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La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoes - Men's
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Minimal weight, drastic downturn and sticky Vibram® XS Grip2™ rubber make the men's La Sportiva Solution climbing shoes an aggressive partner for tough hooks, grabs, edges and smears.
Key Details
Climbing Shoe Type
Aggressive
Last
Slip-lasted
Can Be Resoled
Yes
Upper
Leather/synthetic leather
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- Ideal for overhanging sport routes, bouldering, gym climbing and technical face climbing
- Patented P3® Power Platform randing system starts under the toes and wraps around the whole foot, maintaining the profile and shape of the toe box throughout the shoe's life
- High-performance fit with high asymmetry focuses power over the toes for precise placements on small holds
- Lock Harness System® surrounds your feet and binds to the uppers for a perfect fit
- Highly adjustable Fast Lacing System® lets you tailor the quick-closing, hook-and-loop closures for a personalized fit
- Molded 3D heel cups provide a secure fit
- Shoes can be resoled; La Sportiva authorized resolers can be found across North America
- Constructed without intentionally added PFAS
- Manufacturer recommends sizing down 1–3 sizes from your typical street shoe size
Imported.
View all La Sportiva Men's Climbing Shoes| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Climbing Shoe Type | Aggressive |
| Last | Slip-lasted |
| Upper | Leather/synthetic leather |
| Lining | HF (toe box and arch area only) |
| Outsole | 3.5 mm Vibram XS Grip 2 rubber |
| Footwear Closure | Strap |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1.8 oz. |
| Climbing Shoe Volume | Low |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
La Sportiva Footwear - Men's
| 34 EU | 35.5 EU | 36.5 EU | 37 EU | 37.5 EU | 38 EU | 38.5 EU | 39 EU | 39.5 EU | 40 EU | 40.5 EU | 41 EU | 41.5 EU | 42 EU | 42.5 EU | 43 EU | 43.5 EU | 44 EU | 44.5 EU | 45 EU | 45.5 EU | 46 EU | 46.5 EU | 47 EU | 47.5 EU | 48 EU | 48.5 EU | 49 EU | 49.5 EU | 50 EU | |
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| U.S. Men's | 2.5+ | 4 | 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 | 14.5 | 15 | 15.5 | 16 |
| U.S. Women's | 3.5 | 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 | 14.5 | 15 | 15.5 | 16 | 16.5 | |
| EU | 34 | 35.5 | 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 | 48.5 | 49 | 49.5 | 50 |
| Mondo | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 |
Sizing Notes
For boots: Add one half size to your street shoe size. You should be able to slip one finger behind your heel when you are standing up with the boot unlaced and your toes touching the front. If the boot is too short, your toes will get smashed walking downhill. Too long and your heel will slide up and down and give you blisters.
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Awesome Shoe
georgeb5 years ago
Frame of reference: Tarantulace = 44; TC Pro = 44.5; Katana Lace=45. Decided I needed to do more bouldering to strengthen my arms and fingers, so I wanted a shoe for that purpose. Initially bought a pair of these in 44.5; but the more I thought about it, the more concerned I was that, once broken in, that size would lose precision. So a exchanged at REI JAX for a 44 and am glad I did. Yes, they hurt my piggies first time out; but I used a pair of shoe stretchers and now they fit my feet like they were custom made. I love the sticky rubber, you can feel the difference right away. So glad I chose these over the Otakis!
georgeb
Gainesville, FL
12 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Avoid - bad design, no warranty
Mike3 years ago
Bought these for my son who is a competitive climber. The shoes perform well, but the design is flawed and the strap that holds the shoe tight wears out very quickly. The strap broke after 7 months and La Sportiva refused to repair it (they said it's a "wear and tear" issue and not covered by their warranty). $180 shoes . . . what a bummer.
