La Sportiva Miura VS Vibram XS Edge Climbing Shoe

User Reviews

• Stiff and hugs foot for a tight fit.
• Asymmetry is pronounced and retains downturned-shape even after prolonged wear.
• Very good at tiny edges.
• Ideal for getting into tiny pockets.
• Velcro straps for ease.
• Efficient at slabs and heel holds.
• Stands up well on overhang problems.
• Big toe zone allows for easy placement of feet in pockets.
• Aggressive design allows for efficiency on steep overhanging rock.

Expert Reviews

• High-performance and works well as an all-around rock shoe.
• P3 platform retains the shoe’s shape over time.
• Rubber is more durable than sticky, which allows for efficiency in edging.
• Rubber patch on the shoe’s heel allows for heel protection and stickiness capability to the rock while heel-hooking.
• Glove-like fit provides adequate sensitive feedback.
• Edges well on all sides of the shoe.
• Edging ability allows the climber to turn hips into the wall and increase reach.

User Reviews

• Issues with the rubber at the end of the velcro coming off.
• Very long break-in period.
• Potential hot-spots in the toe area for certain feet.
• Stiffness could create a lack of feedback for some climbers.
• Friction where rubber toe cap ends.

Expert Reviews

• The heel can sometimes slip out when heel-hooking.
• When toe-hooking, the small toe-box means the leather is the material in contact with the rock instead of the rubber.
• The original Miura is better solely for crack-climbing.
• Shoe stretches quite a bit.
• Might not be as comfortable for prolonged crack-climbing, smearing, or all-day routes as other shoes.
• Lacks some flexibility and sensitivity climbers may need for smearing.
• Triple-buckle system gets in the way of all-day crack-climbing.