La Sportiva Genius
La Sportiva
La Sportiva's No-Edge lace shoe for high-end sport climbing. The Genius pairs the No-Edge concept - maximising rubber-to-rock contact on irregular footholds - with a precise lace closure for fine volume adjustment. P3 system maintains downturn over the shoe's lifespan. Vibram XS Grip2 sole at 3 mm for maximum sensitivity. Ideal for technical face climbing, smearing on granite, and pocketed limestone.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- No-Edge technology for superb smearing
- Lace closure for precise fit adjustment
- P3 system maintains shape over time
- Excellent sensitivity on technical terrain
- Steep profile excels on overhanging routes
Trade-offs
- Soft sole wears faster on rough rock
- Uncomfortable for anything except hard climbing
Sizing & Fit
Synthetic upper won't stretch. Size true-to-size or half size down for performance fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.56 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the Tenaya Iati (0.48, softer) and the Scarpa Boostic (0.58, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Genius |
| Closure | Lace |
| Feel | Soft |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3mm |
| Weight (pair) | 440g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| epictv.com | 82.81 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 89.00 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 101.97 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 139.99 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 149.90 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 155.00 EUR |
| 8a.de | 155.99 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 157.40 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 157.50 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 167.43 EUR |
| + 3 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 82.81 EUR at epictv.com, 53% below the 175.00 EUR list price. 13 shops currently stock it (82.81 to 175.00 EUR).