Mike
Bend, OR
13 people found this review helpful
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Connor
Sacramento, CA
Great shoe, straps are the one fault
2 years ago
I have had these climbing shoes for about 8 months and they have performed amazingly. The time to break in a pair that I had sized down about a size and a half was very minimal (~2 weeks of climbing). The shoes have a great toe box and I can stand on pretty minimal edges. Unfortunately the big problem comes with the Velcro straps used to fasten the shoes. I know a few other people have had similar issues and as such this seems to just be a fundamental design flaw. Otherwise I would give the shoe a glowing review. Overall I believe it can still be with the purchase as I’ve spent 8 months bouldering/ sport climbing 3-4 days a week on average without issue but be advised that at some point your Velcro fasteners will likely fray/ tear.
Age:25–34
Used for::Bouldering
Yes , I recommend this product
Thomas
Noice
2 years ago
These were the second pair of shoes I bought for intermediate indoor bouldering. The first few weeks they were pretty painful but eventually broke in and while they still weren't comfortable I feel the fit was pretty much what I was looking for. The extra rubber on the toe and heel is nice for hooks, and I never had any issue with the straps. After 7 months of climbing 2-3 times a week I'm starting to get holes in the toes. Also if you climb without socks they'll always stain your toes yellow, which isn't a big deal as it washes off but it can be a little gross! Overall I think they're great shoes and I would recommend.
Age:25–34
Used for::Gym Climbing
Brian
A fantastic but painful shoe
2 years ago
I've been using this shoe for the past few months now, and I have (almost) nothing but positive things to say about it. The extended tip of the shoe combined with it's aggressive style allow you to pivot easily on even the smallest of foot holds. Coming from a Scarpa Quantic, I was impressed with how well the shoe held on during heel hooks, (I wear socks when I climb due to overly sweaty feet, this was a huge issue for me with the Quantics) as well as the ample amount of rubber on the toe that enables you to have a great grip for toe hooks. While the shoe may be built for bouldering, I used it for everything and it performs just fine on rope climbs as well. The only downside to this shoe is the fact that your feet will hurt really badly the majority of the time you use these. If you have a decent pain tolerance and you take the time to remove them in between your climbs, this should not be too much of an issue, especially when you take into account the insane performance of these shoes. I read that Sportiva shoes were particularly large, so I decided to size down one full size (I got 43eu, or 10us coming from a regular size 11us for my regular shoes). This felt like it fit me perfectly, slightly snug with my toe touching the end of the shoe. After a few months of use, a small tear has begun on the black fabric that goes over the top of your foot. This is probably due to my own errors climbing clumsily, but if you're in the same boat as me it may be something to consider. The laces have also begun wearing down where they go through the metal rings to fold back over onto the velcro on the top of your foot, however they still seem to be holding strong. If you wear these a lot, you'll start to notice some things- I feel like they are making physical changes to my feet. I've started to get these two bumps on the outside part of my big toes. They look pretty gnarly and from what I've gathered from other users, they're probably going to get bigger and need to be filed down eventually, yuck. All that being said, I see this as a price to pay for the insane performance that comes with the Solutions. If you're not okay with potentially permanently changing your toe shape, these may not be the shoes for you. If you can look past this, these may be the best climbing shoes you will ever buy.
Age:25–34
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
George
Gainesville, FL
You Will Feel Invincible!
3 years ago
Sized right (aka tight) these shoes edge wonderfully and can toe in on pockets like no other. Once they break in, they fit like a glove and then you get to appreciare their performance and versatility. I have two pairs in Size 46, which is maybe .5 size larger than "performance". Some people don't like the heel on these. For those people, you might want to consider the Solution Comp. FWIW, I have a pair of Comps in 45.5 and they fit my feet like gloves - so perfectly I have to struggle to get them off LOL. I've used Tarantulaces, Finales, TC Pros, Miura VSs and Katana Laces; and these evolved into my favorites, indoors and outdoors. Highly recommend!
