La Sportiva
Solution Climbing Shoe - Men's
La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoe - Men's
The La Sportiva Solution is an aggressive, unique, and high-performing climbing shoe that is designed for modern bouldering, overhanging sport routes, technical face routes, and gym climbing.
The La Sportiva Solution (the "solution to all your problems", as La Sportiva say) is pretty ubiquitous amongst boulderers and in climbing gyms. The main difference from other high-performance shoes by La Sportiva is that the Solution features a medium-stiff midsole which will provide extra support on edges and longer boulder problems. But other features include the Lock Harness System® that wraps around the heel of the foot for extra security on heel hooks and blocks, as well as the Fast Lacing System® for a secure fit that doesn't restrict the movement of the shoe. The patented P3® rand system also maintains the shoe's powerful downturned shape for longer!
The Solution is lined in the toe-box and the arch area only, so expect it to stretch around half of a size. La Sportiva recommend that you fit it in the middle of tight and loose for the best performance.
Tech specs
Upper material | Microfiber Suede Leather |
Flex | Medium-stiff |
Closure type | Velcro |
Sizing and fit | Medium Foot |
Color | Solution White / Yellow |
Weight | 0.44 kg (Size 40 EU) |
Last | High Asymmetry |
Sole material | Vibram XS Grip 2 |
Sole thickness | 4mm |
Profile | Downturned |
Features

Full Features List
• Marbled P3® rands - each pair is unique!
• Fast Lacing System® uses a thin, overlapping strap to provide a more comfortable and overall secure fit than one velcro strap - and it's fast!
• Lock Harness® is an x-shaped rand in the rear of the shoe that secures the heel to provide better support and grip during heel hooks
• AWARDS: Climbing Magazine - Editors' Choice, Climbing Magazine - Editors' Choice 2014, Rock and Ice - Best in Gear, Gear Institute - Best in Class 2014, IF Product Design Award 2006

P3® Permanent Power Platform
After intensive abuse, downturned climbing shoes can start to lose their distinctive shape. La Sportiva’s P3 rand system prevents from this happening so your shoe maintains its powerful profile, permanently.

Vibram XS Grip2™
Rubber compound built for pure friction, recommended for use where maximum grip is the primary need - bouldering and sport climbing, indoor climbing, or extremely smooth, polished routes.
The solution's shoes are obviously good shoes, but I'm upset that you've sent me something that's very bad.
The outsole of the heel cup is uneven and there is residue.
Muito boa, robusta, bem reforçada no calcanhar, aconselho o 42 EU para quem como eu calça 40 BR. comprei 42,5 e ficou folgadinha.... pena, percebi que ela só fica bem se ficar bem apertada mesmo, pois a sola é bem grossa.
The La Sportiva Solutions (mens) are a game-changer for my climbing exploits. The Vibram XSGrip2 rubber is thick, yet responsive – it smears well, it edges well, and it wears well. The sock-like fit of the Solutions and the Velcro fastening system coupled with the way the lacing is positioned gives me a precision fit. Once the leather upper is broken in, the Solutions mold to my feet and give me the best bouldering advantage short of my. climbing ability that I could have! Great for sport climbing, too! These are my all-around, go-to shoes from La Sportiva, and they're great!
I have had 7 pairs of solutions, they are just perfect for me. New version looks even better than earlier.
This is my second pair and they are everything you need in a high performance shoe. The only thing with this new pair is that they dye runs and has turn my toe nails yellow. The last pair didnt do this. Still a amazing shoe tho.