La Sportiva Futura
La Sportiva
An aggressive velcro shoe for advanced climbers. XS Grip2 rubber at 3mm delivers high sensitivity on micro-holds. The microfiber upper fits close from day one. P3 System helps maintain the downturn shape. Toe midsole adds just enough structure. A high-end sport climbing shoe for steep terrain and small features.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Extreme sensitivity - thin LaSpoFlex toe midsole
- P3 System holds aggressive shape
- Microfiber upper fits close with no break-in
- XS Grip2 sticks on small holds
- Aggressive downturn drives toe power on overhangs
Trade-offs
- No support - feet tire fast on long routes
- No adjustability as a slipper
- Not a shoe you want to hike to the crag in
Sizing & Fit
Microfiber minimal stretch fits true-to-size. Size for a snug, precise fit.
Fit profile: narrow width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.31 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the Scarpa Drago (0.28, softer) and the Tenaya Mastia (0.40, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Futura |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3mm |
| Weight (pair) | 440g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bananafingers.co.uk | 99.74 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 107.22 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 109.90 EUR |
| 9b-plus.com | 113.56 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 115.50 EUR |
| sportfits.de | 119.65 EUR |
| sport-bittl.com | 130.00 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 132.30 EUR |
| campobase.net | 139.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 139.90 EUR |
| + 13 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 99.74 EUR at bananafingers.co.uk, 44% below the 179.00 EUR list price. 23 shops currently stock it (99.74 to 168.25 EUR).