LaspoFlex
Super lightweight, ultra-thin synthetic fiber-laminate designed for maximum torsion rigidity.
Mythos Eco Men
Description
A re-edition of the iconic La Sportiva Mythos climbing shoe made with eco-friendly materials to minimize environmental impact. 25 years later, this shoe still delivers amazing versatility and performance.
The soft unlined leather upper adapts to whatever shape your foot is and it is great for all day multi-pitch routes where your feet tend to swell. This is the perfect shoe for crack climbing with its low profile toes, flat fit, and the overall neutral round shape of the shoe.
• Ideal terrain: Crack climbing, face climbing and big walls
• 95% of components come from recycled materials (soles, laces, webbing, tongue padding) and contribute to a reduced environmental impact (metal-free tanning, biodegradable leather, water-based adhesives)
• La Sportiva ECO rubber outsole obtained by recycling rubber used during the production process at the La Sportiva factory with no sacrifice in performance
• The patented Mythos lacing system allows for fine-tuned adjustments and a precise fit.
Retail price
US$ 159.00
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| Weight | 466 g Single : 233 g / 8.20 oz |
| Closure Type | Lace Lace - to the toe |
| Gender | Men |
| Volume | Average |
| Sizing Information |
European sizes 33-46, 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 Big wall Sport / Face |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Tongue Details | not provided by the brand |
| Last Details | Shape: Arched (technical) Construction: not provided by the brand Last : RN 25 This means the last has a round toe, it is arched and has medium-low asymmetry. |
| Upper Material | not provided by the brand Leather |
| Midsole Material | 1.1 mm LaspoFlex |
| Sole Material | 4.0 mm
La Sportiva ECO rubber (recycled)
Rand: not provided by the brand |
| Footbed Lining | Unlined |
Other Shoe Versions male female
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While the Mythos is great for beginner climbers or those looking for all-day comfort, it is not an incredibly versatile shoe. It’s not made for cranking through long overhanging sport climbs, nor for heel- and toe-hooking your way through roofs. Even among the beginner shoes on the market, it isn’t the best option for smearing or edging. Heck, we don’t even recommend the Mythos for gym climbing—it’s overkill and expensive for what you need. But it’s certainly among the most durable and best-fitting of the bunch, making it a nice option for beginning trad climbers. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that the Mythos Eco is made using 95%-recycled materials from the Sportiva cutting-room floor.
Before testing, I thought the rubber sole might not function as well as other sticky rubbers. But climbing on these shoes quickly put that concern out of my mind. The recycled rubber sticks admirably on polished and sharp stone alike.
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