Send’r in the Skwama
La Sportiva’s Skwama is one of the most aggressive climbing shoes out there, specializing in projecting extremely technical sport climbs and tough boulder problems. A sharp asymmetry and extreme downturn best-suit expert-level climbers, and more intermediate climbers can appreciate a shoe this aggressive if they’re already dedicated to the send. The Skwama has a super-snug slipper-like feel, and the hook-and-loop tab makes sure the fit stays snug from first slip-in to final slip-out. XS Grip 2 is Vibram’s softest rubber compound to give greater grip on a variety of rock and plastic surfaces. The lack of any lining and a super-thin midsole grant more sensitivity for sussing out the smallest footholds you’ve ever stepped on.
Features
- High-performance climbing slipper fine-tuned for challenging sport climbs and boulder problems
- P3 Technology maintains the shoe’s sharp downturn and expert-level asymmetry for life
- Vibram XS Grip 2 rubber sole offers soft traction for excelled grip on greasier, micro footholds
- Leather upper with microfiber hook-and-loop strap and rubber toe patch for reduced stretch and solid toe-hooking
- S-Heel brings a bagless fit for most heel sizes
Specs
- Weight: 6oz
- Upper: Leather, Microfiber, Rubber
- Lining: Unlined
- Midsole: Laspoflex (0.8mm) with P3
- Outsole: Vibram XS Grip 2 (4mm)
- Last: WPD 75
- Profile: Aggressively downturned
- Asymmetry: Highly Asymmetric
- Closure: Hook-and-Loop
