![]() On the other hand, the white version was built with a split last and softer XS Grip 2 rubber, resulting in a more sensitive and flexible feel. The yellow Katana is similar to the outgoing design, featuring a full last and stiff yet sticky Vibram XS Edge rubber that work together to provide a powerful edging platform. ![]() The Katana Lace was updated last year, with the big news being the release of two models: a yellow version and a white version. And unlike many sport climbing and bouldering shoes, the Katana’s moderate downturn and wide toe box are a great match for wide feet or climbers who aren’t sold on a more aggressive design. Worn tightly, the Katana’s edging prowess is on par with the likes of the Otaki below. Sized up and worn in, you get a comfortable all-day shoe with much more precision than a flat design like the TC Pro (a liner at both the heel and toe boosts comfort and breathability, too). What stands out most about the Katana is its ability to do almost everything well-crack climbing, smearing, technical face, slab, pockets, you name it. Of all the shoes in our quiver, the Katana Lace is the one we reach for most, whether we’re sport climbing at Smith Rock, multi-pitch climbing in Red Rock’s canyons, or ascending finger cracks at the Creek. What we don’t: Expensive most boulderers will want a softer shoe. What we like: Versatile yet high-performance available in two versions. Best Competition Climbing Shoe: Scarpa Dragoīest All-Around Climbing Shoe 1.Best Shoe for Granite and Crack Climbing: La Sportiva TC Pro.Best Bouldering Shoe: Scarpa Instinct VS.Best Budget/Beginner Climbing Shoe: La Sportiva Tarantulace.Best All-Around Climbing Shoe: La Sportiva Katana Lace.And if you’re just getting into the sport, check out our list of the best rock climbing shoes for beginners. For more information, see our comparison table and buying advice below. Below we break down the best rock climbing shoes of 2023. Whether you’re looking for an aggressively downturned shoe for hooking your way up boulder problems, a precise edging model for long limestone sport routes, or a comfortable kick for all-day granite ascents, we’ve got you covered. The good news for climbers is that there are more styles and quality designs to choose from than ever before. We love rock climbing shoes, and we bet you do too.
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