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La Sportiva Mantra Climbing Shoes
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Built for climbing shoe minimalists who enjoy dancing up the wall, these Mantra shoes have been updated from the 1999 classics to be some of the lightest and most sensitive in the La Sportiva lineup.
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Climbing Shoe Type
Aggressive
Last
Slip-lasted
Can Be Resoled
Yes
Upper
Microfiber; leather; injected polyurethane artwork
- Combining the No-Edge® concept with D-Tech™ (Dynamic Technology), the soles wrap the shoes laterally for a total absence of edges
- With deconstructed uppers and sole thickness reduced to a minimum, the foot's proximity to rock surfaces is maximized
- The absence of a midsole allows easy movement of your toes both up and down for total forefoot control and increased grip on large volumes in the gym
- 2 heel pull-tabs on each shoe help you get them on and off
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View all La Sportiva Men's Climbing Shoes| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Climbing Shoe Type | Aggressive |
| Last | Slip-lasted |
| Upper | Microfiber; leather; injected polyurethane artwork |
| Lining | Leather insole; P3 System |
| Outsole | 1/2 Sole No-Edge D-Tech; differentiated 1-2 mm Vibram XS Grip2 rubber |
| Footwear Closure | Slip-on |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Weight (Pair) | 10.4 ounces |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
La Sportiva Footwear - Unisex Adult
| 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.5 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 47.5 | 48 | |
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| U.S. Men's | 2 | 2.5 | 2.5+ | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5+ | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5+ | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 |
| U.S. Women's | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 5.5+ | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 7.5+ | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 14 | ||
| EU | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.5 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 47.5 | 48 |
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Anonymous
Atlanta Georgia
New favorite shoe with one big problem or defect?
2 years ago
Got these and only went a half size down from my street shoe size. I definitely go more for comfort these days. The fit is very comfortable no break in period for me and the shoes feels glued on to my foot much better the my scarps instinct slip on’s. Probably my new favorite shoe with one problem. The problem is the pull tab on the top started coming unstitched with in the second week. I’m planning on returning and try another pair. I feel like these may have a defect with the stitching.
Age:35–44
Used for::Gym Climbing
No, I do not recommend this product
Daniel F
Omaha, Ne
Fantastic, except the heel
2 years ago
These shoes are super soft and grippy, and I love it. My softest shoes before this were my solutions. I thought the softness would suck and hurt, but in reality it's amazing. They are very comfortable, even for my fat feet(after a little stretching). The shoes stick to everything, the heel is suction cupped on to your heel It will never come off while climbing. Pretty good for toe hooks, but there could be more rubber coverage. These are truly awful for heelhooks though. the heel collapsed in on itself and will slip off of all but the biggest jug. Probably the trade-off for it staying suctioned to the foot though. All-in-all, I use it for everything when bouldering but the smallest foot chips or cranking out hard heel-hooks. My Sizing information: Mantra - 41.5 Solutions - 42 Theory - 42 Scarpa Helix - 43
Age:25–34
Used for::Bouldering
Yes , I recommend this product
lilly
Tacoma, WA
My favorite shoes for all disciplines.
2 years ago
I gave these a go so I'd have an easy, comfortable, and lightweight shoe for longer bouldering sessions while still having good sensitivity and performance. They exceeded my expectations immediately and are my new favorite pair of climbing shoes, they're great for toe hooking, heel hooks, smearing, sticking tiny foot chips, you name it, they can do it all. Very lightweight and super good sensitivity. At first, I was still switching over to my more aggressive shoes when hopping on projects with tiny chips or tricky foot switches but now I often opt to wear these regardless of the discipline or route I'm climbing. The only flaw I can find is that the heel cup can be a tad loose (they're slip on though so I was kind of expecting that), it's still plenty snug and doesn't slip at all for me but if I had a slightly more narrow foot or opted to size up for more comfort then it might be an issue. With the sensitivity they have your feet might get tired after a long session if you're used to stiffer more supportive shoes but once you build up the strength in your feet you'll never want to go back to stiff shoes again. The rubber is super soft, sticky, and light weight which is one of the things I love about these but keep in mind that if you're an avid climber like me who gets a lot of mileage then you may find they start to wear faster than some others.
