The La Sportiva Genius Climbing Shoe is a great choice for climbers searching for an all-around and durable shoe. The comfort combined with technical abilities makes this suitable for all levels, and capable for various types of climbing.
The Mad Rock Shark Climbing Shoe is a great choice for climbers who specialize in sport climbing, indoor climbing, bouldering, or steep gym. The balance between aggressive design and comfort makes this a top choice for all-day use, and is proficient in edging, sport climbing, smearing, and toe/heel-hooking.
The Scarpa Instinct VS Climbing Shoe – Vibram XS Edge is designed for climbers who spend most of their time working in edges and want a durable, snug, and comfortable shoe. The moderate-downturn makes these shoes great for those into sport climbing, bouldering, and edging.
The La Sportiva Miura VS Vibram XS Edge Climbing Shoe is an aggressive shoe that is ideal for various types of climbs due to the edging ability, heel-hooking, stiffness, downturned shape, and sufficient rubber on the heels. The lack of rubber in the toe-box and extreme stiffness may deter crack-climbing specialists, but for a multi-purpose and aggressive-design shoe, this is an outstanding option.
The La Sportiva Katana Lace Vibram XS Edge Climbing Shoe is an ideal option for all-day trad or crack climbing, that performs well in edging, smearing, and slabs as well. This all-around shoe performs well in all categories and is versatile enough to suit the needs of any level climber.