La Sportiva Katana
Average Rating: 
Reviewed by 5 Trailspace users
Description
The Katana is a climbing shoe made by La Sportiva. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Backcountry.com:
"The La Sportiva Katana climbing shoe for women is designed for easy-in, easy-out convenience. It makes all the difference when you've working tirelessly on a problem for the past half hour and your feet are beat. Two snug fitting VELCRO closures wrap your foot in opposing directions to give you a fit you can't find in a lace-up. The premium leather and sticky rubber construction wreaks havoc at the crags and in the gym. Slip-lasted and lined, the Katana is magic for bouldering and crushing holds on your project. **La Sportiva recommends buying 1 full size smaller than your street shoe. AVAILABLE FOR NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENT ONLY."
From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The La Sportiva Katana is a performance velcro shoe for sport routes, bouldering and gym climbing that also excels at crack climbing. Great for low to mid volume feet.La Sportiva Katana Features: Velcro closure system provides easy on and off convenience combined with one hand on-the-fly adjustability for added performance. Vibram® XSV rubber is the best combination of edging hardness and smearing stickiness. Dual-component lining, powerful slingshot rands, and a Powerhinge in the sole for precision footwork. Color: Yellow Upper: Lorica/Leather Construction: Slip Lasted Sole: 4mm Vibram XSV. Weight: 16oz What La Sportiva says about rock shoe fit: While it isn’t a black or white issue, a general rule dictates that soft shoes require a tighter fit, two to three sizes smaller than your street shoe size. We recommend you fit your trad shoes one to two sizes under your street shoe size. A thick midsole creates a platform on which you stand, while a slip-lasted slipper-type shoe relies on your crammed toes to create an edging platform. Confused about the sizing? Check out our Shoe Sizing Comparison Chart ."
From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. La Sportiva Men's Katana Shoe (Fall 2009) The Men's Katana Shoe by La Sportiva is a performance velcro shoe for every type of climbing. Features: Highly adjustable opposing velcro closure for a precise fit Lorica toebox for optimum edging power Slingshot rand connected to the Powerhinge under the arch to control stretch Weight: 4.8 oz / 110 g Upper: Lorica /Leather Construction: Slip Lasted Last: PD55 Lining: Pacific (forefoot)/Dentex (back) Sole: 4mm Vibram XS Grip Midsole: 1.1mm full-length Laspoflex"
From Mountain Hideaway:
"A performance velcro shoe by La Sportiva for sport routes, bouldering and gym climbing that also excels at crack climbing. Great for low to mid volume feet. Katana Climbing Shoes Technical Specifications: Velcro closure system provides easy on and off convenience combined with one hand on-the-fly adjustability for added performance Vibram- XS Grip rubber is the best combination of edging hardness and smearing stickiness Dual-component lining, powerful slingshot rands, and a Powerhinge in the sole for precision footwork Additional Specifications: COLOR: Yellow UPPER: Lorica/Leather CONSTRUCTION: Slip Lasted LAST: PD55 LINING: Pacific (forefoot)/Dentex (back) SOLE: 4mm Vibram- XS Grip MIDSOLE: 1.1mm full length Laspoflex WEIGHT: 7.87 oz/223 gm"
User Reviews
Men's Katana
Reviewed by Simon, Apr 09, 2009
They are extraordinarily comfortable for a pair of technical shoes, and have performed well on a variety of surfaces, even out performing (to my delight) my more technical shoes. I would highly recommend these to any level of climber, for the money (they generally aren't cheap) it really is worth it."
Men's Katana
Reviewed by Eric5987, May 20, 2008
Men's Katana
Reviewed by Erc, Nov 23, 2007
Men's Katana
Reviewed by ericq99, Feb 19, 2007
Men's Katana
Reviewed by Sean, Feb 16, 2004
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Katana at 7 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Backcountry.com 2 purchase options: | Katana Rock Climbing Shoe - Women's | $134.90 | Buy Now |
| Katana Climbing Shoe | $134.90 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community 2 purchase options: | Katana | $134.95 | Buy Now |
| Katana - Women's | $135.00 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw 2 purchase options: | Men's Katana Shoe | $114.75 | Buy Now |
| Women's Katana Shoe | $114.75 | Buy Now |
 Mountain Hideaway | Katana Climbing Shoes | $120.00 | Buy Now |
 GearX.com | Katana Velcro Climbing Shoe (2009) | $134.95 | Buy Now |
 EMS | Women's Katana Climbing Shoes | $135.00 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store 2 purchase options: | Katana Climbing Shoes | $135.00 | Buy Now |
| Katana Climbing Shoes - Women's | $135.00 | Buy Now |
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