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La Sportiva Theory Climbing Shoes - Men's
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Providing the grip, control and dexterity you need for steep, futuristic climbs, the men's La Sportiva Theory climbing shoes offer a just-right balance of aggressive performance and sensitive feel.
Key Details
Climbing Shoe Type
Aggressive
Last
Slip-lasted
Can Be Resoled
Yes
Upper
Leather/microfiber
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- Overall structure of the shoes facilitates volume compression on modern indoor competition routes
- Slip-on construction and single hook-and-loop closures lock in your heels and aid power transfer
- Rubber toe caps provide coverage for 90% of the toe surface
- Patented Figure-8 slingshot tensioning focuses power in your toes
- P3® platforms maintain powerful downturned performance
- Low-profile heels allow for higher performance heel hooking
- Top-to-bottom sticky rubber and hybrid soles that combine edge and NoEdge Technology to adapt to the requirements of modern competitive climbing
- Half-sole Vibram® XS Grip2™ rubber is easily resoleable and provides reliable grip; sole has differentiated thickness at the forefoot for power and sensitivity
- Constructed without intentionally added PFAS
Imported.
View all La Sportiva Men's Climbing Shoes| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Climbing Shoe Type | Aggressive |
| Last | Slip-lasted |
| Upper | Leather/microfiber |
| Outsole | D-Tech/Differentiated 1.9-4mm Vibram XS Grip-2 rubber |
| Footwear Closure | Strap |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight (Pair) | 15 ounces |
| Climbing Shoe Volume | Low |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
La Sportiva Footwear - Men's
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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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Outdoor v5 guy
Tampa, FL
Sizing has changed since they first came out
6 months ago
I bought these a second time because I loved my first pair. There was a slight redesign with the colors but I thought everything would be fine until I put them on…. The same exact size is too big now! Size 43 fit perfectly snug on a pair I climbed for a few months. I have the old ones and the new ones together and my old broken in ones are nice and snug and these brand new ones are big and have tons of dead space in the toes, heel, everywhere! It’s so frustrating that they’re so different and it’s too late to buy a different size and have it shipped to me to try before my outdoor bouldering trip in a few days. I’m going to have to return these and swing by REI in Georgia on my way to Stone Fort to pick up some Drago’s which are a good but slightly less supportive alternative that are in stock there in my size. The 2 stars are due to the fact that I’d give these 5 stars performance wise if they hadn’t changed them, but now I’d have to take a chance sometime to try a smaller size to see if they’re still as good as they were.
Age:25–34
Used for::Bouldering
No, I do not recommend this product
Gym Rat
Great indoor shoe
6 months ago
These are an upgrade from my LS Finale and I absolutely dig them! They stretch a lot and fit like a snug rubber sock that sticks to the walls. Awesome for toe/heel hooks and volumes.
Yes , I recommend this product
SpaceCowboy
6 months ago