La Sportiva Futura Review

Providing that climbers use them on the right route, the Futuras are a fantastic buy. They don’t quite have the edging power of a Genius, but make up for that with an arguably superior fit for most people’s feet. ‘The right route’ is key though, and not every route is that. Arguably their best virtues are wasted indoors, and you’d be better off saving yourself the cash and getting a pair of soft but resoleable velcro closure slippers like a Python or Instinct SR which will keep your toes strong enough for your outdoor only Futuras without burning that precious 3mm of specially wrapped XS Grip 2.   If you’re considering buying a pair, look at them as your sports car in the garage or your mid-life crisis affair with a co-worker, a load of fun but a bit of a waste for getting to the shops and completely inappropriate for long term companionship. Buy a pair (if they fit), add them to your quiver, and deploy them tactically as and when the time is right. We hope you have enjoyed our La Sportiva Futura review. Happy climbing!