La Sportiva Venom

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The Venom is a climbing shoe made by La Sportiva. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. La Sportiva Venom Slipper (Spring 2008) - 2007 CLIMBING MAGAZINE EDITOR'S CHOICE The Venom shoe by La Sportiva is an aggressive down turned high performance bouldering & steep sport route slipper.Features: Vibram web rubber for technical toe hooking Maximum rubber coverage for heel hooking Chiseled toe for pocket climbing performanceSpecs: Weight: 7 oz / 172 g Upper: Leather/Vibram Web Rubber Construction: Slip Lasted Last: PD85 Lining: Unlined Sole: 3.5mm Vibram XS Grip Midsole: 0.8mm Laspoflex (forefoot only) Sizes: 32 - 46 (Half Sizes)"

From Backcountry.com:
"La Sportiva uses a Vibram Web Rubber toe cap on the Venom Climbing Shoes to give them an advantage above other slippers for ultra-steep boulder problems and sport climbs. This mesh cover provides excellent toe-hooking performance without inhibiting breathability on hot days. Slip into these unlined precision shoes and take full advantage of their down-turned toes for big roofs. The Venom Climbing Shoes use Vibram XS Grip rubber soles to keep you glued to the smallest dime edges and horrendous smears."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Built with the same award-winning last on the lace-up Testarossa climbing shoe, La Sportiva's Venom shoe features the same slip- and lace-free fit and comfort found on previous Cobra climbing shoes. The result is a great last with an aggressive, asymmetrical toe, incredible sensitivity and nary a knot to untie. The phenomenal toe-hooking performance in the Vibram Web Rubber upper was enough to impress the folks at Rock and Ice, resulting in an Editor's Choice award for Best Steep-Rock Shoe. Climbing Magazine also gave the Venom high marks and their own Editor's Choice award. About the only thing left from the Cobra us the proven and reliable 3.5 mm. XSV sole and the ultra-sensitive 0.8 mm. Laspoflex midsole in forefoot, which is a great thing when you consider that you're shaving off almost two ounces of excess weight per pair. If you've never dared to try a slipper, this winner could unravel all of your laced-up fears."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of La Sportiva Venom Climbing ShoeThe new La Sportiva Venom does for the slipper what the Testarossa does for lace-ups. This Venom slipper is a triumph of design and construction. The Venom shape comes from the blockbuster Testarossa last, giving it an asymmetrical, down-turned, pocket-seeking toe. The 0.8mm Laspoflex midsole in the forefoot provides a stable platform while retaining maximum sensitivity; sticky XSV on the outsole provides the highest performance rubber available; and a pioneering flexible, breathable, sticky Vibram® Web Rubber upper focuses power to the toe box and provides a sticky surface for toe hooking. All of these innovations relentlessly drive power to the front of the this La Sportiva climbing shoe, allowing never seen before perfomance in a slipper. PD85 last creates the powerful asymmetrical, down-turned, pocket-seeking toe. The Venom's sticky, durable XSV sole, innovative XSV Web Rubber upper, and full XSV heel coverage make this climbin"

User Reviews

Men's Venom
Reviewed by Ethan McCulty, Mar 23, 2008

"This shoe is amazing. It fits my foot like a glove and is crazy sticky. One real bonus for me is the mesh the shoe has on the top. That rubber makes toe hooking so much more a secure task. Great brand, great shoe."

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Venom
Reviewed by Chris001, Feb 16, 2008

"I absolutely love this shoe! The grip this shoe gives on every hold is incredible, and right after purchasing this shoe, I completed an overhang route that I had been attempting without success for awhile in my Mad Rocks. I love them, 5 out of 5!"

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Men's Venom
Reviewed by Kaleb, May 31, 2007

"LOVE THEM. My last pair was Anasazi women's, which are a great shoe. . . but once I got used to edging with them and heel hooking and once they broke in I absolutely love them. . . every time I go for those big outstretched moves and release my core by accident the shoe keeps on stickin."

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Men's Venom
Reviewed by Vodkasim, Apr 23, 2005

"Before my Venoms, I used an excellent pair of La Sportiva Cobras for a couple of years till they wore out. I happened to stumble across the Venoms on sale when I was looking for a replacement pair of Cobras and debated about whether to stick with something tried and trusted or to take a chance."

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