How to Choose Rock Climbing Shoes

With their sticky rubber soles and aggressive, downturned shape, the women's La Sportiva Otaki Climbing Shoes are built to perform on challenging climbs that feature overhangs and tiny holds.
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View all La Sportiva Women's Climbing ShoesBest Use | Rock Climbing |
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Climbing Shoe Type | Aggressive |
Last | Slip-lasted |
Upper | Leather/microfiber |
Lining | Synthetic fabric |
Outsole | 4 mm Vibram XS Grip 2 rubber |
Footwear Closure | Strap |
Can Be Resoled | Yes |
Gender | Women's |
Weight (Pair) | 12.2 ounces |
Climbing Shoe Volume | Low |
Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
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 | |
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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 |
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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Not sure how these don’t have any reviews. I have tried SO many climbing shoes, and I always choose these. I’m on my third pair. They are aggressive, but comfortable, and I like the Velcro straps.
I love these climbing shoes. I have a narrow foot, and they are snug enough that my heel doesn’t slip out and there’s no gaping around the ankle, but loose enough that they don’t bother my Achilles tendon. They are fairly aggressive and work great in the gym, and I’ve also worn them outside on longer multi-pitch climbs. A great overall climbing shoes!
These are a perfect combo with a stiff toe at the very tip but maleable under your toe for maxable contact with rock. I am a much more confident climber with these - it really feels like my foot will stick to anything. I have had them for 4 months and I am buying another TWO pair now because I don't want to miss out if they stop making this particular pair. I have Mauro and Instincts and had resoled my instincts twice before I found these (totally solid shoe) but this is even better!