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The high-performance La Sportiva Solution rock shoes hook, grab, edge and smear to help you solve challenging bouldering problems.

Cambered last gives the shoes a down-turned shape that performs well on overhung bouldering problems
Leather/synthetic leather uppers provide an accurate and secure fit
Fast Lacing System® can be adjusted to your liking; a single rip-and-stick tab on each shoe snugs up the laces
Lining in the toe boxes and arch areas increases comfort
Sticky Vibram XS Grip2™ rubber soles supply incredible friction
The La Sportiva Solution rock shoes have molded heel cups that provide a precise fit for secure heel hooking

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La Sportiva Solution Rock Shoes Customer Reviews

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La Sportiva Solution Rock Shoes

5.0

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Great traction (6)
Comfortable (5)
Great support (5)
Breaths well (3)
Durable (3)

Cons

Wears easily (3)

Best Uses

Bouldering (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  83%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too large
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Outdoor enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

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Feb

2011

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

overhangs and bouldering

By Occam

from San DIego, CA

About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

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Pros

Comfortable
Great Support
Great Traction

Cons

Wears Easily

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor climbing
Outdoor climbing
Overhanging rock
Smearing and heel hooks

Comments about La Sportiva Solution Rock Shoes:

The Solution is an aggressive climbing shoe with the softer XS grip rubber which is stickier than the XS edge from the same manufacturer. Compared to the Miura it has a completely different heel that some people do not like as it is more padded and less sensitive. However if it fits you it will really improve your heel hooks. The fit is very comfortable considering it is an aggressive high performance shoe and allows for 1/2 a size smaller than the Miura or Miura VS which REI does not carry. The unique closure system is a single Velcro strap that works remarkably well and keeps your foot in place even on the hardest moves. Toe hooks are aided by the rubber surface on top of the toes. Probably the best modern aggressive climbing shoe that La Sportiva currently makes along with the Miura VS. Nevertheless due to the stickier rubber, it is also softer and edges a little less well and is less durable than the XS Edge rubber of the Miura VS. However it smears better than the Miura VS and if you like the heel and the toe it will allow you to climb harder. All in all an excellent shoe and without a doubt among the best shoes (with the Miura VS) in the market right now for bouldering and climbing that needs to maximize friction.

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Jun

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

so... so nice

By bentheclimber

from phoenix, az

About Me Not very smart, Outdoor Enthusiast, Rock crusher

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Pros

Breaths Well
Great Support
Great Traction
Lightweight

Cons

Wears Easily

Best Uses

Overhanging Sport
Techincal bouldering

Comments about La Sportiva Solution Rock Shoes:

These shoes are the bees knees. Look it's about what fits, so if it doesnt fit... well.. sorry.. cause this shoe is amazing. I've never had a shoe this aggresive that feels this good on my foot. the P3 sole technology is amazing and heal hooking is a dream in these. the rubber goes a little quick but i'm a 4 day a week climber so i'm not looking for any miracles here.

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Mar

2011

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I feel like I'm cheating.

By derek hamilton

from dallas, tx

About Me Climber, Environmentalist, Outdoor Enthusiast

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Pros

Great Support
Great Traction
Sticky rubber
Very downturned

Cons

Best Uses

Edging
Heelhooks
Overhangs
Sending projects

Comments about La Sportiva Solution Rock Shoes:

I just got these and I can already notice a difference vs. my old Miura VSs. The heelhooks feel super solid and I can stand up on the tiniest crystals. They aren't the most comfortable shoes in the world, but if you're buying climbing shoes based on comfort that's another conversation altogether.

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Mar

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Shoe

By Mafic

from Portland, Or

About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

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Pros

Breaths Well
Comfortable
Durable
Great Support
Great Traction

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Sport Climbing

Comments about La Sportiva Solution Rock Shoes:

I've owned many shoes and this one takes the cake. This shoe far exceeded my expectations and I plan on getting another pair. Everything you want in a shoe this one will deliver.

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Oct

2011

5.0

Buy It

By lemon

from El Paso, TX

About Me Hueco Bum, Outdoor Enthusiast

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Pros

Comfortable
Great Traction
The Best

Cons

Need to buy two pair
Wears Easily

Best Uses

Comments about La Sportiva Solution Rock Shoes:

I've been climbing/bouldering for about 15 years now and these shoes are the best I have ever used. I was steadfast on the anasazi from 5.10 as the best until I used these. I know the anasazi and solution are pretty different in design and concept but in terms of doing everything I need a shoe to do I thought the anasazi was as good as it got. I would only occasionally put them away on the smallest steep stuff and grab the miuras with a good downturn. But the solutions are just so direct. I have so much confidence in my feet when I wear them that they help my mental as much as my physical if not more. The bad part is that they are like tires on a super bike croch-rocket. A whole lot of rubber area but really only a very small part makes constant contact and gets the most wear. You can wear through the toe in no-time. So these shoes have been relegated to being worn only on projects and nemesis problems. So when you buy these you should be sure to have some real load haulers to play on most of the time to extend the life of these puppies.

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Aug

2011

5.0

Best Shoe Yet

By Matt Budd

from Salt Lake City, UT

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Pros

Breaths Well
Comfortable
Comfortable Aggressive
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Sport Climbing

Comments about La Sportiva Solution Rock Shoes:

This is by far the best shoe I've used yet. I've used the moccasyms, Anasazis, some Madrock shoe, and this shoe. It is surprisingly comfortable. It fits like a glove. It doesn't work too well with long trad climbs. Although comfortable, it hurts if you climb in them for an extended period of time.