La Sportiva Cobra 4:99
La Sportiva
Competition-oriented slipper with minimal construction. Toe-only midsole keeps weight down while giving just enough structure for powerful toe hooks. XS Grip2 at 3.5mm is thin and sticky. Flat profile works well on comp-style volumes and slab features.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Extremely lightweight at 320g
- Sticky thin rubber for competition
- Toe midsole adds structure where it counts
- Fast on-off for comps
- Relaxed shape you can wear for hours on trad routes
Trade-offs
- Too soft for outdoor edging
- Flat profile limits steep overhang performance
- Synthetic upper doesn't breathe as well as leather
Sizing & Fit
No stretch; synthetic holds its shape from day one.
Fit profile: narrow width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.27 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Ocun Ribbit (0.19, softer) and the Boreal Alpha (0.37, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Cobra 4:99 |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Feel | Soft |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 320g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| kletterbude.de | 116.95 EUR |
| 8a.de | 121.49 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 116.95 EUR at kletterbude.de, 16% below the 139.00 EUR list price. 2 shops currently stock it (116.95 to 121.49 EUR).