La Sportiva Solution

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The Solution is a climbing shoe made by La Sportiva. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"The Solution is a high performance shoe purposely built to provide the solution for modern bouldering problems. A radically down-turned velcro shoe that locks your foot into the perfect position for grabbing holds, toe scumming and powerful edging. The figure 8 tension rand provides optimal power for all your bouldering needs. Patent pending Lock Harness and super-sticky heel cup outer rubber ensures secure heel hooking. Patent-pending P3 Permanent Power Platform retains the downturned shape of the shoe. Molded 3-D heel cup Fast Closure System (FCS ) Patent-pending Lock Harness(tm) for secure heel hooking COLOR: White UPPER: Leather/Lorica(r) CONSTRUCTION: Slip Lasted LAST: PD80 LINING: HF in toebox and arch area only SOLE: 4mm Vibram(r) XS Grip MIDSOLE: 1.1 mm Laspoflex (toe only) WEIGHT: 8 oz / 210 g (average)."

From Backcountry.com:
"La Sportiva created the uniquely styled Solution Climbing Shoes to give you the advantage on cutting-edge boulder problems. The highly down-turned toe lets you edge on the smallest crystal, and a rubber toe cap hooks solidly for difficult bicycle moves. La Sportiva used their single-pull Fast Closure System lacing to get you in and out of these shoes quickly, so you can attack your project when inspiration strikes. To top it off, a Platform heel wrap helps the La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoes hold their down-turned shape and let you take full advantage of the ultra-sticky Vibram XS Rubber."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. La Sportiva Solution Shoe (Fall 2009) The Men's Solution Shoe by La Sportiva is a high performance shoe purposely built to provide the solution for modern bouldering problems.High performance shoe purposely built to provide the solution for modern bouldering problems. A radically down-turned velcro shoe that locks your foot into the perfect position for grabbing holds, toe scumming and powerful edging. The figure 8 tension rand provides optimal power for all your bouldering needs. Patent-pending P3 Performance Power Platform retains the downturned shape of the shoe.Features:Upper: Leather/LoricaConstruction: Slip LastedLast: PD80Lining: 4mm Vibram XS GripSole: HF in toebox and arch area onlyMidsole: 1.1 mm Laspoflex (toe only)Weight: 8 oz / 210 gMolded 3-D heel cup Fast Closure System (FCS) Patent-pending Lock Harness for secure heel hooking"

From GearX.com:
"A revolutionary rock shoe developed specifically for bouldering."

User Reviews

Solution
Reviewed by nick.hieb@..., Oct 22, 2009

"This is an overall amazing shoe. For everyone who complains about them wearing out, that's your fault for wearing them in training. Use a cheaper shoe for training (I use the Red Chili Corona), it saves your best shoes for comps."

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Solution
Reviewed by Mauri DiMeo, Mar 07, 2009

"The rubber is very sticky and as long as you care for the shoes it remains so. If you have good footwork then they will not wear out quickly. The fit is like a glove because of the elastic material that on the inside of the shoe.

I get shoes cheap because of my pro deal so I have tried many of the brands out there."

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Men's Solution
Reviewed by David Harding, Dec 14, 2007

"Gone through two pairs of this shoe in 7 months climbing 3-4 times a week at local gym. Took 3 sizes down from shoe size and still moderately comfortable. Feels incredibly powerful on roof problems and edging, some difficulty with smearing compared with a less technical shoe."

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