La Sportiva Cliff

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The Cliff is a climbing shoe made by La Sportiva. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. La Sportiva Cliff Shoe (Fall 2007) The Cliff by La Sportiva is a great entry-level all around climbing shoe.The perfect combination of performance, price and comfort in a well balanced, all-around climbing shoe.Specifications:UPPER: LeatherCONSTRUCTION: Slip LastedLAST: RLN50LINING: UnlinedSOLE: 5mm Vibram XSVMIDSOLE: 1.1mm full length LaspoflexWEIGHT: 19 oz.Features:Unlined leather stretches to fit and an anatomical toe profile makes it comfortable right out of the box Vibram XSV rubber-the perfect combination of stickiness for smearing and hardness for edging The 1.1mm Laspoflex midsole is supportive yet sensitive-perfect for long free climbs, micro-edging sport routes or training in the gym"

From Backcountry.com:
"As one of the most popular beginning climbing shoes on the planet, the La Sportiva Cliff Rock Shoes provide plenty of performance with a comfortable last that you can wear all day. To-the-toe lacing allows you to adjust the shoes fit for comfort during a long gym session or tighten them when you try a hard route. The Cliff Shoes' FriXion RS rubber sticks to holds like glue and won't wear out after a half season like some other climbing shoes. La Sportiva designed every bit of these shoes with the beginning climber in mind to allow quick advancement without undue foot pain or expense."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"La Sportiva's Cliff looks like an expensive high-performance climbing shoe, but the price, durability and performance is a custom fit for beginners and developing climbers. The versatility is ideal for indoor and outdoor climbing, but the fit is the key benefit: The Cliff has a roomy toe area and a narrow heel for enhanced comfort. The 1.1-mm. Laspoflex midsole provides support without compromising sensitivity. Like other La Sportiva shoes, the shoe size may run narrower than other climbing brands. When choosing sizes, keep in mind that the unlined leather upper will stretch slightly over time."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The La Sportiva Cliff : The perfect combination of performance, price and comfort in a well balanced, all-around rock climbing shoe. La Sportiva Cliff Features: Unlined leather stretches to fit and an anatomical toe profile makes the Cliff comfortable right out of the box Vibram® XSV rubber—the perfect combination of stickiness for smearing and hardness for edging The 1.1mm Laspoflex midsole is supportive yet sensitive—perfect for long free climbs, micro-edging sport routes or training in the gym Confused about the sizing? Check out our Shoe Sizing Comparison Chart ."

User Reviews

Men's Cliff
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, May 05, 2006

"Overall a very nice shoe. First shoe I bought and it's served me well in the last year. I'm now climbing 5. 10+ indoor and outdoor (including longish trad climbs). Decent edging and smearing.

Unfortunately the sole started delaminating after only a few months of use."

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Men's Cliff
Reviewed by P. S. Hopper, Feb 12, 2006