How to size La Sportiva Genius?
In terms of sizing, the Genius fits like most other shoes in La Sportiva’s lineup, which means we recommend going down a full size from your street shoes. For reference, our tester wears an 8.5 in his regular shoes and found the 7.5 Genius (European size 40) to be comfortable right out of the box.
Do La Sportiva Genius stretch?
The La Sportiva Genius is designed to fit like a sock, and you have to expect some stretching of about half a size.
Do climbing shoes fit true to size?
Climbing shoes generally fit your foot quite snugly. This means that there is a very small margin of error in both the fit and the size. The fact that the sizes which climbing shoe manufacturers use differ from the standard street shoe sizes can make it is difficult to find the right size.
What is no edge technology?
In No-Edge models, the sole wraps and follows the natural shape of the toes. It eliminates the sharp angle that creates an edge on traditional climbing shoes.
What kind of shoe is the La Sportiva genius?
Built upon the PD85 last (the same as the legendary Testarossa), the Genius is a high performance shoe designed for steep terrain. La Sportiva really pulled out all the stops with this model. Imagine the shape and support of the Testarossa, combined with the comfort and fit of the Solution,…
How big do La Sportiva climbing shoes get?
Lined shoes stretch about a half size. Remember: a well-fit comfortable shoe will work better than an ill-fitting tighter shoe. La Sportiva’s diverse last families have been specifically designed to conform to the widest possible range of both foot shape and climbing use.
What kind of technology does La Sportiva use?
The Genius climbing shoe uses the innovative No-Edge technology by La Sportiva and features a lace-up closure system. It uniquely combines the sensitivity and performance of the “no-edge” technology to the comfort, precision and volume adaptability of lace-up models.
How to measure the size of a La Sportiva boot?
Make sure the external boot shell is completely open and that it is kept at room temperature. Insert the foot bed into the liner to determine the “top-cap” height within the boot. Use a sock to help the foot slide easily into position. Put the La Sportiva liner in the oven and leave to warm up for 10/12 minutes.
