La Sportiva Mandala

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What we say: This brand new model for 2024 is the latest in the La Sportiva family. This takes the no edge technology and applies it to a shoe suitable for the modern day boulderer. Loads of toe rubber, a medium stiffness and a slender heel cup make it an ideal weapon for your feet! 

What La Sportiva say: Elevate your climbing experience with the La Sportiva Mandala climbing shoe, a versatile and reliable companion designed to tackle a wide range of climbing challenges. Crafted with La Sportiva's renowned expertise and commitment to performance, the Mandala combines comfort, precision, and durability for climbers of all skill levels.

Engineered for versatility, the Mandala excels on various types of rock, from steep limestone to delicate granite slabs. Its neutral, slightly asymmetric shape strikes the perfect balance between comfort and performance, making it an excellent choice for long days at the crag or intense gym sessions.

The durable suede leather upper moulds to your foot over time, providing a personalized fit that enhances comfort and performance. The lace-up closure system allows for precise adjustment, ensuring a secure fit and optimal power transfer for technical climbs and dynamic movements.

Equipped with a Vibram® XS Grip2 rubber sole, the Mandala delivers superior grip and traction on a wide range of surfaces, from micro-edges to smears. The 1.1mm Laspoflex midsole enhances sensitivity, allowing you to feel the nuances of the rock and make precise foot placements with confidence.

Whether you're climbing trad routes, tackling sport climbs, or bouldering with friends, the La Sportiva Mandala climbing shoe offers the perfect blend of performance, versatility, and comfort to support your climbing adventures and help you reach new heights.

Shoe Specs

Upper = Combination of suede leather and microfibre

Sole = Vibram XS Grip2

Closure system = Single Velcro strap

Profile =Slightly Downturn  

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    No-edge Skwamas???

    These perform similarly to Skwamas but with a few key differences. They're built on a different last and so are actually quite narrow in the forefoot, whereas the Skwamas feel a bit better for the wider footed among us. The heel is quite similar to the Solution Comp which is nice as it sticks well and also means you can get nice narrow heel-toe cams in and cheat your way up a lot of climbs :-). From the session I had, I noticed that they are good at standing on small edges (although the no-edge tech means this doesn't feel "normal" if you're used to climbing with solutions etc.) and are medium-supportive in this regard. They are surprisingly good at smearing too. I'm 7.5+UK usually and bought these in 5.5UK but I downsize very aggressively so I would recommend downsizing by 1.5UK maximum for non-masochists.