patent System coupled with the new split-sole construction allows the sole to spread out when weight is applied, reducing edge deformation and strengthening holds. STICKY TOE BOX - The Skwama model has protective, ultra sticky rubber toe patches to protect against abrasion and form a grippy surface for toe hooks and scumming; Climbing becomes more fluid, instinctive and harmonious. COMFORTABLE DESIGN - Vibram sole, suede leather upper, and a flexible build provide a balance of comfort and high performance; Lightly structured with less rigidity to offer a strong multi-purpose shoe; Great sensitivity to feel the rock below your feet for superior adaptability. TIPS FOR BUYING - Rock climbing shoes are designed to fit differently than other footwear; Be sure to reference the La Sportiva size chart in the product images for more accurate sizing; The fit should be tight, but not painful, and without pressure points.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great shoes for the price! Best suited for high-volume heels.

Great shoes! Super comfortable after a short break-in period. They are amazing on pipelines and hanging routes. The midsole is versatile. Soft enough for steep hanging routes/boulders and hard enough for vertical projects. The rubber is very sticky and soft, wears out relatively quickly around the toe of the shoe but never slips over the hits. My only criticism of them is that the healing shell is too big for my narrow foot/heel. I can feel/expect my heel to slide in and out of the shell a…

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Enter the Wave fits Men's

These are the best shoes I've seen for competitive routes. The sock has the perfect firmness for digging in, yet is soft enough to lubricate relatively well. This is a more versatile shoe than I thought. The heel is of course fantastic, the design adds stiffness and support. I went down 2 1/2 US sizes (10.5 to 8) and they were very painful to break in but they fit like a glove. However, the elastic hem has stretched and the fit isn't as precise as it was originally. Too much weight on the heel…

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great boots for bouldering, go down 0.5 to 1 size

I've been following this pair of shoes since La Sportiva announced them last year. I have duck feet and really like the La Sportiva Genius' wider toe box. Skwama may be cheaper, but it's a pretty big improvement. Pros: The S-shaped heel is great, it's no wonder you won't suddenly jump from V5 to V7. However, the S-shaped heel keeps the heel stiff and in place. I feel absolutely confident when doing a heel hook. I also find that the heel is a bit narrower than the Genius. I have thin ankles…

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