La Sportiva Gripit
La Sportiva
Kids' climbing shoe with a single velcro strap. Full midsole provides support for developing feet, and FriXion RS rubber grips gym holds. Lightweight at 220g - designed so young climbers can focus on having fun.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Lightweight for small feet
- Easy single-strap closure for kids
- Full midsole protects developing feet
- Grippy on indoor holds
- Flat sole keeps your toes from getting hammered
Trade-offs
- Kids outgrow them quickly
- Only for indoor/easy outdoor use
- Limited sizing range
Sizing & Fit
No stretch; synthetic holds its shape from day one. True-to-size for average feet.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.18 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Tulson Tolf Step 1 (0.13, softer) and the Red Chili Circuit Junior (0.26, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Gripit |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Stiff-Moderate |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | La Sportiva FriXion RS |
| Rubber Thickness | 3mm |
| Weight (pair) | 220g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | Yes |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| deporvillage.com | 57.95 EUR |
| 8a.de | 58.49 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 61.07 EUR |
| chalkr.de | 66.70 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 67.41 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 69.90 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 57.95 EUR at deporvillage.com. 6 shops currently stock it (57.95 to 69.90 EUR).