Yalla
Description
High-performance slipper for sport climbing on cliffs, boulders and indoors: compelling feel, precision and grip.
Asymmetrical shape, 3D toe hook, straight profile on front inside edge for superb toe precision.
Rigid composite insert for metatarsal arch support and flex rebound.
Synthetic microfibre upper with toe-zone lining.
Powerful heel stiffener.
One-piece heel, specially designed for hooking.
Hook Effect™ laser-cut micro-grooves for greater grip.
Retail price
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Weight | 135 g Size 8 single : 135 g / 4.8 oz |
Closure Type | Lace |
Gender | Unisex |
Volume | Low Narrow |
Sizing Information |
Sizes 4-14 Millte_Shoe_Size_Chart.jpg |
Best Use (Highest Performance) |
Bouldering Indoor |
Asymmetry | Aggressive |
Tongue Details | not provided by the brand |
Last Details | Shape: Downturned (performance) Construction: not provided by the brand not provided by the brand |
Upper Material | not provided by the brand Microfiber |
Midsole Material | not provided by the brand |
Sole Material | 4.5 mm
4PointsGrip™
Rand: not provided by the brand |
Footbed Lining | not provided by the brand |
The fit has been exceptionally comfortable and precise and I’ve been amazed at how comfortable the shoe has been considering they looked so tiny out of the box. They have laced really well, stayed tight, been great for bouldering and helped me send my target route for the season so they get the thumbs up from me. I feel that further improvements to the Millet Yalla shoes could be made by sorting out the heel cup and maybe narrowing the toe profile a little.
Millet’s new high-performance lace-up sports a downturned toe that’s unusually stiff. Testers were surprised by how well that rare combo provided exceptional grip. One tester said that he stood on dime edges with confidence, while on steeper-than-45 terrain he “could grab and hook features almost as well as if I were wearing a slipper.” The rigid forefoot broke in after just a few limestone sport pitches, softening just enough to offer both support and sensitivity for the lifespan of the shoe. The lacing system allows for plenty of adjustment, but the narrowest feet may swim a little in the wide-lasted Yalla. The synthetic upper—lined only in the toebox to prevent stretch—feels like soft leather, yet it will hold its shape over time. After sandstone bouldering, limestone cragging, and indoor training, one tester said that the Yalla is one of the few bouldering and sport climbing shoes that truly masters a wide variety of angles and rock type while holding its shape. One tester summed it up when he said, "Why aren't more shoes designed like this one?" after sending a steep and techy 5.13a project.
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