Age:25–34
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
AriK
Denver, CO
The perfect shoe for short, technical boulders.
2 years ago
This shoe is weirdly magical. It provides no real support but its sensitivity is unparalleled. I can feel everything I am standing on and feel just as confident that my foot is exactly where I need it to be. The fit is excellent. I normally wear a 43.5 Skwama, in the Mantra, I wear a 44. The shoe feels stable and there is no play between my foot and the shoe. Here is the only downside. Sometimes you run into a foot chip that is smooth and round and these shoes provide no support to be able to stand on them. In that situation you really want an edgier shoe. Also, I would not wear these multipitching. I would want more support. Best uses: bouldering, short sport routes, I am curious about sizing up and testing that out on outdoor multipitches that don't require any foot jams.
Age:35–44
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
Jordan
Los Angeles
Love shoe, very sensitive
2 years ago
So I haven’t been climbing long, I’m in my 4th month. But I go frequently, about 3-4 days a week with workouts. Now, when I first started looking for an aggressive shoe, I wasn’t extremely familiar with all the terminology. That being the case, I found out exactly what sensitive was when I got these in hand. You can really feel everything, and it allows you to be reactive with your toes, cause the rubber is so soft, which I love. However, I still opt for a more sturdy shoe. Which is the only reason I give these a 4/5. Like me, some people won’t like how hard these can be on your toes, if your heavy footed, I wouldn’t climb in these. Although, it did force me to practice having soft feet, which has been good for my technique in the long run. I go between these and my Evolv phantom. On overhang projects these (mantra) are the best, cause I can really dig into footholds and control my weight (6’2 200lbs). I did downsize, technically only 1 1/2 size in US charts, but in EU sizes I was down a full 2. I wear a street 11, and ended up in a 9 1/2. Very snug shoe, and once it’s broken in fits like a glove. Easy on easy off, with no air gaps. HIGHLY recommend!
Age:25–34
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
Climber trapped in Texas
Austin, TX
My only gym shoe
2 years ago
But for aggressive heel hooks, the best gym shoes I've ever worn. Sensitive, smeary, and precise, these shoes will make you a better and more thoughtful climber at every angle.
Age:25–34
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
limberlimb
Denver
1 year of board climbing and indoor gym climbing
1 year ago
Bought this shoe off of EpicTV when it was like 100 euros in August 2022, so it was really a deal I couldn't pass on with the intention of using this shoe exclusively for board climbing on the Moon and TB1. Clocked in approximately 400 hours in the Mantras, and have also used this shoe for general indoor climbing and a few times outside for some scrambling up the Flatirons and one demo day on sandstone at Joe's Valley. Sizing: Street 43, bought this shoe in 41.5. All other La Sportiva shoes I have are in 41.5 (Solution, Speedster, Futura, Theory). Could have downsized to 41 in the Mantras. Pros: Extremely sensitive and grippy when fresh. Very comfortable when new and broken in. Super lightweight. Packable (travel for work sometimes). Tabs are durable and have not torn at all. Cons: Too sensitive to the point where both my big toes felt like they were on the verge of bruising, so this might not be the shoe for folks > 150 lbs. Poor heel hooking support (feels mushy), which is expected of a slip on. Overall rubber durability. Conclusion: Sword by this shoe for 6 months but it's difficult to outright recommend this shoe. Buy it on sale, and use it for only for most demanding board/outdoor projects.
Age:25–34
Used for::Bouldering
No, I do not recommend this product
R0013
Los Angeles
Great shoes
1 year ago
These are comfortable. Easy to break in. I was able to go smaller size, was able to use them comfortably for about 1.5-2 hours. And didn't require much break in time. The tip is not as pointy as expected, but still great shoes love the Slip on aspect. Would recommend, but like others have stated does hurt on heel hooks. I plan to keep these and use them constantly, but will go back to mu Skwama for when I need something with better foot control.
Age:25–34
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product