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La Sportiva Tarantula Climbing Shoes
La Sportiva offers an excellent range of footwear, clothes and accessories for all outdoor activities. The Tarantula Climbing shoes are cozy, durable and tough.
Value for money. Extremely comfortable. Durable.
Ideal for beginners only.
All around performer
Suede leather – slip lasted
FriXion RS – 4mm
Rubber heel-stand in micro-edges
Men’s sizes – 33 to 48
Best Value
Evolv Elektra Women’s Climbing Shoes
Evolv offers performance climbing footwear with varieties in standard and customized shoes. The Elektra Women’s Climbing Shoes offer comfort and style with resilience.
Comfortable. Stylish. Affordable. Adjustable rand thickness.
Low and flat fit around the heel area.
Beginner climbers or boulderers
Perforated Synthetic upper
TRAX high friction fibre 4.2mm
Well placed VTR rand
Women’s sizes – 4 to 11
Scarpa Instinct VS Climbing Shoes
SCARPA is known for high-performance footwear for outdoor adventure pursuits. The Instinct VS Climbing Shoes are made to resist deformity when worn on harsh surfaces.
High tension vacuum fit. Protective toe pocket. Pull tab tongue for maximum comfort.
Neoprene lining and bi-tension are frail at heels. Fitting might get uncomfortable for longer pitches.
All around performer
Microsuede
3mm Vibram XS edge
Bi-tension for connected heel-toe
Men’s sizes–36 to 45 (half sizes)
Five Ten Anasazi Women’s Climbing Shoes
Five Ten is known for its aggressive outdoor footgear. The Anasazi LV Women’s Climbing Shoes have a solid grip, are ultra comfortable and deliver high performance.
Solid grip. Sticky rubber. Sensitive. Precise. Comfortable.
Ideal for narrow feet only.
All around performer
Synthetic cowdura upper
Rubber sole
High arched low heel
Women’s sizes – 4 to 11
Mad Rock Mad Monkey Climbing Shoe for Kids
Mad Rock designs shoes that are innovative and technically precise, yet affordable. The Mad Rock Mad Monkey Climbing Shoes offer a flexible fit for the growing feet of children.
2 rear closure straps. Comfortable. Available in different colors.
Ideal for beginners only.
Beginners and rock climbing
Synflex synthetic suede
Friction rubber sole
Velcro rubber heel
Kid’s sizes -11 to 13, 1-5 Whole