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La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoes - Women's
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Minimal weight, drastic downturn and sticky Vibram® XS Grip 2™ rubber make the women'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
- 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 Women'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 | Women's |
| Weight (Pair) | 15.8 ounces |
| Climbing Shoe Volume | Low |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
La Sportiva Footwear - Women's
| 33 EU | 33.5 EU | 34 EU | 34.5 EU | 35 EU | 35.5 EU | 36 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mondo | 24 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 |
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
Great aggressive shoes - be mindful of the ankle!
Tucker2 years ago
These shoes are great! I have tried various La Sportivas and I really enjoy this pair. They are quite aggressive and good for overhangs and have really helped as I move up in grades.
As with most shoes, they do stretch a bit.
I enjoy the additional rubber around the toes/inner foot to prevent wear on the fabric from toe hooks, pressing against the wall for balance, etc. Also in general, it's good sticky rubber.
The extended lip on the toe also gives a slight additional reach.
The back of the shoe comes up a bit higher on the ankle than other shoes and can rub or cause blisters, so be mindful of that when trying on. As well, I notice the fitting of the ankle is a bit more loose than my Miuras. I wanted to wear my normal size, but had to do a 1/2 size down (38.5 --> 38) because I felt my ankle moving after 1 wear.
I have narrow feet with long Morton toes, so sizing down too much can be a problem for me - I like to push off my toes, but if it's too small they curl under my foot and the pressure goes on my knuckles. Hope that weird note can help someone!
Overall great pair of aggressive shoes that I have really enjoyed so far!
Tucker
11 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Achilles pinches. Great shoe, but not for me
Zbeta6 years ago
The shoe performed very well for the bouldering I was using it for. I am male, and use Low Volume shoes because my foot shape doesn’t fill out the High Volume version. However after trying to break them in and stretch them a bit, I realized that the pain in the Achilles would never go away if I wore these shoes. They toed in incredibly well, and provided a great platform for stepping all the way up on dime edges and the heel performed well, but getting a bigger size was out of the question as the problem persisted on other sizes.
Zbeta
Los Angeles California
6 people found this review helpful
Zbeta
Los Angeles California
Achilles pinches. Great shoe, but not for me
6 years ago
The shoe performed very well for the bouldering I was using it for. I am male, and use Low Volume shoes because my foot shape doesn’t fill out the High Volume version. However after trying to break them in and stretch them a bit, I realized that the pain in the Achilles would never go away if I wore these shoes. They toed in incredibly well, and provided a great platform for stepping all the way up on dime edges and the heel performed well, but getting a bigger size was out of the question as the problem persisted on other sizes.
Yes , I recommend this product
Tucker
Great aggressive shoes - be mindful of the ankle!
2 years ago
These shoes are great! I have tried various La Sportivas and I really enjoy this pair. They are quite aggressive and good for overhangs and have really helped as I move up in grades. As with most shoes, they do stretch a bit. I enjoy the additional rubber around the toes/inner foot to prevent wear on the fabric from toe hooks, pressing against the wall for balance, etc. Also in general, it's good sticky rubber. The extended lip on the toe also gives a slight additional reach. The back of the shoe comes up a bit higher on the ankle than other shoes and can rub or cause blisters, so be mindful of that when trying on. As well, I notice the fitting of the ankle is a bit more loose than my Miuras. I wanted to wear my normal size, but had to do a 1/2 size down (38.5 --> 38) because I felt my ankle moving after 1 wear. I have narrow feet with long Morton toes, so sizing down too much can be a problem for me - I like to push off my toes, but if it's too small they curl under my foot and the pressure goes on my knuckles. Hope that weird note can help someone! Overall great pair of aggressive shoes that I have really enjoyed so far!
Age:25–34
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
Amytwoshoes
MA
Fantastic shoe
3 years ago
I am a relative newb and this is my first technical toe. To start, I love the split sole. I used to break the shank on my pointe shoes and this gives the same effect w/ letting you get over your toes with your weight. Paired with the technical toe these shoes are just *chef's kiss for being able to stand on teeny tiny things. The high heel back gives you a real feeling of stability too (since you lose that sense with the split sole somewhat). You will, however, get some blisters on your achilles when you break them in bc of this. Still a fantastic shoe all around.
