I'd agree La Sportiva do more R&D than most, truth is they lost the true innovator of climbing shoes, Heinz Mariacher, to Scarpa, and I think Scarpa recently have done more interesting new ideas
I love most things about La Sportiva shoes except for the gnarly big toe bump that forms when you wear them. I don't have that issue with any other shoes other than LS.
Yes I agree. It used to be la sportiva that was the most innovative. However, in recent years Scarpa has progressed leaps and bounds in innovation. It is more noticeable in the mountaineering footwear.
totally agree with the skwamas, the heel is perfect and the shoe suits any style although I think the toehook could be improved, the rubber used on it doesn't stick very well compared to other bouldering shoes
The S-heel kinda sucks, no feeling whatsoever. The Skwama is a nice shoe, I just wish they used the heel from the Miura VS or something similar. To get a good fit I really have to downsize and that means that my toes are knurled up, not the best for toe hooks. No edge is really good. I bought a pair of Maverinks for testing out and especially outdoors you notice how good they are. You can stand on pretty much any tiny crystal without problems. They're a bit thin though and wear quickly. I don't know how Neil can say the shoes will last 1-2 years. Even with good footwork, mine last a maximum of 6 months before needing to be resoled. Bought my Skwamas in May 2017 and just got it back from its 2nd resole job without rand repair. 1-2 years probably means you're climbing with a massive hole in the front of your shoe.
I have LS and climb recreationally and I wear my street shoe size lol I don’t get why people want to cut circulation from your feet. If your only climbing a few times a week your street size will be fine
Neil Gresham doesn't have much social media stuff, but made the best climbing technic videos ever
Great insight, great video!
Neil always delivers on the whys and how's. He knows his Stuff.
Love that Louis is back in a video :)
Been rocking skwama for 3 months now, great shoes. Also Louis is awesome, need to see him in another Karlsson video soon!
I'd agree La Sportiva do more R&D than most, truth is they lost the true innovator of climbing shoes, Heinz Mariacher, to Scarpa, and I think Scarpa recently have done more interesting new ideas
I love most things about La Sportiva shoes except for the gnarly big toe bump that forms when you wear them. I don't have that issue with any other shoes other than LS.
Haven't had a problem with that? I wear very downsized futuras (2.5 sizes smaller). And they feel fantastic to climb in and dont have any Ill effects!
I didnt know these two knew each other. Its cool to see them working together.
I think Scarpa is taking the lead in climbing shoe innovation/design.
Yes I agree. It used to be la sportiva that was the most innovative. However, in recent years Scarpa has progressed leaps and bounds in innovation. It is more noticeable in the mountaineering footwear.
That's just one of the best things, that happened on this channel
totally agree with the skwamas, the heel is perfect and the shoe suits any style although I think the toehook could be improved, the rubber used on it doesn't stick very well compared to other bouldering shoes
I like how my audio is at the maximum in every way but I can't hear anything :D
Really nice video!. Hope more like this!
If only they would make size 47 / UK 12 , miura or tc pro any decent models 😢
The S-heel kinda sucks, no feeling whatsoever. The Skwama is a nice shoe, I just wish they used the heel from the Miura VS or something similar. To get a good fit I really have to downsize and that means that my toes are knurled up, not the best for toe hooks.
No edge is really good. I bought a pair of Maverinks for testing out and especially outdoors you notice how good they are. You can stand on pretty much any tiny crystal without problems. They're a bit thin though and wear quickly.
I don't know how Neil can say the shoes will last 1-2 years. Even with good footwork, mine last a maximum of 6 months before needing to be resoled. Bought my Skwamas in May 2017 and just got it back from its 2nd resole job without rand repair. 1-2 years probably means you're climbing with a massive hole in the front of your shoe.
Louis has a small foot. UK 7 are like US 7.5, and most people his height are wearing US 10 or larger.
theacp127 he’s only 5’7
@@kearnzterz I'm 5'8 and wear a US 10.5 shoe.
I don't like the s heel many la sportiva shoes have. I much prefer the heel on my scarpa instincts. Other than that my la sportiva skwamas are great.
More Louis videos!
If no edge is so good why didn't they put it on the skwama?
because the Skwama is a mix of Solution and the Python. + the new heel, which i personally and many others don't like.
Philipp Puchner interesting, I've only had the skwamas a month and I'm yet to form an opinion about the heel. Although they are decisive for sure!
I have LS and climb recreationally and I wear my street shoe size lol I don’t get why people want to cut circulation from your feet. If your only climbing a few times a week your street size will be fine
what grade exactly do you climb in those big ass shoes
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