La Sportiva Finale
La Sportiva
Sturdy lace-up all-rounder with thick 5mm XS Edge rubber and a full midsole. Built for long days on rock - gym sessions, outdoor sport, even easy trad. The lacing lets you fine-tune fit across the whole foot. Suede upper in tubular construction breaks in to a custom shape.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Thick 5mm rubber lasts a long time
- Full midsole supports on long routes
- Durable suede construction
- Straight last for natural foot position on easier ground
- Full lace-up for the most adjustable fit
Trade-offs
- Heavy at 480g
- Stiff - less sensitivity on small features
- Needs break-in time
Sizing & Fit
Leather will stretch roughly 0.5 EU; consider sizing down 0.5 if between sizes. True-to-size for average feet.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate 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 | Finale |
| Closure | Lace |
| Feel | Stiff-Moderate |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Edge |
| Rubber Thickness | 5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 480g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| globetrotter.de | 94.47 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 94.50 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 107.92 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 108.00 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 109.95 EUR |
| epictv.com | 112.07 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 114.99 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 115.95 EUR |
| chalkr.de | 119.90 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 119.90 EUR |
| + 8 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 94.47 EUR at globetrotter.de, 5% below the 99.00 EUR list price. 18 shops currently stock it (94.47 to 140.78 EUR).