Age:65–74
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
georgeb
Gainesville, FL
Awesome Shoe
5 years ago
Frame of reference: Tarantulace = 44; TC Pro = 44.5; Katana Lace=45. Decided I needed to do more bouldering to strengthen my arms and fingers, so I wanted a shoe for that purpose. Initially bought a pair of these in 44.5; but the more I thought about it, the more concerned I was that, once broken in, that size would lose precision. So a exchanged at REI JAX for a 44 and am glad I did. Yes, they hurt my piggies first time out; but I used a pair of shoe stretchers and now they fit my feet like they were custom made. I love the sticky rubber, you can feel the difference right away. So glad I chose these over the Otakis!
Yes , I recommend this product
climbforfun
Washington, DC
Only sport/bouldering shoe I'll buy
6 years ago
I just bought my fifth pair of Solutions, and second in the third generation. I climb almost exclusively inside (kids, man!) and use nothing else. Molds beautifully to the foot for a long gym session, but stays aggressive and tight, whether outside or in. The burly rubber heel is perfect for heel hooking--my style. (Fair warning, the aggro heel is a turn-off for some, even if it's a turn-on for me.) Works like a grappling hook on the steeps, and like a scalpel on the verts. I use them through two resoles, then keep using them as backups. Highly recommended for anyone looking for elegant boost up the wall.
Yes , I recommend this product
Amateur
Boulder, CO
Outstanding shoe
1 year ago
Excellent balance of sensitivity and edging. That being said I am a heavier climber at 90kg. Would have given 5 stars but the straps are already showing significant wear after 4 months from gym 2X a week and outside on the weekends. Sizing wise I am a 44 in street shoe. I wear 41.5 in these. I also wear a 42.5 in Muira vs and have 42 in the old katana lace and 41.5 in the newest version. All performance fit. I wear a 44 in teneya masia and 43 in old pinks, fit for multi pitch. Mainly used on granite, limestone, and gneiss. No complaints on the hold. Smear surprisingly well for how well they edge. Heel is great for me as it fits well and being heavier provides a level of comfort on sharper holds.
Age:45–54
Used for::Sport Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
Frustrated Belayer
San Antonio TX
Great for climbing but a broken strap?
6 years ago
I've only had the shoes a month and the strap is already tearing. I knew this was a common problem buying them and thought if I was gentle enough strapping them on they would be fine. Well, it seems the torsional forces of normal climbing stress the straps too much. If the straps weren't sewn into the shoe I'd just replace them. No idea what to do but exchange for another pair and try my luck again. The rubber is very grippy, the shoe has a decent sensitivity level to it and I don't find the arch too uncomfortable though it is quite aggressive. Heel hooks with the shoe are awesome and a favorite technique of mine. I want to give these a 5 but at $180 for something like a strap to break.... Come on La Sportiva, you can do better.
No, I do not recommend this product
CoOpChristian
Atlanta, GA
well rounded, durable daily drivers
4 years ago
I’ve been using the Solutions at least 4 times a week, for a couple hours at a time for the last 5 months. These shoes break in quicker than your feet will. Once you find, and are used to the right fit, they’re a very impressive single strap(convenient) shoe! The pointy toe on the front, toe hook pad, and sticky bottoms make them very versatile for all sorts of climbing. I DO NOT baby my shoes, I step on my heels to break them in, I walk around in them and strap them up, throw them in the bag! Have held up extremely well! Minor rubbing on heel but if that’s the worst of my issues, these shoes are amazing! Would buy another pair.
Age:18–24
Experience Level:Competitive
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Used for::Bouldering
Yes , I recommend this product
Carter C
Utah, SLC
Perfect shoe for any climber!
4 years ago
I'm semi new to climbing, I'm only on v5's but i could tell my 90$ climbing shoes weren't cutting it anymore. So after research I came to the conclusion I wanted these shoes. I bought them in REI and tried them on, great fit 1 size down from my street shoes. After climbing in these I LOVE THEM! the top is padded so it feels comfortable, I love the aggressiveness. and the "toe hooks" on these are perfect, so much control. as well as the heel hooks with them. I love the 1 strap method makes it easy to come off and on. Hope this helped and you get them!
Age:Under 18
Experience Level:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9
Used for::Bouldering
Yes , I recommend this product
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