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La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's
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La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's

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Push your limits on a sport climb, in the gym or on a long trad route with the slim and trim La Sportiva Mythos rock shoes.

  • One of the most popular climbing shoes around, the venerable La Sportiva Mythos rock shoes are adored by both beginners and pros
  • Patented Mythos lacing system fine-tunes the fit to the shape of your feet for the perfect feel whether you're on a long multipitch climb or at the gym for a quick workout
  • Soft unlined leather uppers stretch and mold to the contours of your feet, offering a snug form fit for excellent performance
  • Great for crack climbing, the low toe profile lets you slot your feet in thin splitters
  • 4mm Vibram® XS Grip outsoles stick well whether you're smearing or climbing cracks; rands are perforated to allow for stretch and comfort

Please note: La Sportiva products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Item 694900

La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

Weight(size 37) 397 grams
LastSlip lasted
Shape of lastCambered
UpperSuede leather
LiningNo
OutsoleVibram XS Grip
Can be resoledYes
GenderWomen's

La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's Customer Reviews

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La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's
 
4.7

(based on 20 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (17)
  • Versatile (12)
  • Rugged (7)
  • Comfortable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Indoor (17)
    • Bouldering (16)
    • Outdoors (14)
    • Long climbs (11)
    • Sprint climbs (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (12), Avid climber (5), Casual photographer (4), Competitive climber (3)

    Reviewed by 20 customers

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    May

    14

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Phenomenal Shoe!

    By lolawren1

    from Chandler, Az.

    About Me Avid Climber

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Stretch

    Best Uses

    • Bouldering
    • Indoor
    • Long Climbs
    • Outdoor
    • Sprint Climbs

    Comments about La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's:

    This is my first pair of shoes. I've had them roughly six months. I love them! I use them for everything: indoor, outdoor, top roping, bouldering.
    The first time I put them on they felt wonderful. They are 1.5 sizes smaller than my street shoe. I was concerned about the discomfort of breaking them in. (I have rather sensitive feet and too small a shoe can hurt for days.) I wish I had gone that extra .5 size down. The shoes stretched/broke in within a few weeks. I lost the solid feel in the toe on nibs. I can still climb anything my skill level allows, but I can see the benefit of getting that smaller size. As they are now, I can keep my shoe on for the duration of my visit to the gym.
    They don't do great for being upside down, but that could just be my skill level. They don't "hook" at the toe. I've been told they are more of a slab shoe.
    As for wearing, I couldn't be happier. I'm not terribly hard on shoes. I don't dyno (yet) and I don't smear hard. I have noticed very little wear and the leather is holding up incredibly well.
    Another benefit is that I don't have shoe funk. My feet sweat a lot, so that is a huge bonus!
    My skill level and frequency of climbing is C1+ and working up to C2-, top roping is at a 5.9 working up to a 5.10. I am in the gym 1-4 times a week. I go outdoors occasionally.
    Over six months, this (to me) is a lot of climbing. I've been told most shoes have about 6 months of life. These definitely have a lot of life left in them. I've known other climbers that have blown holes in their leather, worn holes in their toes, etc. in 6 weeks.
    I'm very happy with La Sportiva and will continue to buy them. They are worth every penny!

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    13

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great starter shoe

    By Anna

    from Appleton WI

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

    • Bouldering
    • Indoor
    • Long Climbs
    • Outdoor

    Comments about La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's:

    I got these shoes as my first pair of new climbing shoes. It was quite uncomfortable for the first month or so, now they fit perfectly since they have molded to my feet. The only thing that I find that really bothers me is that between climbs they are not very easy to take off and slip back on. Other than that they are a great shoe whether indoors or outdoors, no matter the slope or terrain.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels half size too big
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    22

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Wonderful Shoe!!!

    By Erin

    from Missoula, MT

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • None so far

    Best Uses

    • Bouldering
    • Indoor
    • Long Climbs
    • Outdoor

    Comments about La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's:

    This is by far the best shoe I have found! I have a weird shape to the back of my foot and due to the fact that you are able to tighten and loosen the heal it fits perfect! I love them and would only buy another pair!

