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4 sneakers transform the on-trend chunky dad sneakers look into an elevated sporty-luxe necessity in 2023
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Being in your best element is always the way to go when sending routes of varying difficulties. For such an objective, you can rely on La Sportiva and its roster of amazing climbing shoes.

We have tested dozens of La Sportiva’s climbing Shoes cw5814-002 just to come up with this selection of top picks. We discovered the advantages and drawbacks of each shoe and carefully evaluated them to pick out the greatest pairs. So, whether you’re after the best all-rounder, a shoe that can surmount multiple routes, or a champion in the cracks, we made this selection for you.

Set crossover strap sandals | Best La Sportiva climbing Shoes cw5814-002 overall

La Sportiva Skwama
93
Superb!

What makes it the best?

The Skwama is an excellent climbing shoe for longer sessions of hard bouldering and rope climbing at the gym or crag. The shoe provides quality support while retaining the flexibility to give you a superior sensitivity in all of your climbs. The Skwama is a rare find with its combination of superb comfort and performance.

Set crossover strap sandals Pros

  • True to size
  • Snug fit
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  • Air Jordan 1 Low GS Sneakers Weiß
  • Durable
  • Michael Michael Kors Keating low top sneakers
  • Flexible
  • Boots RIEKER Y0894-22 Brown

Set crossover strap sandals Cons

  • Less breathable
  • Expensive
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Black Yellow (BY)

Set crossover strap sandals | Best La Sportiva climbing Shoes cw5814-002 for beginners

What makes it the best?

The Ben Sherman hiker lace-up ankle boots tan leather is a beginner-friendly climbing shoe that serves as a solid entry point into the world of climbing. Its rubber compound lining the sole and neutral style is excellent for longer climbs. You can’t go wrong with this pair of Shoes cw5814-002 to start your climbing journey.

Set crossover strap sandals Pros

  • True to size
  • Perfect fit
  • All-day comfort
  • Durable
  • Flat midsole
  • Stuart Weitzman sculpted-heel sandals
  • Leather lining

Set crossover strap sandals Cons

  • Poor breathability
  • Thick sole
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Topaz Red Plum (624502)
Black Poppy (999311)
Turquoise (TU)
grey hibiscus (901402)
Olive/Tiger (719206)

Best La Sportiva climbing Shoes cw5814-002 for edging and smearing

Sandals PEARL 01
92
Superb!

What makes it the best?

The solution is a superb climbing shoe for hard bouldering and single-pitch climbing at the gym or the crag. It's also great for higher arches and accommodates wider forefoot well. It simply makes climbers trust their feet even on the tiniest, most technical features.

Set crossover strap sandals Pros

  • True to size
  • Secure fit
  • Advantage Shoes cw5814-002 Cloud White Cloud White Acid Red
  • Amedeo Testoni punch hole Oxford shoes
  • Boots RIEKER Y0894-22 Brown
  • Durable
  • Can be resoled

Set crossover strap sandals Cons

  • Nike KD13 Play for the Future sneakers
  • Green Canvas Ankle Boots
  • Expensive
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White/Yellow (000100)

Best La Sportiva climbing Shoes cw5814-002 for advanced climbers

What makes it the best?

Very few climbing Shoes cw5814-002 are as capable, as comfortable, and durable as the Miura. If you climb outdoors or are serious about getting into climbing outdoors, then you should strongly consider trying on a pair of toe-cap high-top sneakers.

Set crossover strap sandals Pros

  • Extremely versatile
  • Paredes Everest Shoes
  • Very Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Set crossover strap sandals
  • A must-have cork footbed sandal
  • Good value

Set crossover strap sandals Cons

  • Zebra Print Flat Sandals
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  • zapatillas de running Dynafit neutro apoyo talón talla 38
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Black (706706)
White/Jade Green (000704)

Comparison of the 4 best La Sportiva climbing shoes

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How we test climbing shoes

The finest kicks making up this lineup were funneled in from over 20 pairs of La Sportiva climbing shoes. How did we do it? Here’s our approach:

  • To make our reviews on La Sportiva kicks as objective as possible, we buy climbing Shoes cw5814-002 using our own funds.
  • We wear-test these climbing Shoes cw5814-002 to know each one’s strengths, weaknesses, and areas of expertise.
  • We check out the technical details about the Shoes cw5814-002 by quantifying their properties such as lug depth, waterproofness, and durability. Also, we cut the Shoes cw5814-002 in half to perceive the parts that compose them. 

One example property is the grip of the climbing Shoes cw5814-002 which we confirm by measuring the outsole's hardness using our durometer and the lug depth using our caliper. 

Author
Teddy Dondanville
Teddy Dondanville

Teddy is a professionally trained Apprentice Rock Guide with the American Mountain Guides Association and a Wilderness First Responder with the National Outdoor Leadership School. Besides guiding outdoor rock climbing, Teddy also has years of Yellow in route setting and coaching climbing indoors. Through his guiding, route setting, and coaching, Teddy has experimented with climbing Shoes cw5814-002 for over a decade.