Skwama Climbing Shoe
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Why We Like The Skwama Climbing Shoe
Here to help us take it to the next level, the Skwama Climbing Shoe is La Sportiva's high-performance slipper for competition bouldering and technical sport climbing. P3 technology applies a Permanent Power Platform that ensures the Skwama's downturn stays downturned.
The S-Heel construction optimizes heel hooking and gives a snug fit, while Vibram's Grip2 sole offers high sensitivity, so you can feel what's underfoot. This shoe's soft LaspoFlex midsole gives enhanced sensitivity, a better feel, and more control on microscopic jibs and technical, insecure moves. La Sportiva styled the Skwama's upper with laser-cut leather and microfiber reinforcements that reduce stretch.
Details
- High-performance climbing shoe shaped for boulders and routes
- P3 downturned performance provides extreme aggression
- Leather upper with microfiber reinforcements ensure durability
- Unlined to conform to your footshape for customized comfort
- LaspoFlex midsole is soft and sensitive for a precise performance
- Vibram XS Grip2 rubber sole is grippy, durable, and sensitive
- Item #LSP008X
- Upper Material
- leather, microfiber, rubber
- Lining
- unlined
- Closure
- hook-and-loop
- Midsole
- 0.8mm LaspoFlex
- Rubber
- Vibram XS Grip 2 (4mm)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Last
- slip
- Profile
- aggressive downturn
- Asymmetrical Curvature
- high
- Claimed Weight
- 7.5oz
- Activity
- climbing
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 6 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Large
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 24, 2022
I wish Backcountry Would Create
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
A Pre-order list for the Green Vegan Version of this shoe which is due out this Fall. I'd like to get on that list; and maybe you would, too.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
August 24, 2021
Good all-arounder for me
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I have these shoes for several month now. They are to the point where they will need their first resole. I use them exclusively indoor. Sizing/Comfort/Break-in: Out of the box, they are very tight across the forefoot on me (I have very thick feet). I have Katanas and Miura VS in 39 and I don't recall a more painful break-in period. First 10 sessions or so I cannot wear them for more than one climb. Now they are fully broken in, I would consider these my all day comfort shoes. They feel 1/4 size looser than a pair of old 39 Miura VS; it could also be the more symmetrical last also. If you are used to Solutions, these feels shorter and wider even though they are build on the same last. These heels on these are also softer than Solutions and easier to get into. They are also a tad softer in the midsole than the Solutions (for what it is worth, the midsole on the Skwams are 0.1mm thinner). Performance: Most of the time, I can trust them on the tiniest foot holds (say 1/4" wide, quarter size). Even sized comfortably for me, I trust them completely on edging. You sacrifice a bit of comfort when edging compared to XS Edge rubber shoes, but they stick well. The half sole design make them very responsive on high feet where you have to dig in with the big toe and pull through with the feet. The rubber on top of the toe makes toe hook a breeze. You'd think the slit in the sole on the forefoot is a bit gimmicky, but it does help the shoes conform to volumes and slopers. The rubber on top of the toe makes toe hook a breeze. Longevity: I have these for about 7 months and I climb on average two times a week with them. The outsole wore down to around 1/4 of its original thickness around the big toe area. I think this is decent for such a sticky rubber. However, I only climbed on plastic with these as I prefer a harder rubber outdoor.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
April 17, 2021
Love them!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I purchased these as my second pair of rock shoes. I started on LS Finales and felt like I had outgrown them in terms of aggression, and I also wanted a more aggressive feeling fit. I had a 42.5 in the Finales, and I went down to a 41 in the Skwamas and the sizing has been perfect. When I was trying sizes on the 41.5 felt perfect, so I decided to go down half a size and I think it was the right decision. For their aggressive profile, they are honestly really comfy, 10/10 would recommend!
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
April 3, 2021
Okay semi-slippers
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
These combine what starts as a solid downturned toe with a softer rest of the shoe. The cut-out and softness in the middle does seem to help smear. Unfortunately toe softens way up after a few months and they start to climb borderline like Moccs. Runs way big. I am an 11.5 street, 44 TC Pro, and the 42.5 fits. The comfy liner ends halfway up the foot. Around ankle and heel is uncomfortable skin on rubber. Don't seem built to re-sole and use for years Ended up moving on from these
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
March 27, 2021
Fun stable shoe to climb in
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Absolutely love the Skwama, fits comfortably and allows for great heel hooks and toe hooks, would recommend for anyone looking for an awesome pair of bouldering shoes!
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
October 4, 2020
Truly a game-changer
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I've been climbing for close to 10 years, and I've tried dozens of pairs of aggro shoes for bouldering and overhung sport climbing with varying degrees of success. My biggest pain point has always been the heel-cup: nothing has ever felt as snug or secure as the Skwamas. The break-in period was uncomfortable, but now they fit live a glove and I feel confident on the tiniest of smears and edges. This will be my go-to shoe for the future and I truly hope La Sportiva does not discontinue it.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com