The La Sportiva Genius is a technical lace up climbing shoe from the 'no-edge' range, aimed at top-end sport climbing.
Providing a precise and close, yet surprisingly comfortable fit, the La Sportiva Genius lace-ups might provide a great 'no edge' shoe for those looking for the hyper-adjustability that comes with a lace-up closure system. This added versatility allows the Genius to be the first choice shoe for everything - from cinching tight for hard boulder problems to loosening off for long summer sport routes.
The suede leather/microfibre combination upper is well bolstered with rubber just where you'd want it, meaning the shoe will hold its shape even after extensive use, as well as giving enhanced performance on heel and toe-hooks.
Allowing you to get closer to the rock, the 'no edge' technology gives the Genius three distinct improvements: increased sensitivity, homogenous pressure and adaptability. They can basically take on anything you throw their way. The midsole combined to the P3 Patent System means the shoe retains its push-pull toe power throughout its lifespan, and provides solid support even if the shoe is not worn excessively tightly. This construction feature, along with the speed-lacing system, makes the shoe adaptable to a broad spectrum of foot shapes.
No-Edge Technology in Detail
- Sensitivity is improved thanks to the reduced layer of rubber - the No-Edge construction system reduces the distance between the foot and the rock surface, enhancing foot sensitivity on holds.
- Specifically developed to provide 'homogenous pressure', whereby the absence of any edges allows the foot to exert an all-round equal push on the inner side of the shoe.
- The No-Edge design maximises the surface area in contact with the foot under all conditions.
Sizing
If you require some assistance with sizing this climbing shoe to your particular needs click here: Rock Climbing Shoe Sizing Guide
Specification
- Lining: Pacific coupled with microfibre zones
- Midsole: Anatomical support in Hytrel in the metatarsal region + P3 system
- Outsole: Vibram® XSGrip2 (3mm)
- Upper: Suede leather combined with microfibre
- Gender: Unisex
- Closure: Lace
- Weight: 450g (EU 39)
Related Products and Collections
- More La Sportiva Climbing Shoes are available in our La Sportiva Climbing Shoes Collection
- See more climbing shoes in our Climbing Shoes Collection
- See more products in our La Sportiva Collection
