Dentex
Synthetic rock shoe lining material with two way stretch.
The Katana Men is not imported to the US. Sadly, this shoe is not available in the US and we have limited ability to track where else in the world it's sold (sorry!). When we know more info, we'll post it here.
Katana Men
Description
Distinguishing features: sensitive, precise, structured. The perfect balance. Technical climbing shoe with innovative closure, consisting of two straps with differentiated and opposite pull direction. Ideal for multi-purpose use in the mountains, crags and bouldering. The successful combination of synthetic and natural materials provides the best compromise between comfort, technical performance and inalterability in the long run. A special midsole with prehensile area under the toe provides optimal edging support, increasing sensitivity.
Retail price
US$ 163.39
Price is a static conversion from
€152.90
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| Weight | 470 g Single : 235 g / 8.2 oz |
| Closure Type | 2 Velcro closures |
| Gender | Men |
| Volume | Low |
| Sizing Information |
European sizes 34-46, 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 Sport / Face Over-hanging Indoor |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Tongue Details | not provided by the brand |
| Last Details | Shape: Arched (technical) Construction: Slip Lasted Last : PD 55 This means the last has a pointed toe, it is arched and has medium asymmetry. |
| Upper Material | not provided by the brand Leather / Lorica® |
| Midsole Material | 1.1 mm LaspoFlex |
| Sole Material | 4.0 mm
Vibram® XS Edge
Rand: Slingshot |
| Footbed Lining | Pacific (forefoot) / Dentex (back) |
LaspoFlex
Super lightweight, ultra-thin synthetic fiber-laminate designed for maximum torsion rigidity.
Lorica®
A synthetic leather that is constructed from extremely small micro-fibers for a water-repellant, breathable and highly durable material.
Pacific
Synthetic fiber lining material with characteristics of dynamic adaptibilty (it stretches).
Powerhinge
A technology used in climbing shoes where the bottom of the outsole has a hole cut in it. The slingshot rand is then engineered to connect to the sole of the shoe in this area. When the toe of the shoe is weighted on an edge the weight of the climber stretches from the heel forward. The hole cut in the sole causes the shoe to only stretch in the back half of the shoe effectively leaving the toes in place on the surface of the rock.
Slingshot Rand
One-piece rubber rand wraps around the entire foot preventing stretch and driving the foot forward for a powerful forefoot fit.
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
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The velcro version of the Katana is a great contender when it comes to all around use. We would recommend this shoe for intermediate to advance climbers. If you’re looking to graduate from your first pair of climbing shoes these could make for a good introduction to the world of aggressive climbing shoes. For the advanced climber, we would consider these as a gym companion when you’re getting the mileage in (especially for those of us who hate taking off their shoes). They’re technical enough to get the job done so you can save your other prized pair of shoes for your hardest projects. While they do come with a fairly big price tage, the Katanas are generally less expensive than the top end shoes out there, making them that much more attractive.
The La Sportiva Katana is a solid gym, sport climbing and bouldering shoe. It stands out for its unique Velcro closure that has circles you can't miss. It also has a unique single-piece tongue that wraps around the entire top of your foot whereas most have a split tongue that joins in the middle. These are pretty comfy for a Velcro shoe.
The La Sportiva Katana is essentially the shoe you’ve always known and loved, with a few fit and performance updates. The durability is excellent, so far. Though we’ve only had these for a couple of months, the materials used are tough and the rand is holding strong. These classics definitely deserve a place in any climber’s quiver. If you’re a new climber, you can’t go wrong with the Katana. If you’re a veteran climber than you already know the value of a good pair of do-it-all shoes. The La Sportiva Katana is well deserving of your climbing shoe dollars.
All in all the Katana is a great shoe that does everything well. It is comfortable enough for all-day use whilst being technical enough for the hardest challenges. It offers exceptional build quality and a snug and secure velcro closure system. On the down side the fit isn't as adjustable as that of a lace-up shoe.
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