La Sportiva  Theory Climbing Shoes - Women's

Prior to the release of this shoe, the La Sportiva Futura was my go to shoe. I've been a huge fan of the no edge technology of the Futura, so when I heard that the Theory would be a combination of no-edge technology and edge performance, I was super interested in checking them out. La Sportiva made a good design choice using hibiscus and black as the color scheme for the Theory, the colors play so well off each other. It is definitely the prettiest shoe I own. Slipping my feet into the Theory felt like slipping on Cinderella's glass slipper. The shoe fit my feet perfectly, leaving no deadspace in the front of the toe without being uncomfortable. The Theory did not irritate the skin on my achilles as the Kataki and Solution used to do when I was breaking them in. For as downturned as the Theory is, I was surprised at how comfortable they are. I find myself taking my Solutions and Futuras off during my climbing session much more frequently than the Theory. That's not to say these fit like an "all day" type of climbing shoe, but the Theory is probably the most comfortable aggressive shoe I currently own. While I prefer the fast lacing system of the Futura and the Solution, the single velcro strap of the Theory works just as well. The rubber on the Theory is phenomenal. Between countless usage on homewall to my trips to Yosemite and Lake Tahoe, the Theory exceeded my expectations. Trusting my feet on tiny footchips felt like a piece of cake in the Theory. Similar to the Futura, you can really feel the rock/holds you're standing on thanks to the shoe's no-edge technology. Smearing in these shoes is a dream. The rubber is super sticky so I hardly worry about my feet sliding off the wood paneling of my homewall or the rock.

I can’t say enough good things about this new shoe and is probably my favorite all-round shoe to date. The rubber on these shoes is by far the best.... they’re super sticky and soft enough for those super sensitive climbs but still carries the tension throughout the foot for ultimate support, and although the rubber is soft it’s just thick enough for a longer shelf life. The heel fits like a glove .... the heel cup is a little smaller than the Futura’s and the outside is thinner for more control in placement. And the top rubber is like an absolute miracle.... delaminating is a thing of the past... best toe hooking capabilities to date! I really love this shoe!

I find this shoe great for indoor bouldering. The grip 2 rubber is soft and the shoe edges well. I like the slipper like design, I have found it very comfortable and easy to take on and off. I also found the break in period to be short! They did stretch a bit, my usual la sportiva size worked well with these. Overall, these fit the bill for a gym shoe, I could probably take them outside but I fear they wouldnt last long.

I am so glad I bought this shoe! I have only used the Futuras and the Geniuses in the past 5 years of climbing, but I recently saw the Theory's and decided to try them out - and I'm so glad I did. They fit my feet perfectly. The soles are nice and flexible and not too thick, so I can feel the holds really well. There is no extra room in the heel or toe, which I find other shoes have that issue. They felt tight at first, but after the first session, they were basically completely broken in, whereas other shoes take a couple of days to be broken in. I also like the velcro strap which is nice and thick, so there won't be any issues with it breaking, and the extra toes rubber on top is great for toe hooks. Very happy to have found my new favorite climbing shoe!

My new favorite high performance shoe for indoors and outdoors! The Theory’s sharp downturned front edge allows for precise micro-edging and then fades into the No-Edge Dynamic Technology around the ball of the foot that is incredibly sensitive when smearing on smooth features. The narrow, low-volume heal and full coverage of sticky rubber makes any heal or toe hook feel impressively stable and powerful. Much softer than the Solution and Solution Comp. Ideal for steep, overhanging climbing that requires complex footwork.

Sportiva did a phenomenal job with this shoe. I've got a narrow foot with a narrow heel, and this shoe fit like a glove! Edges surprising decently for how soft it is, and the tension through the shoe is amazing. I don't do much comp/volume climbing, so I have no plans to use them for their intended purpose. These'll be my go-to Rifle shoe! Sized the same as my women's futuras and women's solutions.

Amazing soft and sensitive shoe that performs exceptionally for smearing but can also edge pretty well. The heel is more sensitive and less structured than other LS shoes like Skwama and Solution Comp. The heel is also the narrowest and shallowest heel out of all the other LS shoes ive tried on. Toe hooking is also amazing as you'd expect.

The best toe I’ve ever had! Heel is ok… but the toe is phenomenal! Super sensitive too! Wish they lasted longer and would restock in my size! Pleeeeease restock 34.5!! Can’t find them anywhere. I wear a size 36.5 in Scarpa and 34.5 in these for anyone who needs a reference! Size 6 street shoe

I've been a diehard women's solution fan for the past 6 years of my climbing. The new comp solution is a perfect indoor shoe and now the Theory is my go to outdoor shoe. The toe is sharp with lots of toe hooking rubber on top. Feels great and looks amazing. I highly recommend this shoe

I’m newer to gym climbing- but I’ve been climbing outside for over 12 years. I mainly had stiff shoes in my shoe closet- got these so my feet wouldn’t hurt for my training sessions in the gym- they are amazing! Comfy, soft! Everything you need in a gym shoe