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79% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
95% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
93% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
La Sportiva Katana
Number of reviews: 8
Average customer ratings:
Overall:
Comfort: Look:
2007-08-27 11:59:01 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Luke from Twin Falls, Idaho
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
All-around climbing shoe - The Katana is a great shoe for all-around climbing. I had a pair of Mad Rocks that were a 42 ½. They felt small and squeezed my feet too much, eventually cutting off the circulation. The Katanas I got are a 42 and fit like a charm. They go on and come off with great ease. The rubber sticks to basalt perfectly. The toe is aggressive and the rest of the shoe works out great all the way to the heel. I would definitely recommend this shoe to climbers.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: 5-10 Anasazi
2007-05-03 21:42:19 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Joe from Orlando
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Awesome Shoe - After trying on a dozen shoes, La Sportiva was the only brand that fit my big toe section... this shoe is great if u have a wide toe area and a pretty narrow heel/foot... amazing fit but still haven't taken climbing yet...
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Barracuda
2006-06-05 08:06:34 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Jeff from Washington, D.C.
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
La Sportiva Katana - This is my first rock climbing shoe, so I had no idea what to expect. I couldn't get over the great look of these shoes, so I bought them not even really thinking about comfort. This was a big mistake at first because they dug into my ankles and made them bleed for a few months. After I quit my whining and stopped taping my ankles they felt great! All they needed was to be worn in. They have nice pointy and grippy heels for heel hooks, which I love. I doubt I'll ever get anything other than La Sportiva for climbing.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Salomon XA Pro
2006-03-20 16:17:32 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Max from Seattle, Washington
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
These shoes are very narrow! If you have wide feet be sure to try them on in a store before you buy!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: 5.10 Galileo (full rubber heels and SICK rubber)
2006-01-10 13:34:27 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Anonymous from Flagstaff, AZ
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great shoe- I never realized I didn't know how to use my toes till I put a pair of these shoes on. What an amazing difference. I love the fit, and once I trimmed the velcro straps, they seemed like the perfect shoe. They aren't too good for wide sharp cracks (or maybe my feet are too soft!), but they boulder and climb steep stuff great! I'm bummed they are discontinued! I'll have to try the Barracuda and see how it performs.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: LS Miura,
2005-10-06 05:00:07 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Mike from Boston
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Great Climbing Shoe - Great edges. I went 2 sizes down from my street shoe size and although it was painful at first, the shoe stretched and fits my foot perfectly after about 3 or 4 outings. Easy on, easy off. Sticky rubber. An overall great shoe.
2005-09-01 07:34:44 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Anonymous from Austin, TX
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Excellent fit, excellent performance - I tried on a lot of shoes when I was ready to upgrade from my Cliffs to a more positive, precise shoe. These not only fit better than all, But I couldn't be more please with the performance.
2005-05-23 14:49:59 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Soccalclimber from socal california
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Wow - I used these shoes at the red rocks Rendezvous as a demo. Not only did I I stick, I overall climbed much better.
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Write an online review and share your thoughts with other Zappos.com customers!
79% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
95% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
93% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
La Sportiva Katana
Number of reviews: 8
Average customer ratings:
Overall:
Comfort: Look: 2007-08-27 11:59:01 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Luke from Twin Falls, Idaho
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
All-around climbing shoe - The Katana is a great shoe for all-around climbing. I had a pair of Mad Rocks that were a 42 ½. They felt small and squeezed my feet too much, eventually cutting off the circulation. The Katanas I got are a 42 and fit like a charm. They go on and come off with great ease. The rubber sticks to basalt perfectly. The toe is aggressive and the rest of the shoe works out great all the way to the heel. I would definitely recommend this shoe to climbers.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: 5-10 Anasazi
2007-05-03 21:42:19 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Joe from Orlando
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Awesome Shoe - After trying on a dozen shoes, La Sportiva was the only brand that fit my big toe section... this shoe is great if u have a wide toe area and a pretty narrow heel/foot... amazing fit but still haven't taken climbing yet...
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Barracuda
2006-06-05 08:06:34 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Jeff from Washington, D.C.
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
La Sportiva Katana - This is my first rock climbing shoe, so I had no idea what to expect. I couldn't get over the great look of these shoes, so I bought them not even really thinking about comfort. This was a big mistake at first because they dug into my ankles and made them bleed for a few months. After I quit my whining and stopped taping my ankles they felt great! All they needed was to be worn in. They have nice pointy and grippy heels for heel hooks, which I love. I doubt I'll ever get anything other than La Sportiva for climbing.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Salomon XA Pro
2006-03-20 16:17:32 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Max from Seattle, Washington
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
These shoes are very narrow! If you have wide feet be sure to try them on in a store before you buy!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: 5.10 Galileo (full rubber heels and SICK rubber)
2006-01-10 13:34:27 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Anonymous from Flagstaff, AZ
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great shoe- I never realized I didn't know how to use my toes till I put a pair of these shoes on. What an amazing difference. I love the fit, and once I trimmed the velcro straps, they seemed like the perfect shoe. They aren't too good for wide sharp cracks (or maybe my feet are too soft!), but they boulder and climb steep stuff great! I'm bummed they are discontinued! I'll have to try the Barracuda and see how it performs.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: LS Miura,
2005-10-06 05:00:07 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Mike from Boston
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Great Climbing Shoe - Great edges. I went 2 sizes down from my street shoe size and although it was painful at first, the shoe stretched and fits my foot perfectly after about 3 or 4 outings. Easy on, easy off. Sticky rubber. An overall great shoe.
2005-09-01 07:34:44 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Anonymous from Austin, TX
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Excellent fit, excellent performance - I tried on a lot of shoes when I was ready to upgrade from my Cliffs to a more positive, precise shoe. These not only fit better than all, But I couldn't be more please with the performance.
2005-05-23 14:49:59 La Sportiva Katana
Reviewer: Soccalclimber from socal california
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Wow - I used these shoes at the red rocks Rendezvous as a demo. Not only did I I stick, I overall climbed much better.
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