La Sportiva Skwama Lite

The Skwama Lite is your gateway to precision, power, and progression. Designed for climbers leveling up their technical game, this shoe delivers the perfect fusion of comfort and performance, allowing you to push limits inside and outside. Crafted with La Sportiva’s signature expertise, the Skwama Lite embodies a legacy of precision and innovation. A newly designed last offers a secure yet forgiving fit, while the 4mm FriXion® Black sole ensures reliable grip and spreadability, even on modern gym volumes. Featuring an integrated toe rubber patch for hooking confidence and a soft, supple structure for all-day wear, the Skwama Lite lets you climb harder, train longer, and progress with every session—all without sacrificing comfort. Whether you’re training at the gym, working your first lead routes, or dialing in dynamic bouldering moves, the Skwama Lite provides sensitivity and adaptability without compromise. Developed for all foot shapes, the newly designed last ensures an easy, precise fit Unlined microfiber upper is soft and breathable for all day comfort Integrated rubber toe patch provides enhanced grip and stability for toe hooks 4mm FriXion® Black sole maximizes spreadability, grip, and sensitivity on modern climbing holds P3™ System and Laspoflex midsole maintains optimal shape retention and support over time Skwama-inspired lacing system allows for quick volume adjustments and easy on/off Made without animal-derived materials and easy to clean (machine washable) SPECS: Mens Fit WEIGHT: 7.2 oz / 205 g LAST: PD 55 SHAPE: Medium asymmetry, light downturned shape CONSTRUCTION: Slip-lasted UPPER: Microfiber / Single hook-and-loop closure system / 2 heel pull-tabs / Integrated rubber toe cap / Vibram® rubber rands LINING: Unlined INSOLE: Microfiber MIDOLE: 1.1mm full-length LaSpoFlex with P3® System SOLE: 4mm FriXion® Black half-sole rubber with Delta-Cut™ design SENSITIVITY: 4/5 RIGIDITY: 2/5

La Sportiva Tarantula Junior

The Junior version of La Sportiva's classic Tarantula model, is shoe designed for kids and teenagers who are progressing in their climbing and are looking for a shoe that is more technical than a beginner shoe but is still comfortable to wear.  La Sportiva specially developed climbing shoes for children: the Kid's Tarantula JR, the junior version of the Tarantula for adults.  The main difference is that the kid’s model is made of a softer material to prevent their sensitive bones and cartilage from getting pushed down too much. They also don’t have any pre-tensioning and the last will mould to the natural shape of their feet. Plus, they have a seamless upper to preventing the climbing shoes form pinching them. This is very practical because children tend to forget they can take off their shoes between problems and want to climb for hours. Other great features include the smooth hook-and-loop fastener that allows for an easy on/off and the pull tabs at the heels help your little one put on their shoes on their own. The Kid's Tarantula JR from La Sportiva are great climbing shoes that were specially designed for children's feet. Lightweight Large opening, easy to get on Single strap adjustment Flat foot last suitable for beginners and children Great edges Unlined leather upper provides all day comfort FriXion® black rubber sole Tapered toe profile

Scarpa Vapour V LV

Another stalwart of the SCARPA climbing shoe range, the Vapour V LV (Low Volume) is a tried and trusted bastion of the Balanced Performance series. With an impeccable blend of performance, comfort, versatility and durability it’s easy to see why this shoe can be seen everywhere; from indoor boulder gyms to the windswept granite towers of Patagonia. Built around the lower volume FRW last, the Vapour V LV provides a slightly asymmetrical and slightly downturned profile. The microfibre upper and padded air mesh tongue marry perfectly with the opposing Velcro straps, for an instantly comfortable fit and secure heel hold. A full length Flexan midsole partners the Bi-Tension rand system to offer the optimum levels of support. Vibram XS Grip2 rubber adds support, while providing cutting edge traction across a range of surfaces. This iteration of the Vapour V sees a switch from the M70 toe rand - used in its predecessor - to that of the harder, lower stretch Ilga rubber rand seen in the Instinct series. This results in a shoe that holds its toe point, edging precision for longer and provides improved durability.  Often mistaken for a mid-range shoe, the modern Vapour’s complex multi-panel construction, precise fit, premium feature set and worldwide fanbase attest to far more! Weight: 200g per 1/2 pair 38 Narrow fit Focus: bouldering 3 out of 5 / indoor climbing 4 out of 5 / sport climbing 4 out of 5 / trad all day comfort 4 out of 5 last: FRW Marginal asymmetry mid sole: Full-length Talyn 1.0mm insert helps spread force across the whole foot. sole: 2/3 length Vibram® XS Grip 2 sole upper: Multi panel upper, made of dual ply Lorenzi microfibre. Leather panels wrap the toes and the base of the foot. TPU laminate limits stretch and provides lacing support.  

La Sportiva Skwama Climbing Shoes

The comfort of a slipper coupled with the snug fit of a hook and loop closure, the Skwama promises precision and performance. Stand-out features like the P3® rand design to minimize stretch, S-Heel™ construction for secure heel hooks and extra rubber over the top forefoot for toe hooks, and scumming make this elite-level shoe built to deliver exacting control on the most technical routes and boulder problems. Single-strap slipper for technical routes and boulder problems. Patented S-Heel™ construction provides optimal heel hooking maneuverability and the perfect heel cup fit P3® patented technology coupled with the new innovative split-sole construction allows the sole to spread when weighted, reducing edge deformation Sticky rubber toe patch for toe hooks and scums Unique Toe Box sole excels at overhanging and slab terrain Constructed without intentionally added PFAS AWARDS:  Climbing Magazine - Editors' Choice 2017, OutdoorGearLab - Best Buy 2017 SPECS; WEIGHT: 7.5 oz / 210 g LAST: PD 75 SHAPE: Medium asymmetry, aggresive downturned shape CONSTRUCTION: Slip Lasted  UPPER: Leather / Microfiber / Rubber toe cap LINING: Unlined MIDSOLE: 0.8mm LaspoFlex with P3® SOLE: 4mm Vibram® XS Grip2™ SENSITIVITY: (1 = LESS SENSITIVE; 5 = MORE SENSITIVE): 4 RIGIDITY: (1 = SOFT; 5 = STIFF): 2