La Sportiva Tradmaster

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Description

The Tradmaster is a climbing shoe made by La Sportiva. It has an average rating of 1.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. La Sportiva Men's Tradmaster Shoe (Fall 2008) The Men's Tradmaster shoe by La Sportiva is a stiff comfortable shoe for traditional climbing features. Features: Stiff 3mm midsole provides loads of support Soft Driolon lining provides great comfort Padded offset ankle cuff Rubber lace bumpers protect laces Molded heel for performance hooking Weight: 10.5 oz / 297 g Upper: Leather Construction: Slip Lasted Last: RN35 Lining: Driolon Sole: 4mm FriXion RS Midsole: 3.6mm full-length Savium"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The name says it all; a stiff shoe for all day comfort and performance on long routes, gnarly cracks and big days at the crag. If you liked the Syncro or the Kaukulator you'll love the TradMaster."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of La Sportiva TradmasterThe name says it all; a stiff shoe for all day comfort and performance on long routes, gnarly cracks and big days at the crag. If you liked the Syncro or the Kaukulator you’ll love the TradMaster. Features:Stiff 3mm mi"

From REI:
"La Sportiva® Tradmaster's stiff insole provides all-day comfort and performance on long routes, gnarly cracks and long hours at the crag. Sticky FriXion® soles with 3mm midsoles provide loads of grip and support for both face and crack climbing. Crack climbing features include rubber friction bumpers over the laces, a low-profile chiseled toe and a hidden no-snag lacing system. Plus, the hidden lace system greatly reduces the likelihood of snagging up when getting in and out of cracks. Offset heel is padded and anatomically designed to protect the ankle and provide hours of use in comfort. Aggressive heel hooking teeth make lip encounters feel sure and secure."

User Reviews

Men's Tradmaster
Reviewed by Glsbldr1, Aug 26, 2008

"I've used this shoe on roughly 3000 ft of trad climbing in Eldorado Canyon and on California Granite. The shoe is very comfortable, with a nicely padded heel and tongue. It is a stiff shoe, but not overly so. The shoe performs well in cracks and on moderate face climbing, but not so well on thin face climbing and friction."

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Men's Tradmaster
Reviewed by Dave Scott, Oct 09, 2006

"Weak shoe - one 90 ft Vedauwoo pitch put ~ 1. 5 mm razor blade like slices in the rubber and the little edging I did on the route was starting to take chunks of rubber off the toe. Maybe it was a bad batch of rubber but I'd avoid the friXion rubber in the future for the tried and true XSV that Sportiva still uses on their other shoes."

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Men's Tradmaster
Reviewed by Dmuja, Jul 08, 2006

"Great all round and comfortable shoe -- or so I thought.

First pair blew out the seam and toe rand in eight weeks (12 outings!)

Replacement pair did same, except after ONE DAY of climbing!!!

I'm done with Sportiva shoes."

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