La Sportiva Cobra Eco
La Sportiva
Eco-friendly version of the Cobra slipper. FriXion Eco rubber is recycled but still grips well on indoor holds. Forefoot midsole under a flat last - a comfortable, sustainable option for gym climbing and easy outdoor routes.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Sustainable recycled rubber
- Good sensitivity without midsole
- Comfortable flat profile
- Easy pull-on design
- Built for comfort first, performance where it counts on slabs
Trade-offs
- FriXion Eco wears faster than Vibram compounds
- No support for longer climbs
- Less sticky than XS Grip2
Sizing & Fit
Leather upper stretches roughly half a size. Size true-to-fit for a comfortable gym shoe.
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: 0.30 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Ocun Havoc (0.21, softer) and the Andrea Boldrini Spider (0.36, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Cobra Eco |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Feel | Moderate-Soft |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | FriXion Eco |
| Rubber Thickness | 3mm |
| Weight (pair) | 430g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 64.80 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 65.97 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 64.80 EUR at bergzeit.de, 50% below the 129.00 EUR list price. 2 shops currently stock it (64.80 to 65.97 EUR).