I tested the Katana Lace on limestone and sandstone of all angles and slipperiness, and was pleased with its versatility as well as the Vibram XS Edge rubber’s stickiness. Where the Katana Lace-up falls short is that it has too little arch support, there’s a long break-in period, and overall, I would love to have more sensitivity for technical climbing. Compared to many shoes on the market, the Katana-as with most shoes in La Sportiva’s line-just feels well made. I also love the lower-volume heel, and just how breathable and comfortable the shoe is. The slight asymmetry and downturned toe of this narrow lace-up adds a ton of performance without compromising comfort.
I love Sportiva’s proprietary P3 rand-it retains the shoe’s shape over its life. This sleek, sharp weapon for your foot excels on sport climbs and boulders, but can be used for trad as well.
It is a pricier option (about $60 more expensive), but it hooks and smears sideways with extra stickiness than the Zenit.The La Sportiva Katana Lace (MSRP $165) is a slightly asymmetrical, low-volume, slightly downturned, all-purpose climbing shoe.
#Katana la sportiva full
Need more edging support for your next ascent? Then reach instead for the Katana Lace, which sports a full midsole. That said, the thinness of its outsole (1.5 mm thinner than the featured shoe) affords you more surface feel, but perhaps at the expense of longevity. Just like the Zenit, bouldering pursuits are where these excel. When it comes to lightness, the La Sportiva Cobra is among the ones to beat.
#Katana la sportiva pro
While having the same moderate downturn as the Zenit, the TC Pro favors the rock more with its highly randed leather upper.
#Katana la sportiva professional
Named after professional climber Tommy Caldwell, the TC Pro takes on steep challenges in the great outdoors. This means that you can pull off more creative maneuvers minus the tired feet in the Zenit.Ĭlimbers mentioned that it renders superb traction, no matter whether you're squeezing between volumes at your local gym or navigating a precarious gritstone slab.Ĭlimbers stated that this shoe is supportive yet fairly sensitive where it matters, while also being hardwearing, particularly when used on indoor walls.Ĭonstructed using a flexible, highly breathable knitted synthetic upper, climbers stated that it provides a super comfortable fit with its dual Velcro closure which makes them easy to put on.Īlternatives to the La Sportiva Zenit TC Pro This pairing is primarily about giving you extra footing support, particularly on tiny edges.Unlike the Zenit’s upper, where comfort comes from its high breathability, the shoe’s footbed provides that luxurious feel by being lined with premium leather.Indeed, the freshness will be with you as you mount, shimmy, and toe your way up to the top. Stuffiness has a lower chance of occurring-and running your day-in the Zenit because of this combination.Yes, climbing in it translates to pampered tootsies, and all thanks to the following:
In other words, you will be sending boulder projects in double the comfort while you got this bad boy on. Dispelling the notion that climbing shoes need to hurt to be worthy of the rock (or wall) just might be the Zenit’s reason for existing.
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