La Sportiva Viper

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The Viper is a climbing shoe made by La Sportiva. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. La Sportiva Men's Viper Slipper (Spring 2008) The Viper shoe by La Sportiva is a high performance slipper for bouldering and training.Features: Heel Shock Absorber (HSA) takes the bite out of falls Thinly padded Lorica toebox allows for great comfort in thin cracks Double elastic closure provides a second skin feelSpecs: Weight: 6.6 oz / 222 g Upper: Leather/Lorica /Elastic Construction: Slip Lasted Last: PD55 Lining: Pacific (forefoot only) Sole: 3.5mm Vibram XS Grip Midsole: 1.1mm Laspoflex (forefoot only) Sizes: 33 - 46 (Half Sizes)"

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"A good arrow in any quiver, this high-performance La Sportiva Viper is built on a modified Katana last for a straighter fit. With its thin midsole, it grips tough and holds a mean edge all day, with minimal stretching in the uppers. Get some! La Sportiva Viper Features: Uniquely tensioned slingshot rand and double elastic closure provide a second- skin feel and “dialed-in” fit. Hidden Heel Shock Absorber (HSA) system takes the bite out of gym and bouldering falls. Gimme, gimme, gimme! Slightly down-turned toe makes the Viper a grabbing maniac. Thinly padded toe box allows for great comfort especially in thin cracks. Color: Yellow. Upper: Leather/Lorica. Last: Slip Lasted. Sole: 3.5mm Vibram XS Grip. Weight: 12oz Confused about the sizing? Check out our Shoe Sizing Comparison Chart ."

From US Outdoor Store:
"La Sportiva ViperA good arrow in any quiver, this high-performance slipper is built on a modified Katana last for a straighter fit. With its thin midsole, it grips tough and holds a mean edge all day, with minimal stretching in the uppers. Get some! Features:Uniquely tensioned slingshot rand and double elastic closure provide a second- skin feel and “dialed-in” fit Hidden Heel Shock Absorber (HSA) system takes the bite out of gym and bouldering falls Gimme, gimme, gimme! Slightly down-turned toe makes the Viper a grabbing maniac Thinly padded toe box allows for great comfort especially in thin cracks"

User Reviews

Men's Viper
Reviewed by Eric E, Nov 23, 2007

"Very technical shoe. It is great for sticking to small face holds, but not so great on cracks. I liked these shoes, but after trying the Katanas I fell in love with the Katanas. The problem with the Vipers is that it is hard to put them on and remove them, and your feet tend to sweat a lot more on these closed shoes, and they get stinker than usual."

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