Dry-Best®
A patented multi-zone lining system that transports moisture away from the skin via an exclusive underlayer of 100% Hydrofil nylon from Honeywell, Inc. The fabric layer closest to the skin is always dry, cool and comfortable.
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Mythos Men
Description
The patented Mythos lacing system lets you get the perfect fit for whatever type of foot you have. The soft unlined leather upper adapts to whatever shape your foot is and it is great for all day multi-pitch routes where your feet tend to swell. The Vibram® rubber rand is perforated to allow for stretch and comfort. This is the perfect shoe for crack climbing with its low profile toes-flat-fit and the overall neutral round shape of the shoe.
Retail price
US$ 146.38
Price is a static conversion from
€137.50
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| Weight | 496 g Single : 248 g / 8.74 oz |
| Closure Type | Lace Lace - to the toe |
| Gender | Men |
| Volume | High Wide |
| Sizing Information |
European sizes 33-48, including half sizes. La Sportiva Shoes are built on European half sizes which are smaller increments than US half sizes.  la_sportiva_shoe_comparison_chart.jpg la_sportiva_shoe_comparison_graph.jpg
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| Best Use (Highest Performance) |
Trad / Crack Big wall Sport / Face |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Tongue Details | not provided by the brand |
| Last Details | Shape: Arched (technical) Construction: Slip Lasted Last : RN 25 This means the last has a round toe, it is arched and has medium-low asymmetry. |
| Upper Material | not provided by the brand Leather |
| Midsole Material | 1.1 mm LaspoFlex |
| Sole Material | 4.0 mm
Vibram® XS Edge
Rand: Vibram® |
| Footbed Lining | Unlined (Dry-Best® in tongue only) |
LaspoFlex
Super lightweight, ultra-thin synthetic fiber-laminate designed for maximum torsion rigidity.
Vibram®
The most trusted name in the boot sole business. Makers of the Montagna sole and XS Grip rubber.
Vibram® XS Edge
Developed to provide maximum edging support, the VIBRAM®XS Edge compound delivers excellent grip while adding improved firmness for the most challenging edging moves. This rubber compound is exceptionally resistant to deformation on razor sharp edges and it will not creep while smearing.
Other Shoe Versions male female
good for multipitch
by leopardave@gmail.com on 12/16/2020Pros
very comfortable
Cons
not maximum performance shoes
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton
My Go-To All Day Shoe
by nvorel on 04/2/2020Pros
So Comfortable
Durable
Classic
Cons
Not specialized for any one thing
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton
The Mythos are one of the oldest climbing shoes out there and still one of the best selling. They stand out for just how soft and comfortable they are. The soft unlined leather is cozy the first day you put it on and stretches as the temps increase and your feet swell. The unique lacing system helps keep this snug but overall this is not to be confused with a high performance edging shoe like the La Sportiva Miura or Five Ten Anasazi VCS. It is much better as an all day cragging shoe or just a shoe for someone who values all-day comfort over micro-edging. If you are looking for for an all-day trad shoe with more edging performance, consider the La Sportiva TC Pro.
Climbing shoes have a huge turnover rate within the gear market; every year there are at least a dozen new sticky-rubber kicks to choose from. So for a rock shoe to stick around for more than 20 years—with no major updates or changes or dropping out of the line entirely—that’s a strong testament to its tried and true performance. While we don’t have any solid statistics on this, we feel comfortable saying that the majority of climbers we know have owned at least one pair of La Sportiva Mythos in their lives. Designed by the genius Italian cobblers of La Sportiva, the Mythos offers versatility, comfort, and performance in a package that fits almost every foot. “The only thing I don’t use the shoes for is climbing overhanging sport routes, but I’ve still seen people crush 5.12 roofs with the Mythos!” said one tester. By keeping your foot in a flat position and wrapping it in cozy, unlined leather, the Mythos are ridiculously easy to wear all day while keeping your feet happy.
Wearing my mythos, I never once felt sketched even when I had to equalize two brass nuts before pulling the crux bulge on the Ament Route. As for comfort, the Mythos are hard to beat, I’m not saying that I would go to dinner wearing them, but I never had to take them off on route, or for lunch! Mythos have been around since 1991 and except for colors they have not changed. As an artist, I know when one of my oil paintings is complete and when it is time to put down my brush. La Sportiva’s design of the Mythos is a thing of beauty and they knew not to add a single stitch to a climbing shoe that is already a Mona Lisa.
With long routes comes many different types of climbing techniques and having a shoe that does it all gives you the confidence to ascend and the comfort to stay the course all the way to the top. Having had many opportunities to use different shoes over the years these are still the ones I always make sure I have two of all the time. The Mythos offers dependable comfort and performance and it’s the shoe I recommend most for my clients. I just hope I don’t have to put a call into my “Family” to get La Sportiva to start making the Purple version again!
With the Mythos, La Sportiva takes the saying “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” to heart — they introduced the Mythos in 1992, and today it’s their all-time bestseller. Built on a straight, flat last, the Mythos has a toes-flat fit. The unlined leather uppers are meant to stretch to fit, and the laces extend all the way to the rounded toe and around the ankle, which allowed a marked range of adjustability. Our testers liked the Mythos’ all-day comfort; generous toe and rand rubber (Vibram XS Grip), for jamming; flexibility, for smearing; and moderate edging power.
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