Our verdict
A rock-climbing shoe that is both astonishingly comfortable and breathable points heavily to the Black Diamond Momentum Lace vs. La Sportiva Solution Lace. It is also an amazingly budget-friendly climbing gear that grabs on the edges relentlessly. What it is not, unfortunately, is a shoe with a one-to-one fit.
Pros
- Off the chart comfort
- Remarkable breathability
- Affordable price tag
- updated 6 Jun 2023
- Provides edging protection
- Super lightweight
- Excellent lacing system
Cons
- Too narrow
- One special edition
Who should buy the Black Diamond Momentum Lace vs. La Sportiva Solution Lace
The Black Diamond Momentum Lace vs. La Sportiva Solution Lace shines on virtually all fronts, and those who would choose to send projects in it would only be witnesses to the exciting things it can do. It is a solid option if you:
- Prefer a climbing shoe that gives users a combination of adequate sending performance and all-day comfort.
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- Black Diamond Momentum Lace vs. La Sportiva Solution.
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The Momentum Lace uses a 4.3-mm thick rubber outsole which adheres to a variety of indoor and outdoor surfaces. Its lightness and grip performance is linked to its molded engineering.
Excellent underfoot support
This BD offering grants adequate underfoot support for handling tricky edges.
Excellent crack and smearing performance
Its soft-flex construction gives climbers the ability to negotiate cracks and pull off smearing maneuvers.
Breathable
The breathable synthetic upper of the Momentum Lace is virtually made entirely of the brand-exclusive Engineered Knit Technology. It comes with a microfiber liner on the inside.
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A hard-wearing rand is built around its forefoot for edging protection. Randing is also present at the heel, rendering extra rearfoot support and security.
Provides edging protection
The upper’s equation is made complete by the shoe’s lacing system and two heel pull loops.
Black Diamond Momentum Lace vs. La Sportiva Solution Lace vs. La Sportiva Solution
A shoe that gets pitted against the Momentum Lace is the La Sportiva Solution. The following are a few aspects that set them apart:
Downturn. The Momentum Lace is a neutral piece, while the climbing footgear from La Sportiva is aggressively downturned.
Pricing. The price difference between the two kicks is night and day. Indeed, the Momentum Lace is cheaper than its rival by about $80.
Weight. The featured shoe is lighter than the Solution by about 30 grams.
