La Sportiva Genius climbing shoes

A climber’s best friend La Sportiva Genius is typically a slipper with a twist that is lightweight and comfortable to wear. This versatile shoe is constructed to offer technical functionality and durability in the unpredictable mountain environment.

Thanks to the suede leather upper with microfibres that offers great deal of stability, flexibility and comfort during the mountain abuse and climbing. Also, the Vibram XS grip 2 on the outsole enables the shoe to penetrate into the ground creating good friction and grip against the wet rocks while you are trail running or climbing mountains. La Sportiva Genius is an ideal shoe for heel hooking, climbing expeditions as patented No-Edge technology provides secure and stable positioning.

It is an ultimate sport shoe designed especially for all adventure-sport junkies. La Sportiva Genius is the answer if you are looking for hiking or mountain climbing shoe that provides protection, traction and comfort.

The Genius climbing shoe uses the innovative No-Edge technology by La Sportiva and features a lace-up closure system.

It uniquely combines the sensitivity and performance of the “no-edge” technology to the comfort, precision and volume adaptability of lace-up models. This particular construction method allows for the perfect adaptation to different types of rock deriving from the larger surface area in contact with the holds, while comfort is guaranteed by the lacing system that allows for perfect regulation of inner volumes and wraps the foot snugly and precisely, providing even greater support.

The Laspoflex midsole combined to the P3 Patent System in fact, provides support for the climber even if the shoe is not worn excessively tightly. This construction feature united to the lacing system makes the shoe adaptable to all types of foot, both narrow and wide fit.

It is the ideal choice for use on rock walls, it can be worn for long periods thanks to the enhanced comfort features but it is also ideal for use on the boulders thanks to the grippy heel. Genius is the natural evolution of the climbing species.


Features:

- Unequalled comfort levels, thanks to the adaptability and snug fit guaranteed
for all foot widths.
- The No-Edge technology adapts perfectly to the infinite types of rock due to the larger surface of the shoe that comes in contact with the holds.
- New inner volumes allow for the perfect balance of comfort and high performance levels.
- Enhanced support: the lacing system and the special LaSpoFlex midsole combined to the patented P3 system helps to support the weight of the climber even if the shoe is not worn excessively tightly.


Specifications:

Upper:
Suede leather combined with microfiber. Slip lasted.

- Lining:
None.

- Fit:
Medium.

- Midsole:
Laspoflex 1,1 combined to P3 System.

- Sole:
Vibram XSGrip2 - 3 mm.

- Patents:
P3 System (Permanente Power Platform)

- Weight: 440g


Technology:

The patented no-edge concept has been developed along three distinct features: sensitivity, homogenous pressure and adaptability.

- SENSITIVITY:
thanks to the reduced layer of rubber, the No Edge construction system reduces the distance between the foot and the rock surface, enhancing foot sensitivity on holds.

- HOMOGENOUS PRESSURE:
the absence of any edges allows the foot to exert an homogeneous push on the inner side of the shoe.

- ADAPTABILITY:
the No-Edge design maximises the surface area in contact with the foot under all conditions.

- PERMANENT POWER PLATFORM:
This construction system leaves the arched shape of the climbing shoe unaltered, without compromising original performance and push-power, even after years of hard use.

- XS grip 2:
The natural evolution of the lead and bouldering world championship-winning compound, XS Grip 2 improves upon the superior grip characteristics of XS Grip and delivers outstanding precision of support, shape stability. Suggested use: in climbing conditions where pure friction is the primary need. Disciplines: bouldering and lead climbing, indoor and outdoor climbing, extremely.