La Sportiva Katana Lace Women's
La Sportiva
Women's lace version of the Katana with XS Edge rubber and partial midsole. Precise lace fit for long outdoor days - trad, multi-pitch, sport. Women's-specific last for a better heel and forefoot fit.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Versatile on different rock types
- Profile translates between gym holds and real rock
- Full lace-up for the most adjustable fit
- Supports resoling to extend the shoe's life
Trade-offs
- Slower on-off than velcro
- Partial midsole less supportive than men's full version
- Break-in needed
Sizing & Fit
Women's-specific cut with narrower volumes and heels. Leather will stretch roughly 0.5 EU; consider sizing down 0.5 if between sizes. Perfect for narrow, lower-volume feet.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian, roman and greek toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.64 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Tenaya Masai (0.61, softer) and the Scarpa Blackbird (0.67, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Katana Lace Women's |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 430g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |