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La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes

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The La Sportiva Muira rock shoes provide the ultimate solution to the extreme requirements of modern climbing: friction, sensitivity, and precision with a comfortable fit.

Shoes feature a speed lacing system for a quick and precise fit
La Sportiva Muira rock shoes are very aggressive and extremely effective on small edges and in pockets
4mm Vibram XS Grip® soles supply incredible friction and resistance to wear

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 43.

Imported.

Item 720375

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La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes Customer Reviews

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La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes

4.6

(based on 34 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Versatile (23)
Lightweight (17)
Rugged (13)
Comfortable (5)

Cons

Uncomfortable (5)

Best Uses

Outdoors (31)
Bouldering (28)
Indoor (25)
Long climbs (11)
Sprint climbs (8)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  63%
  (19 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  84%
  (27 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid climber (23), Casual/ recreational (7), Climber (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)

Reviewed by 34 customers

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Sep

2007

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

best climbing Shoe

By paolo12d

from Bay Area, Ca

About Me Competitive Climber

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Pros

Durable
Great finish
Lightweight
Precise
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Edging
Long Climbs
Outdoor
Pockets
Smearing

Comments about La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes:

This is my weapon of choice for technical feet-intensive hard climbs, but also for long moderates, since the Miura is precise and at the same time comfortable to wear.
Very effective lacing system, great fit and very good foot support.

Sep

2007

(9 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Wow?

By Saponifiable

from Austin, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Great rubber
High Performance

Cons

Expensive
Laces

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor
Sport climbing

Comments about La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes:

I remember the first time I saw these shoes. My friend wore them with a large hole in each shoe where the big toes are. His big toes stuck out, but he still climbed in them. He got lasting value.

I'm not materialistic, but I would covet these shoes. They will edge - no questions asked. What performance you get out of these shoes depends on you as a climber. I would not waste these shoes for anything less than true outdoor climbing.

As a high performing shoe, comfort is not an issue. You do have to break these shoes in. In order to know what's a good fit, I would not get these shoes as your first or second pair. It's better to get them when you can use them to their maximum potential (V8+ or 5.13+).

Vibram XSV rubber lasts and performs. I don't think Evolv rubber or Five Ten's Stealth C4 or Onyxx come close. The only rubber I could think of would be the Stealth HF, but that comes on Five Ten Dragons and VXs. Stealth HF doesn't last as long.

Since you're paying so much for rock climbing shoes, it might as well be this one. The rubber quality and life is worth the money. The possible sends you could make in this shoe is even greater.

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great precision shoe!

By Phobos

from Ann Arbor, MI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes:

A great high precision shoe. Once you get past the break-in process these will fit like a glove. The rubber smears well and the tight toe box makes edging on small holds much easier. My second toe is longer than my first, so I've had issues with other shoes fitting correctly. With these I can fit into a tight pair comfortably. The only draw back might be on longer multi-pitch climbs where a more comfortable, less aggressive shoe is nice to have.

Aug

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

The Perfect Shoe...Almost

By Mark Douglas Gibson

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Very Technical

Cons

Not Super Durable

Best Uses

Bouldering
Sport

Comments about La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes:

I've been using these shoes for the past couple years primarily for sport climbing and bouldering. Few shoes on the market compare with the Miuras in terms of technical performance. The shoes feature a relatively stiff sole which allows you to stand confidently on the smallest of edges, and a narrow toe box allows the shoe to front point into pockets that other shoes simply can't fit into. There's a reason these are some of the most popular shoes in places like Smith Rock where techy climbing is the name of the game.

The only thing I don't care for a great deal on the shoes is the rubber. Having also been climbing in the Five Ten Anasazi Velcro's for a couple years, I strongly prefer Stealth Rubber to Vibram both for stickiness and durability. Also, these are not the most sensitive shoes out there, which for someone like me who likes feeling every minuscule texture on each foothold, is something of a drawback.

