La Sportiva Finale Climbing Shoe – Women’s

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the La Sportiva Finale Climbing Shoe – Women’s and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 84 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.4 stars 
Expert Rating: 3.8 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 193

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Laces can efficiently secure the shoes onto your feet without slipping.
  • Provides solid grab for edging.
  • The fit isn’t too tight for wider feet.
  • Versatile for longer days at the gym.
  • Versatile enough to perform well on a variety of climbing routes.
  • Adequate grip for bouldering.
  • Neutral and comfortable fit.

Expert Reviews

  • Vibram stiff XS edge rubber provides solid protection and support.
  • The tensioned heel rand secures your foot.
  • P3 system maintains the downturn-shape of the shoe over time.
  • Edges better than other similar beginner models.
  • High amount of durability provided due to the thick 5mm sole.
  • Good all-around shoe for beginners and intermediate users.
  • Features a comfortable and breathable tongue.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • The toe profile may not be aggressive enough for some climbing styles and for advanced climbers who use tiny footholds.
  • The material stretches a lot over time, so you might need to size down when purchasing.
  • The stitching in the back can rub against your heel.

Expert Reviews

  • Takes some time to break in.
  • The dye can wear through and stain your feet.
  • The versatility and comfort-level provided are best suited for V3 climbing.
  • It provides only average sensitivity due to the thicker sole.
  • Leather stretches out over time and changes fit.
  • Can’t grip on the smaller crimps as well as other similar models.

Summary:

The La Sportiva Finale Climbing Shoe for women is a supportive and durable shoe that is designed for beginner and intermediate climbers. The solid grip for bouldering makes this a great beginner sport shoe, while the toe shape and stretch over time make this not suitable for advanced climbers who need to use tiny footholds. The longer break-in time and average sensitivity may deter some from this model, but for beginners who want a comfortable and versatile option, this is a great bet.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.