La Sportiva Miura

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The Miura 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:
"The super-aggressive La Sportive Miura Rock Climbing Shoe provides the edge you need to send highly technical sport routes and boulder problems. Ultra-sticky Vibram XSV rubber, precision edging performance, and a down-turned toe for superior friction make the Miura the La Sportiva's best-selling high-performance shoe. Dentex lining reduces stretch in these slip-lasted leather shoes-climb in them right out of the box without a painful break-in period. When tiny edges and overhanging sickness is the name of the game, the La Sportiva Miura is the shoe."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"For rock climbers that demand the highest level of small foothold performance from their climbing footwear. The La Sportiva Miura excels at hard rock climbing, power edging, pockets, Yosemite granite... everything. La Sportiva Miura Features: Full eight-panel Dentex lined upper and speed lacing system for an absolute precision fit Vibram® XSV rubber with Powerhinge and dynamic slingshot heel band that focuses power to the toe box Offset asymmetrical toe box places power and energy under the big toe creating an inside edge sweet-spot 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:
"Free Shipping. La Sportiva Men's Miura Shoe (Fall 2009) The Men's Miura Shoe by La Sportiva is a high performance shoe for edging control and pocket climbing performance. Features:Slingshot rand connected to the Powerhinge under the shoe to keep you on edges Speed lacing system for quick lace-ups 8 panel directional lining for channeling stretch Weight: 7 oz / 234 g Upper: Leather Construction: Slip Lasted Last: PD75 Lining: Dentex Sole: 4mm Vibram XS Grip Midsole: 1.1mm Laspoflex (forefoot only)"

From REI:
"The Muiras provide the ultimate solution to the extreme requirements of modern climbing: friction, sensitivity, and precision with a comfortable fit. Speed lacing system for a quick and precise fit. The Muiras are very aggressive and extremely effective on small edges and in pockets. The 4mm Vibram XS Grip&#174 soles supply incredible friction and resistance to wear."

User Reviews

Women's Miura
Reviewed by Ritchie Vaughan, Oct 15, 2008

"Pretty comfortable for an aggressive shoe. Great toeing & edging, good for boulder problems, overhangs, toe-hooks.

Not impressed with the stickiness of the rubber; I've blown quite a few feet on technical slab problems. The back of the shoe can produce some pain on the achilles tendon. Mine lasted me a year and some change.

Overall, I recommend them!"

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Men's Miura
Reviewed by Peter, Mar 05, 2008

"I have been on the hunt for a shoe that fits my heel and so far the Miura is as close as it gets.

My first pair of climbing shoes was the Red Chili X Cube which had a heel that fitted me quite nicely but the shoe was 1-2 sizes too big. I later tried a Chilis again but super tight and due to the arch in your foot, the heel wasn't as effective anymore."

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Men's Miura
Reviewed by gregaslett, Oct 10, 2006

"LaSportiva makes the highest quality of climbing shoes. The Miuras are no exception to this. This is my favorite shoe when I need surgical prescion for scary pull downs. It is extremely comfortable after break in. They will stretch 1/2 size, buy them smaller to accommodate this."

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Men's Miura
Reviewed by Tim, Aug 05, 2005

"I've been climbing in Miuras for three years now. They are absolutely the best edgeing shoe I've found! As far as an all around, there's nothing better that I've tried. Miuras are comfy, clingy, and an all around high performing shoe."

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Men's Miura
Reviewed by Wes, Aug 23, 2004

"They are a precise shoe, which edge very well. They fit a narrow-medium width foot. The rubber is not as soft as C4. However, I wear them on all routes unless the rock has poor friction or it is consistently steep. For lower friction rock and past vertical routes, I prefer Scarpa slippers."

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Men's Miura
Reviewed by Mike, Jul 01, 2004

I haven't found them to be all that sticky. They do however edge superbly, toe hook like my middle finger. And they are pretty comfy, mine are breaking in after only a few climbs. They do stretch a half size to a size. Buy 'em good and snug and than buy them a half size smaller or you will be disappointed! Overall I am looking forward to working some more sport and trad routes in them.

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Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Miura Climbing Shoe - Women's	$111.96	Buy Now
Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Miura Climbing Shoe - Men's	$139.95	Buy Now