Mar

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I loved 'em, just wish they'd lasted

By deathbybowtie

from Detroit, MI

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes:

I've been using these shoes pretty heavily for coming up on a year now. I work at a climbing wall, so my shoes can see up to 25 hours a week on my feet on a long week. The rubber has held up pretty well, it's starting to wear a little thin on the toes though. There's a little separation of the rand on one of the shoes, but it's only noticeable when the shoe is off (otherwise, my foot holds the leather to the rubber). My biggest issue with this shoe is that about two weeks ago one of the tongues ripped out while I was putting it on. I have a couple ideas about why this happened, mostly revolving around my feet sweating an inhuman amount, but it's a bit of a buzz kill. Other than those issues, these shoes are pretty amazing. Incredibly precise, and (once they're broken in) surprisingly comfortable for a rather aggressive shoe. The speed laces are a nice feature, as a full lace-up shoe can be a real hassle to tighten down near the toes. As far as sizing, I wear an 11 US, and got a 42 (roughly a 9 US), and after about a week and a half of fighting with my shoes to get them on they were just about perfect. Overall, a great shoe, I just wish mine had held up a little better.

Apr

2008

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Can't max them out

By muffs

from Alamosa, CO

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes:

As usual, Sportiva delivers yet another amazing shoe. Not too uncomfortable, amazing edging on a relatively stiff shoe. Hardly stretches at all, but fits perfectly. Good for anything from smearing to cracks, I've been unable to outclimb them.

Sep

2007

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Miura

By layeredsnail

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Versatile

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes:

My climbing in this shoe is limited, but I have climbed in it, and ultimately, for my foot at least, the Scarpa Vision shoe fits much better (no dead space) The Miura seems bulky on my foot, almost boot-like, but without added comfort. Heel on the Miura is fairly high volume, but hardly like the Anasazi. If you're used to the Mythos shoe and are considering the Miura (both are marketed as all-around high-performers), make sure you try on this shoe first and climb around in it. The Mythos will stretch to fit your foot, but this shoe fits only a distinct type of foot and will not stretch much (but will become more comfortable with wear) I would also highly recommend trying out the Scarpa Vision shoe before buying the Miura. But if the Miura fits your foot well, then you're in luck, as the shoe opens up great potential (esp. for edging) if it fits well.

Sep

2007

(2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great ALL-AROUND SHOES!!!

By pinches n

from Arcata, CA

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Great edging
Great for crack climbs
Great grip
Heel is sticky too
Smears like it has claws
Snug tight

Cons

Lace up
Take a while to break in

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes:

The price is worth it! Go buy this shoes...right now! Yes, right now! Thank me later!

Oct

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Shoe, Definitely a good choice

By Mogjosh

from Colorado Springs, CO

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes:

I've had these shoes for about a year, and they're the best technical shoes I've owned. The aggressive form and toe are great for edges and small pockets, however where they excel in design, they lack in comfort. I can't do more than a couple of climbs before my feet need a reprieve, so I would not recommend these as your new big wall shoes. Overall, great shoes that I will have for a long time to come. If you're looking for an aggressive pair of shoes for short climbs or bouldering, you can't go wrong with these.

Sep

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The de facto standard climbing shoe

By tinpll

from San Francisco

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sport climbing

Comments about La Sportiva Miura Rock Shoes:

The Miura is most likely the de facto standard climbing shoe for every advanced climber. I'm originally from Franconia which has one of the best climbing in Europe, called the Frankenjura. Lots of limestone with very small and steep foot holds. Almost all of my friends back in Franconia use this shoe, so do I.

I got myself the second pair already and use one 1.5 sizes smaller so I can wear thin socks in it when climbing or bouldering in cold conditions, and another pair 2 sizes smaller for general purpose.

The Miura is an amazing shoe when climbing on small foot holds in granite or limestone and has great support on your heel for placing hooks. I had quite a few climbing shoes so far, but will always stick with the Sportivas and the Miura and its variants in particular.