La Sportiva Cobra

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The Cobra is a climbing shoe made by La Sportiva. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 6 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"Slip into the La Sportiva Cobra Climbing Shoe when you want a top-notch blend of edging performance and supreme sensitivity. These shoes turn dime edges into sidewalks and give you the precision feel needed to finally send your long-standing project. Whether you're clipping bolts or climbing above the crash pads, the Vibram XS Grip rubber keeps you glued to tiny jibs and desperate smears. La Sportiva used and unlined, slip-lasted design to give the Cobra a feel that's one step from the comfort of bare feet."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. La Sportiva Cobra Shoe (Fall 2009)"

From US Outdoor Store:
"Representing our 9th generation in slipper design, the Cobra is an unlined slipper built on the Miura last. Features:It has an 8 mm Laspoflex midsole (forefoot only) in the forefoot and a downturned toe combining the edging power of the Miura with the sensitivity of a classic slipper. With super sticky XSV rubber, relaxed tension slingshot rand and heavy duty 'Over the Top' elastic for a secure fit, the Cobra is the perfect balance of precision and comfort."

From Sierra Trading Post:
"In the gym or on the rocks, you'll smear, crack, and edge with the best of them with La Sportiva rock climbing shoes. Slipper style, with a secure, unlined suede/elastic upper and slingshot rand that holds your feet securely and comfortably. Turned-down toe allows superb edging. Laspoflex midsole in forefoot, Vibram? formula XSV sole. 1 lb. pr. <b>Closeouts</b>. Italy. Size Euro(US): 33(W 2?, M 1?) 33.5(W 3, M 2) 34(W 3?, M 2?) 34.5(W 4, M 3) 35(W 4-4? M 3-3?) 35.5(W 4?-5, M 3?-4) 36(W 5-5?, M 4"

User Reviews

Cobra
Reviewed by Boberto, Jan 02, 2009

"I used these shoes in a local climbing comp at which La Sportiva let people try using the shoes for free. I used a 36.5 which is about 2 full sizes smaller than what I usually wear. Their performance was every bit worth the pain. The whole point of a demo is to convince people to buy their shoes and it totally worked on me."

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Men's Cobra
Reviewed by Jake, Mar 18, 2007

"The Cobras are my 7th pair of shoes in the last 3 years, and by far the best gym, sport shoe. I thought my foot was wide, as I have the so called "foot-gut" thing, but La Sportiva seem to fit me better than other brands even though they say it should suit narrow feet."

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Men's Cobra
Reviewed by Ron, Oct 12, 2004

"So far I've had a pair of Boreal Stingers (bought too small — they really don't stretch too much and don't hold a stretch), 5. 10 Moccasyms (great all around slipper with awesome rubber) and these La Sportiva Cobras.

Gotta love the Cobras--favorite shoe so far."

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Men's Cobra
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Sep 28, 2004

"This is an excellent technical climbing shoe. Great for the gym, bouldering and vertical to overhanging sport routes. Probably not a shoe to be worn all day, or on multipitch routes. It will grab micro edges on face climbs, smears well and is decent for toe hooks."

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Men's Cobra
Reviewed by Cyrus, The Coolest Friend In The World, May 20, 2004

"An excellent shoe that will never let go of your foot. Believe me it will never let go. My feet aren't the most narrow and apparently this shoe favors narrow feet. I have to lie down on the ground and have a friend pull AS HARD AS HE CAN to get them off. That being said, they are a great shoe and offer me a more aggresive alternative to my more comfortable Mad Rocks."

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Men's Cobra
Reviewed by Dan, May 20, 2004

"I've rented a million different lace-up shoes and was a little concerned about making my first purchase a slipper. However, this shoe will NEVER slip or cause any concern of slipping. I went two sizes down and at first had some sharp pains. As soon as I got climbing they went away and after 3 or 4 day trips they are at least a half size bigger and cause little pain if any."

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