4.5 of 5 starsLa Sportiva - Genius - Climbing shoes
At a glance
Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men, Women
- Recommended use:
- bouldering, sport climbing
- Level of experience:
- Expert
- Material type:
- leather, microfiber
- Material note:
- contains non-textile parts of animal origin
- Other material information:
- calf suede and Lorica
- Closure:
- lacing
- Sole:
- Vibram XS Grip 2
- Sole thickness:
- 3 mm
- Hardness of sole:
- medium hard
- Last:
- slightly asymmetrical
- Downturn:
- slight/medium
- Heel tension:
- strong
- Terrain:
- overhang, vertical
- Weight:
- 450 g
- Reference size:
- medium-sized pair
- Fit:
- normal foot / medium volume
- Extras:
- pull tabs
- Misc:
- no-edge construction
- Item No.:
- 301-0900
Product description
High-performance lace-up climbing shoes made of leather and microfibre
The Genius climbing shoes from La Sportiva are characterised by their high-quality workmanship. Thanks to the leather and microfibre material, they are abrasion-resistant and durable. They feature a slightly asymmetrical lacing, which has been designed to offer support despite the height of your instep and to precisely enclose your feet for optimal support.
No edge technology for maximum precision
Boasting the No Edge technology, there is no crisp edge between the rubber of the sole and that of the toes. This keeps your feet as close to the wall or crag as possible. The result is improved precision, allowing you to make efficient use of even the smallest footholds, edges and recesses.
Equipped with the P3 system
The P3 or the Permanent Power Platform is a patented system from La Sportiva that ensures that the curved shape of the climbing shoes remains the same even after long and intense use. In addition, the lateral profile of the sole and the model-specific curvature do not lose their original properties and therefore continue to provide support or resilience to foot pressure even after prolonged use. This keeps the shoes performing at their best for longer.
Sole made from Vibram XS GRIP 2
The Vibram XS GRIP 2 rubber compound is an evolution of the proven XS GRIP rubber. With a level of hardness ideal for moderate edges and grip on rounded inclines, the rubber compound offers measurably better grip. It’s perfect for steeply overhanging routes and offers a constant performance level across a very wide temperature range.
Performance and comfort perfectly combined
Sensitivity, performance, comfort and adaptability are ideally combined in these climbing shoes. This allows you to concentrate fully on the essentials and perform at your best. The climbing shoes are ideal for taking on long sport climbing routes or difficult multi-pitch tours.
The features at a glance:
- Vibram XS Grip2 sole offers precision on difficult terrain
- No-edge technology: no edges on the shoe for maximum sensitivity on the rock
- Slightly asymmetrical laces for an optimal fit
- P3 system makes it easy to maintain the original shape of the shoe over time
- Two loops on the back make it easier to put the shoes on
- Flexible, breathable tongue
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This is what other customers say:
I just got a pair of genius boots , they are a high end climbing shoe by far the best l have ever owned.lt takes a small amount to get used to the more aggressive shape and l advise anyone buying these to be brave and go as small in size as you can perhaps a half size lower than your smallest so far to get the very best fit . There is no looseness to the shoe and feels comfortable, not what l have been used to , my first outing with this shoe the weather was damp and it was supposed to be a rest day but l took with me anyway, l had no chalk or mats with me on that day as l wasn't intending to climb . Tempted by some dryish rock l put them on and soon found new power but not in my arms , instead my feet were doing most of the work , l could trust them to hold were other shoes maybe never had , .to sum it up l these to test in bad conditions no chalk l am a mid range climber just pushing into the high end l can now say l am a more consistent high end climber with the genius of these shoes they live up to all expectations worth the cost and as l have said before , a real game changer 7a here l am
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Good grip High edge stability Good fit Versatile -
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Sport climbing All around
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by James helpful
I didn't think it would be possible, but these actually beat my solutions! I've used solutions for the past year and a half now and didn't think anything could perform better, but these, straight out the box were better! The no edge actually works amazingly. On rounded micro foot holds it sticks and feels far more secure than an edge sitting on the top of the hold, it really molds round it.
I sized these a half size above my solutions (I'm a 42, wear my solutions in a 39 and well, as you can probably figure out, got my Genius' in 39.5)
Definitely recommend these!
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Good grip Versatile Robust Good fit -
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Indoor climbing Bouldering Sport climbing
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by Esther helpful
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Not adjustable Not comfortable -
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Indoor climbing Sport climbing Bouldering
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by Christoph helpful
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Robust Good fit Good grip Versatile -
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Sport climbing Indoor climbing Bouldering
Great shoe. The feel of hold it perfect. Wide enough fit, can by easily adjusted with laces.
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Good grip High edge stability Robust Good fit -
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Bouldering Sport climbing
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by Benjamin helpful
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Good fit Versatile Good grip -
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Sport climbing
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Robust Good grip Good fit Versatile High edge stability -
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Not comfortable -
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Bouldering
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Good grip High edge stability Good fit -
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Bouldering
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Good fit
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Good grip -
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Climbing
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