Genius 2023
Description
A High-end lace up climbing shoe with No-Edge™ technology. The highest performance climbing shoe on the market.
No-Edge™ technology delivers unparalleled edging performance on the rock.
P3® patented technology delivers mind bending power.
Lace-up comfort makes this shoe fit every type of foot.
Retail price
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Weight | 440 g Single : 220 g / 7.76 oz |
Closure Type | Lace |
Gender | Unisex |
Volume | High |
Sizing Information |
European sizes 32-46, including half sizes. La Sportiva Shoes are built on European half sizes which are smaller increments than US half sizes. ![]() ![]() |
Best Use (Highest Performance) |
Sport / Face Over-hanging |
Asymmetry | Aggressive |
Tongue Details | not provided by the brand |
Last Details | Shape: Downturned (performance) Construction: Slip Lasted Last : PD 85 This means the last shape has a pointed toe, it is downturned and has high asymmetry. |
Upper Material | not provided by the brand Suede Leather / Micro fiber |
Midsole Material | 1.1 mm LaspoFlex with P3® |
Sole Material | 3.0 mm
Vibram® XS Grip2
Rand: not provided by the brand |
Footbed Lining | Unlined |
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No Edge Concept™
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P3®
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VIBRAM® XS Grip2
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Overall I was impressed, as I expected to be. For me personally, the No-Edge is not my favorite, yet. I still prefer a fresh pair of Testarossa's on edging terrain (mostly what I climb on) but for steep bouldering or smearing these seem to be the ticket. I love the colors, I love the rubber on the toe and the heal system. If you are a fan of the Futura but you want a more supportive shoe, this is perfection for you. Buy them.
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Building off the success of the Futura’s No-Edge technology, La Sportiva decided to put that rounded toe on a lace-up shoe with a heel similar to the time-tested Testarossa to create the aptly named Genius. “A perfect example of the final product being more than the sum of its parts, the Genius is just that: snug but comfortable, an aggressive downturn, and incredible performance on anything from vert to super-steep,” said one tester who took them for single-pitch trad at Tennessee Wall and sculpted sandstone boulders at Little Rock City, both near Chattanooga, Tennessee. The idea behind No-Edge is that climbing shoes that are at their broken-in sweet spot are actually blunt at the toe, instead of having a sharp, precise edge. This design skips the breaking-in period so you get a brand-new shoe that is ready to crush. The Genius has the same cushy mesh sock as the Solution, which lets you really crank on the laces to get a “freaking perfect fit,” and testers lauded the offset laces and extra rubber wrapped up over the front of the shoe to make the Genius really ideal for toe hooking and even foot jamming. The outside rubber also extends pretty far back, making back-stepping and drop-knees even easier. Ding: The high price, but this is definitely one of the best high-performance rock shoes on the market.
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