Skwama

I picked up a pair of these from LS to use mostly for gym climbing and have fallen in love for them for much of my sport climbing adventures. They take a few pitches to break in but once they do they go on very easily and I fit my narrowish feet great. I tend to prefer them on steeper type terrain where I might toe and heel hook a little. They soften up really nice and give me enough support for micro edging while still smearing and giving me feel on odd shaped holds. I sized mine similar to my Solutions and have been liking the fit. Unlike some of the other reviews I did not feel like I needed to down size more than other shoes although I will say that as I get older I'm not wearing my shoes as tight as I used too. I really good all around shoe and if I had to own just one pair of performance shoes these would be a contender.

Finding a shoe that fits my beaver paddle shaped feet is always challenging and finding a sensitive bouldering shoe that fits this bill is even harder. The Skwama's slight down turn kept my toes pointed into the rock on the steep boulder problems around Rocky Mountain National Park. I liked the single velcro strap closure- it helps to tighten the shoe but also keeps it away from the bulkiness of most lace and double velcro setups. I really liked the toe rubber on these shoes- toe-hooking has never felt so good. They edge well. I had some slight delamination on the toe of the shoe on my third pair but that stemmed from my wide feet pushing at the sides and some of the aggressive toe hooking I kept trying on my proj. Overall- these things are the best bouldering shoe on the market.

Managed to snag a pair for 5 dollars, and had them resoled. I absolutely love them for bouldering. You should definitely down size. I wear 43 in testarossas I have these in a 41.5 I wear 11 street shoes (USA). La sportiva still hasn't let me down.

Soft mid sole, stiff(er) toe box for edging when you need it but mostly it's a soft and sensitive shoe which totally kills it in the caves and on steep terrain. Definitely the best Toe-Hooking shoe in the Sportiva line as far as I am concerned. The S heel is rad as well, I prefer it over the Solution heel. Love the Skwama!

Down size more than you normally would if you buy these. I wear a 40.5 in Solutions, and Futuras and these move a little when I set a toe hook.

I've had my skwamas for 6 months or so now and I love them so much. After they broke in, they are so comfortable. They have great rock feel, and very sticky rubber. They fit perfectly on my feet. Definitely my go to climbing shoe now. Also the price makes it worth it.

Super sensitive, fits like a glove. Throw a heel and it'll stick like glue. Short break in time.
I usually wear Miura VS in 45.5 and I had to size down to 44.5.

This is the best bouldering shoe out there! They have a soft and sensitive midsole. You can feel everything in these but you can still edge like a pro. The heel is the best on the market it is way better at least for my foot. My only problem is the slipper fit is a higher volume fit for my low volume foot. I found this fits wide feet really well. They are also really comfortable still while being really high performance.

For how aggressive these puppies are, they are surprisingly comfortable. The heel digs in a bit, but my pair are still new, so I still need to break them in. They perform beautifully. Definitely recommend.