User Review: La Sportiva Katana

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

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: leather
Use: climbing
Break-in Period: 2 weeks
Price Paid: $70

I've been climbing for 1.5 years now and own currently 7 pairs of climbing shoes. This is by far the best climbing shoe I've had, it is very technical, but very comfortable. I had a pair of Vipers before and although they had great grip, taking them off was a pain, whereas the Katana are easy to put on and remove, and with the velcro you adjust how tight you want them. I have used it indoors, on granite and basalt, and has always excelled! Great sport climbing shoe.

Down side? After using it 2-3 times a week, had to resole them after 3 months.

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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