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La Sportiva Cobra 4:99 Climbing Shoe
  • La Sportiva Cobra 4:99 Climbing Shoe
  • La Sportiva Cobra 4:99 Climbing Shoe
  • La Sportiva Cobra 4:99 Climbing Shoe
  • La Sportiva Cobra 4:99 Climbing Shoe
  • La Sportiva Cobra 4:99 Climbing Shoe
  • La Sportiva Cobra 4:99 Climbing Shoe

Cobra 4:99

Rating

My vote: None ( 4.8 avg )

Description

The Cobra 4:99 is the first ever speed-climbing specific shoe made to reduce friction with the smooth, microfiber uppers while providing maximum upward momentum generated in the powerful Vibram™ Grip2™ toe. For those athletes focused on uncompromising performance and purpose-built engineering, the 4:99 is only for those with a need for speed. Go ahead, beat the record!

• Heat-sealed TPU coating facilitates snag-free sliding when coming in contact with climbing holds

• Microfiber uppers are ultralight and breathable

• New tongue pull construction to asset with easy on/off

Retail price

US$ 159.00

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Weight 320 g

Single : 160 g / 5.6 oz
Pair : 320 g / 11.2 oz

Closure Type Slipper
Gender Unisex
Volume ­
Sizing Information European sizes 33-45, including half sizes.

La Sportiva Shoes are built on European half sizes which are smaller increments than US half sizes.


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Best Use (Highest Performance) Competition
Asymmetry Moderate
Tongue Details not provided by the brand
Last Details Shape: Arched (technical)
Construction: not provided by the brand
Last : RL 55 This means the last has a round toe, is large, flat, and has moderate asymmetry.
Upper Material not provided by the brand  Microfiber
Midsole Material 0.8 mm  LaspoFlex (toe only)
Sole Material not provided by the brand  1/2 Sole / 3.5mm Vibram™ XS Grip 2™
Rand: not provided by the brand
Footbed Lining

Unlined

LaspoFlex

Super lightweight, ultra-thin synthetic fiber-laminate designed for maximum torsion rigidity.
AVG RATING
5.04
( 5 avg )
Rating
5.04
( 5 avg )

Speed Socks

Pros
Incredibly grippy on the wall, allows for fast movement with great grip
Insanely comfortable. I could wear them for days:
Cons
They do wear through fairly quick on the toe box if used often
Familiarity
I’ve used it a bunch

Great overall shoe. Awesome for speed climbing, I wouldn't use anything else for the like. They do however wear through fairly quickly if used often so that's the one downside. But considering their price you cannot complain.

Great overall shoe. Awesome for speed climbing, I wouldn't use anything else for the like. They do however wear through fairly quickly if used often so that's the one downside. But considering their price you cannot complain.

Details of Cobra 4:99