User Review: La Sportiva Katana

La Sportiva Katana
Above: The current Katana, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $119

Used these shoes on granite and limestone sport and sometimes in the gym. Great edging and hooking (both toe and heel) abilities! Bought these snug (I'm a size 12 and got a 43) and they took a little breaking in, about 2-3 wks. Only drawback was the wear. After 3 months of regular use (1-2 times/wk) the toe rubber started delaminating.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Katana at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Men's Katana Shoe (Spring 2008)$135.00Buy Now
Women's Katana Shoe (Spring 2008)$135.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Katana Climbing Shoe$125.10Buy Now
Katana Rock Climbing Shoe - Women's$134.95Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:
Katana Rock Shoes$135.00Buy Now
Katana Rock Shoes - Women's$135.00Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Katana Rock Shoes - Women's$135.00Buy Now

EMS
Katana Climbing Shoes, Women's$125.00Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
Katana climbing Shoe$135.00Buy Now
Katana Climbing Shoes - Women's$135.00Buy Now

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