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    3

    2009

     
    4.0

    More Then I Could Ask For

    By Irelandsgem

    from Salt Lake City, UT

    About Me Getting Started

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Not very breathable

    Best Uses

    • Bouldering
    • Great All Round
    • Indoor
    • Long Climbs
    • Outdoor
    • Sprint Climbs

    Comments about La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's:

    These are my first pair of climbing shoes and I've been climbing for about 4-5 months now. (Sadly I have a bad sprain and have to take a break from it.) I love these shoes! They are worth every cent. I can climb for hours in them and my feet are still pretty happy with me. They smear great and I love the way they fit me. I couldn't ask for a better first shoe.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Sep

    25

    2009

     
    4.0

    comfy shoe, good for prolonged wear

    By aksnow

    from Madison, WI

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's:

        I wore this shoe climbing and bouldering, for hours at a time, and my feet felt fine afterwards. Though not too agressive, it's a very comfortable design. I was surprised at how tacky the sole was too.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Apr

        19

        2008

         
        4.0

        Shoes that fit my feet!

        By stephiesandwich

        from Boston, MA

        About Me Getting Started

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bouldering
          • Indoor

          Comments about La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's:

          I decided to take up climbing a few months ago, and these were the only non-aggressive shoes that fit my feet. My feet are very small, yet fairly wide. Despite the fact that my feet are wide, I was worried that these shoes would stretch too much for my wide feet, but 3 months in, so far so good. After a few days of climbing indoors, these shoes stretched to mold to my feet perfectly--I'd guess probably as comfortable of a climbing shoe as you can get. As others have mentioned, do order down a few sizes. I normally wear a 5-5.5 womens, and I have a size 33 in these shoes. If I had to do it again, I would probably get a 32.5.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels full size too big
          • Width:
          • Feels too wide

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Mar

          16

          2008

           
          5.0

          great shoe--stretches alot

          By mercuryhg80

          from santa cruz, ca

          Site Member

          Comments about La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's:

          These shoes stretch a lot. I bought mine a size and a half down from my regular shoe size based on the recommendation of the sales person who said they would stretch. At first they killed my feet and I thought I had bought them too small, but after eight or so climbs they fit perfect. I am so glad I listened to the sales person.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          1

          2008

           
          5.0

          Incredible climbing shoes!

          By onbelay

          from Beaverton, OR

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Rugged
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Bouldering
            • Indoor

            Comments about La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's:

            These are exceptional shoes if you like to boulder indoors. They're very comfortable, which surprised me because generally speaking climbing shoes are supposed to be tight on your toe box. The soles are the best part in my opinion - I feel like I can boulder fairly high on the wall and not expect to fall or slip. Oh, and they're really cute too. :)

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Oct

            27

            2007

             
            4.0

            The most comforatable shoe ever

            By Moderate climber

            from Bozeman, MT

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight
            • Versatile

            Cons

            • Durability

            Best Uses

            • Bouldering
            • Indoor
            • Long Climbs
            • Outdoor

            Comments about La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's:

            These shoes are the most comfortable pair of climbing shoes I have yet to own. I am an intermediate-level climber that enjoys bouldering, trad and sport climbing. They were used for anything from long, multipitch climbs to bouldering and indoor gym climbing. All around a great shoe. They are flexible, snug-fitting for a narrow foot and versatile. The only draw-back is the soft sole was not quite rigid enough for some intricate footwork. The toe also wore through in only two years of climbing once or twice weekly.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Oct

            14

            2007

             
            4.0

            All around good climbing shoes

            By borrego

            from San Diego, CA

            About Me Avid Climber

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adequate ventilation
            • Flexible
            • Lightweight
            • Sticky rubber
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bouldering
              • Indoor
              • Long Climbs
              • Outdoor
              • Sprint Climbs

              Comments about La Sportiva Mythos Rock Shoes - Women's:

              The mythos offer great comfort for long climbing expeditions. I have used them for face and crack climbing and have not found anything wrong with their performance.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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