La Sportiva Aragon
La Sportiva
A comfortable velcro shoe for beginner to intermediate climbers. The Aragon features dual hook-and-loop straps for fast, secure closure and a roomy last (PN 45) that accommodates wider feet. 5 mm FriXion RS rubber provides durability for indoor and outdoor use. Full-length LaspoFlex midsole offers support for all-day sessions. P3 system ensures the moderate downturn holds its shape.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Comfortable wide-foot-friendly fit
- Dual velcro for fast on/off
- Durable 5 mm rubber lasts long
- Good all-round gym shoe
- Wide-foot friendly - accommodates medium and wide feet comfortably
Trade-offs
- Thick sole reduces sensitivity
- Not aggressive enough for steep routes
- Limited edging precision
Sizing & Fit
Leather upper will stretch roughly 0.5 EU. Size true-to-size for comfort or half size down for performance.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.65 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Vapor V (0.61, softer) and the Scarpa Vapor (0.72, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Aragon |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Moderate |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | La Sportiva FriXion RS |
| Rubber Thickness | 5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 440g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 69.90 EUR |
| gigasport.de | 87.99 EUR |
| gigasport.at | 87.99 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 88.00 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 98.96 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 99.00 EUR |
| 8a.de | 101.49 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 109.99 EUR |
| camp4.de | 110.00 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 69.90 EUR at hardloop.de, 36% below the 110.00 EUR list price. 9 shops currently stock it (69.90 to 110.00 EUR).