La Sportiva - Python - Climbing shoes

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At a glance

% recommend
97% recommend
Highly asymmetrical
Highly asymmetrical
Strong pre-tensioning
Strong pre-tensioning
Vibram XS Grip2
Vibram XS Grip2
Normal foot
Normal foot
 g
440 g
Hook-and-loop closure
Hook-and-loop closure
Material information & features
Suitable for:
Level of experience:
advanced, expert
Recommended use:
sport climbing, bouldering
Material type:
leather/synthetic
Material note:
contains non-textile parts of animal origin
Closure:
hook-and-loop closure
Sole:
Vibram XS Grip 2
Sole thickness:
3.5 mm
Hardness of sole:
soft
Last:
highly asymmetrical
Downturn:
slight/medium
Heel tension:
strong
Terrain:
vertical, overhang
Weight:
440 g
Reference size:
medium-sized pair
Fit:
normal foot / medium volume
Extras:
pull tabs, resoleable
Item No.:
301-0533
Product description

The classic with an update

The old master gets a fresh coat of paint! Whether overhanging sport climbing routes or bouldering competitions - with the Python from La Sportiva, advanced climbers get their money's worth.

Perfect stability, superb grip

These close-fitting unisex slip-on shoes feature a single hook-and-loop fastener to firmly hold on to your feet. The Python are extremely sensitive climbing shoes that offer you direct feedback concerning footholds. Plus, the pronounced heel rubber makes them perfect for hooks and therefore especially useful for overhanging routes. The instep is edged with a high-traction rubber to provide you with excellent friction on the wall - very handy, when the problem requires athletic head-over-heels moves or there seems to be no solution other than a toe-hook.

Optimum power transfer

In addition, the strong pre-tensioning and moderate downturn transfer your power specifically to the smallest of footholds, with the Vibram sole literally sticking to the wall. Since hooking places greater tensile stresses on the edges of the soles, La Sportiva has reinforced them using a special adhesive. With the Python, impossible bouldering problems become challenging problems - the rest is up to you!

The advantages at a glance:

  • Fitted unisex climbing slip-ons with hook-and-loop fasteners
  • Perfect for toe and heel hooks and the smallest footholds
  • Reinforced sole edges
  • Strong pre-tensioning
  • Medium downturn
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Declan

19.01.2024

Nice aggressive fit, great heel.

I can't stress enough how good the heel is on these. Head height heel hooks on marginal holds are 50% easier in these. Great grip, nice aggressive toe box fit, without being excessive (need a rest every half hour or so), toe rubber sits just nicely. Very little dead space in the shoe, but the velcro isn't very long, so if you have a shallower foot, you might have to strap it as tight as it goes.

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Good grip
Good fit
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Rhys

19.07.2019

Not a fan

These shoes a very thin and although people claim them to be good for bouldering, they really aren’t!
Unless you’re using big footholds, these will hurt your feet pretty quickly as it feels like you’re climbing in socks...

--- review of an older model ---

Advantages
Good grip
Good fit
Disadvantages
Not comfortable
Thin
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Declan's profile picture
Nice aggressive fit, great heel.

I can't stress enough how good the heel is on these. Head height heel hooks on marginal holds are 50% easier in these. Great grip, nice aggressive toe box fit, without being excessive (need a rest every half hour or so), toe rubber sits just nicely. Very little dead space in the shoe, but the velcro isn't very long, so if you have a shallower foot, you might have to strap it as tight as it goes.

  • Advantages
    Good grip
    Good fit
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Not a fan

These shoes a very thin and although people claim them to be good for bouldering, they really aren’t!
Unless you’re using big footholds, these will hurt your feet pretty quickly as it feels like you’re climbing in socks...

--- review of an older model ---

  • Advantages
    Good grip
    Good fit
  • Disadvantages
    Not comfortable
    Thin
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Xiangsong's profile picture
Good shoes

Nice shoes!

--- review of an older model ---

--- review of an older model ---

  • Advantages
    High edge stability
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Elizabeth's profile picture
Comfiest technical shoe on the market

I heard that the Pythons wear out quickly, but my last pair have been my primary climbing shoe for the last 12 months, only just starting to show signs of significant wear.

They took about 3 sessions to break in and have been really comfy every since.

Only downside, the heel sometimes moves a little on more aggressive heel hooks, but has never actually come out of the shoe.

--- review of an older model ---

--- review of an older model ---

  • Advantages
    Good grip
    Versatile
    Good fit
    Robust
    High edge stability
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  • Advantages
    Good grip
    Good fit
    Versatile
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    Good grip

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