La Sportiva  Miura VS Climbing Shoes - Men's

I bought these rock shoes one year ago. I've climbed in them right around 5 times a week and couldn't of been happier with their performance. The toe box is not as uncomfortable (or aggressive) as the solutions but I can wear them for long climbs. They are aggressive enough to handle small lips and smears very well but comfortable enough to keep them on for long sessions at the gym and at the crag. I was initially worried about the velcro but all straps have held up great and are still in great condition. Conclusion: If you are looking for an aggressive yet very comfortable all day shoe that boulders very well, then I would recommend these shoes.

This is simply the best high performance shoe I have used. For technical edging and smearing on vertical and beoynd I could not ask for more. Durability is not an issue if you don't crack climb as this is not their intended purpose. I bought these with my dividend figuring "why not?" but now I can't go back to my other shoes(Miuras, Katanas, Anasazi). I just picked up a second pair while my other pair is in for a resole. Money well spent! I wear a sz11 street shoe and wear a 42 VS. They took a bit to break in but are now perfect and not at all uncomfortable but I do like tight shoes. I HAVE recommended this to friends!

This is a fantastic shoe when the foot holds get small. I don't think I've ever had a pair of shoes that can edge as well as these. Would be five stars all day long, however, the front velcro strap has almost torn in half completely after only 5-10 climbing sessions. La Sportiva customer service told me this is normal wear and tear and there is nothing they could do for me. I've climbed in plenty of other models for much much longer and have never witnessed a strap get worn down this much. I thought it may have just been a bad/faulty pair but according to LA Sportiva customer service this is normal (or they are too cheap to admit their mistake)... either way not super happy with my purchase.

I've used this shoe a ton in the gym, and also on crag in Tennessee and Georgia on climbing trips. This shoe is not quite as aggressive as the solution, but will get you there and back. I love the way the shoe edges and toes in right out of the box. If you have nice, calloused feet, they take minimal adjusting to. If this is your first slightly aggressive shoe, the downturn may feel harsh at first, but give yourself a chance to learn how to use the shoe properly. Overall, great aggressive shoe all around. I use it bouldering and sport climbing, both inside and outside and have not yet found something I disliked about it, or had an instance where I wish I was wearing a different shoe. Slip on these bad bananas!

I bought these after returning a pair of Evolv Shaman shoes. The Evolv Shaman could not get comfortable no matter how I altered size but these were pretty comfortable (same size as street shoes is a little bit big). I have climbed 12-14 hours since and love them. If I could do it again I would go down 1/2 size and make them tighter but what I have will work well. If I had to go out next week and buy another pair I would buy these again.

These shoes easily outperform my other shoes but come with a cost. They are expensive and never quite seemed broken in. I've earned this giant callous on the top of my big toes. The velcro straps wore right through and broke off at the metal buckle near the toe on both shoes after only a few months of climbing. I just climb in them anyway. This being said, though they can hurt like heck to break in, and they didn't last as long as I'd like, they are amazing performers.

My left foot is 10.5-11 high arch, right foot is 11-11.5 flat arch. I bought 44.5 TC Pros at REI because I could not jam my feet into size 44. Tried these in 44.5, performance was off-the-charts, but so was the pain. Bought a pair in 45 and they fit me great, quite tight. I see no need to size too far down to obtain the performance they offer. Simply stated, whatever your level of proficiency, the Miura VS will take you to the next level. With them I am doing gym routes I could never attempt previously. I am delighted. Will definitely buy again!

These shoes fit nicely in the store, but hurt my big toes when climbing. I read several reviews and saw the shoe has a reputation for the “Miura bump” developing on the big toes. I tried climbing in them several times and there is little give in the big toe area. This apparently does not impact all climbers, but some like me it was an issue. The shoe is well constructed and durable. I had high hopes and perhaps they’ll work better for others.

The positive features are good, grippy rubber and the turned down style helps on small pockets and edges. The negative features for me are the amount this shoe stretched. I previously had a 43 Katana shoe, and went with a 42.5 Miura. The Miura has stretched beyond the size of my well worn Katanas. Because of the stretching, the shoe has a small fold in the material at the toe which cuts into my foot. The sole of the shoe is starting the separate from the upper after about three months of use (on average three sessions at the gym per week). I think the shoe has some good technical features, but at this price I'd hope for more robustness. I am not happy with the stretching. I wouldn't buy it again.

This is my second pair of Miura VS shoes. I purchased the second pair so I can send my first pair in for a resole, and cycle through a few resoles between the two pairs. They climb well on steep and overhanging angles. I don't climb many roofs so I can't comment thoughtfully on intensive heel and toe hooking. The shoes edge well and I can stand on small nubbins. I don't think the shoes would do well smearing because of the P3 platform - but haven't tested them on outside slab/friction routes. Some La Sportiva shoes are narrow and hurt my ring toe, but the shape of the Miura VS don't do this - the fit is still nice and snug on my toes.