La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoe

User Reviews

• Very snug fit on your foot.
• Aggressive shape and fit that is good for bouldering.
• The toe is stiff for standing on small footholds.
• Very precise for standing on small edges.
• Great for using in pockets and cracks, which aggressive shoes aren’t typically good for.
• Rubber works well on heel-hooking.

Expert Reviews

• A great all-around shoe for multiple types of climbing, like bouldering, technical climbing, and sport routes.
• Molded heel cup lets you heel-hook with confidence.
• The torsional rigidity doesn’t compromise the sensitivity, combining stability and feel.
• The down-turned shape is maintained while pushing off from micro-holds, providing a good power transfer.
• Great material and fit for bouldering and sport routes.
• Puts power into the big toe for edging performance.
• The lacing system is easy to get on, but you can easily cinch them down to feel very secure.

User Reviews

• Not as comfortable as other shoes due to the aggressive shape.
• Some issues with the strap breaking before the rest of the shoe starts to show wear-and-tear.
• Long break-in time, but very precise fit after being broken in.
• Expensive when compared to other options.

Expert Reviews

• A little bit longer of a break-in time required when compared to others.
• Might not be the best for those with flat feet, since the shoe is very curved.
• Despite having power in the front of the toe, the lack of rubber at the midfoot hinders the edging ability.
• Some issues with the strap breaking after minimal use.
• The high ankle shape will come down to personal preference on if you like that style or not.