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(based on 8 ratings)
Brand: LA SPORTIVA
Online Retailer ID: 210255465
Located in: All Outdoor Gear, Climbing Gear, Rock Climbing Shoes
Gender: Men
La Sportiva's® Solution is a high-performance climbing shoe for modern bouldering problems. A radically down-turned velcro shoe locks your foot into the perfect position for grabbing holds, toe scumming and powerful edging. The figure 8 tension rand provides optimal power. Winner of Rock & Ice Magazine's 2008 Best in Gear Award.
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
(based on 8 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Sizing:
Feels true to size (6)
Width:
Feels true to width (8)
Pros:
Lightweight (4), Versatile (4), Rugged (3)
Best Uses:
Bouldering (7), Outdoors (5), Indoor (4)
Describe Yourself:
Avid climber (7)
 
It really is the Solution
By wholdenVerified Reviewer from blacksburg va on 10/14/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Lightweight
Best Uses:
Bouldering
Describe Yourself:
Avid Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've had them for about a month and they are absolutely amazing! I haven't found any problems or downsides to them yet. Plus they look sick as hell.

 
The shoes name speaks for it self!!!
By Dante- dancer, climber.Verified Reviewer from New York City on 9/7/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Versatile
Best Uses:
Indoor, Outdoor
Describe Yourself:
Avid Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The Solution La Sportiva is one of the best climbing shoe I've ever use!
It formed to my feet in a matter of two and a half or so weeks. It's great for edging, smearing, toeing. It just made my foot work so much better. It speaks for it's name. You got problem, the shoe is the solution! So yea! two thumbs up for the Solutions!!!

 
awesome shoe
By ny climberVerified Purchaser from New York, NY on 8/18/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Lightweight, Rugged, Versatile
Best Uses:
Bouldering, Indoor, Outdoor
Describe Yourself:
Avid Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I must have tried on ten pairs of shoes before finally settling on this one. And I am so happy I did, the rubber is so sticky you can stick to practically anything. Just a really great shoe to own!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Solution to a Problem!
By GeepVerified Reviewer from Phoenix, AZ on 7/29/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Edging, Great Heel, Great Toe, Harness Strap, Rugged, Versatile
Cons:
HOT, Little Flimsy
Best Uses:
Bouldering, Indoor, Outdoor
Describe Yourself:
Avid Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I'm mainly a boulder. I've been pretty loyal to the La Sportiva Katana's. The Solution's are true to fit of the Katana. I wear a 10.5 and found the 41.5 is a great fit for me. The Solution's are great so far. I'm curious of how long the toe will hold up. My Katana's seemed to only hold about three months at climbing about three times weekly. The only con, they're a hot shoe. The re-enforced upper rubber and lining gets a little toasty in the sun. Throw on the flops between climbs and the con becomes a pro! Other than that they seem to stand up to the hype, great edger, great heel and the harness strap keeps them snug. Try'em out!

 
Perfect for steep climbing
By RocclimberVerified Reviewer from Knoxville, TN on 7/16/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
The P3 is amazing
Cons:
Only lasted 3 months
Best Uses:
Bouldering, Indoor, Outdoor, Steep Climbs
Describe Yourself:
Avid Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Switched over from the La Sportiva Muira, and was impressed with the aggressiveness of the Solution. Really helped pull with my legs and maintain Body Tension.

 
Great Over-hang Shoe
By SlothVerified Reviewer from Florida, Kentucky on 6/14/2008
Width:
Feels true to width
Best Uses:
Bouldering
Describe Yourself:
Avid Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Magnificient shoe for anything super steep. It works great of flat vertical as well. I'm not sure how it edges on tiny ledges yet as I haven't done that yet with these. I do ahve a little concern for that because the toe is really soft and feels like it just "gives." My friends that have the Solutions say its the best shoe period. I would agree if all you climb is steep rock. But for those of us who like to climb everything these are more of a specialty shoe.

 
Great bouldering or indoor climbing shoe
By chrisVerified Reviewer from Westchetser NY on 6/1/2008
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Lightweight, Versatile
Best Uses:
Bouldering, Long Climbs
Describe Yourself:
Avid Climber

suberb edging an dextremely sticky rubber

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Shoe!
By climbalotVerified Reviewer from New Hampshire on 5/26/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Lightweight, Rugged
Best Uses:
Bouldering, Outdoor
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I used my Solutions this weekend for the first time, they were amazing. The toe is great, it is perfect to fit into little nooks and crannies. Also, they have awesome grip on the rock. Great Shoe, highly recommend it.

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