Age:35–44
Experience Level:Beginner
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7
Used for::Bouldering
Yes , I recommend this product
mimi
San Francisco
I'm converted!
3 years ago
Everyone is different, but if your foot shape permits, you will not regret getting these shoes! I wear my street shoe size. They have an excellent heel cup, the toe portion provides confidence on tiny edges, but the rubber is still flexible enough to smear on slopey volumes. Even with heel spurs (hanglund's deformity), these shoes stay comfortable. Break in period is short. Best climbing shoe.
Age:18–24
Used for::Bouldering
Yes , I recommend this product
Ash
Alabama
Unpopular Opinion
1 year ago
I know everyone loves solutions and many swear by them... but they just were not it for me. I ordered my street size and they were extremely painful to wear! I have no idea how people size down 1 or 2 sizes in these. I know shoes have a break in period, but these just didn't seem worth the pain. The rubber didn't seem as grippy as others said and that's what I was mainly looking for.
Age:25–34
Used for::Gym Climbing
No, I do not recommend this product
Katie
Vancouver, BC
Great shoe, worth every penny!
6 years ago
I have different sized feet (half size difference) and have always struggled with finding climbing shoes that fit properly. I didn’t think that the Solutions would work out, especially without laces for finer adjustments. I was wrong! I went with the size that fit the larger foot and have actually been able to use the Velcro straps to adjust how the shoe hugs my foot. They’re sensitive on the wall, edge like a dream, are lightweight and surprisingly comfortable for a more aggressive shoe during long sessions. I plan on climbing in these beauties for years to come!
Yes , I recommend this product
carsnid
Birmingham
Great performance, bad quality
4 years ago
I bought these back in February. Out of the box, the rubber started peeling on the top of the shoe and the Velcro started to lose stitching on the edge. They still perform great 7 months later, but I really only wear them for outdoor bouldering. Now the Velcro straps are frayed so much that I’ll have to get them fixed within the next month or so, and a resole seems imminent too. They’re great to climb in and allow me to dial in my footwork, but I’m disappointed in the defects and how quickly they appeared. Further, I’m not made of money and do what I can to keep up the quality of my shoes as long as possible. I’ve had this problem with another Sportiva shoe, so I’m not sure that LS will be my next shoe unless they do a lot to improve durability.
Age:18–24
Experience Level:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7.5
Used for::Gym Climbing
No, I do not recommend this product
Anonymous
Santa Cruz, CA
Good for the right person, true to size!
2 years ago
These shoes are FANTASTIC for bouldering on steep overhangs and in caves because the the heel and Velcro laces! I especially love how large the heel is for heel hooking and how much coverage there is on the toe for toe hooking. I wore them for around two months, and I’ve noticed two issues with them. For reference, I’m a size 6.5. The first is the size. I usually size down one or even two sizes down when I buy my shoes, but the stiffness of these shoes makes it difficult to feel fully comfortable in them, even when they’re broken in. My other issue is their fit after breaking in. Personally, my Achilles’ tendon ended up being compressed as the shoes wore in more. I didn’t feel any pressure in the toe box like other people said though. Overall, they’re really great shoes for the right person, I think both of these problems could be solved by ordering them true to size or half a size down!
Age:18–24
Used for::Bouldering
Yes , I recommend this product
meganmadness
St Augustine, FL
aggressive, in the best way
2 years ago
I bought these not long ago and am still in the “breaking in” period.. certainly painful but so worth it. The shoe truly acts as an extension of my foot and invokes so much confidence.
Age:18–24
Used for::Bouldering
Yes , I recommend this product
Clare D
A great, aggressive shoe with some excellent edges
3 years ago
After finally deciding to purchase a pair of more aggressive shoes, I decided these would be the pair. After about 2 months of fairly frequent use, they've stretched out by about a half of a size (as I anticipated). The breaking in process is a bit painful, but as soon as you're past that, altogether a pretty comfortable pair of aggressive shoes for more delicate footwork.
Age:18–24
Used for::Bouldering
Yes , I recommend this product
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