How do La Sportiva Cobras fit?

Being a slipper, the Cobra should be fitted on the snug side. But bear in mind that the unlined suede leather will stretch up to a full size! So remember to size appropriately, and don’t be worried by the break-in period. It will be worth it!

Are La Sportiva good for wide feet?

Nonetheless, there are a few La Sportiva shoes which accommodate moderately wide feet, and the Miura VS is one of those shoes. In our review of the Miura VS, we gave it a 4.5 / 5 star rating. This shoe does virtually everything well. It edges, smears, and heel hooks as well as any shoe on the market.

Are La Sportiva Running shoes true to size?

A general rule dictates that soft shoes require a tighter fit, two to three sizes smaller than your street shoe size. La Sportiva recommends you fit your trad shoes one to two sizes under your street shoe size. Remember to factor in stretch.

Who wears Sportiva?

La Sportiva Solution – Used by Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Adam Ondra, Jonathan Siegrist, and more. He is sponsored by La Sportiva so tends to wear their shoes.

How many size down climbing shoes?

Beginners should wear their shoes half a size to one full size smaller than their street shoe size, more or less irrespective of their climbing discipline.

Do I have wide feet?

One tell-tale sign of wide feet is if your feet feel cased-in in every pair of shoes. Once you measure your foot, you can tell for sure. If your foot width is 4 1/16” in a size 9 shoe or 3 3/16” in a size 7, then you are considered to have wide feet (C/D).

Is Scarpa good for wide feet?

The Scarpa Vapor V is our recommendation for climbers with wider feet. The shoe is a really comfortable for everyone, but a real find for wider feet. The Vapor V works great for both sport and bouldering, as well as for trad climbing.

How tight should mountaineering boots be?

Your mountaineering boots should not be too large, but they should be roomy enough to accommodate warm, thick socks. Your new boots should be large enough that when you take a step, your heel can lift slightly away from the footbed without rubbing sharply against the back of the boot.

Who is La Sportiva owned by?

It is a year of great changes within the social structure: Lorenzo Delladio acquires his brother Marco’s shares, becoming sole owner (100%) of La Sportiva Spa. A mutually agreed step, conceived with a view to unifying and developing the Company.

Where is La Sportiva made?

Italy
La Sportiva brand products sold in North America are manufactured in six factories. Our factories in Italy manufacture about 60% of our products. Factories in China and Vietnam manufacture 28% and 12% respectively, but this number is always changing.