La Sportiva Katana Women's
La Sportiva
Women's Katana with XS Grip2 rubber (stickier compound than the men's XS Edge), full midsole, and P3 System. Same versatile moderate downturn in a women's-specific last. A reliable all-rounder for gym and outdoor climbing.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Sticky XS Grip2 rubber
- P3 System maintains shape
- Good all-round performance
- Moderate aggression that won't end your session early
- Open the straps and your feet breathe instantly
Trade-offs
- Not aggressive enough for steep terrain
- Velcro wears over time
- Can feel stiff initially
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 toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.61 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Five Ten NIAD Lace (0.53, softer) and the Five Ten NIAD VCS (0.65, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Katana Women's |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Moderate |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 450g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| epictv.com | 124.75 EUR |
| sport-conrad.com | 129.95 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 139.04 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 140.40 EUR |
| 8a.de | 143.99 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 124.75 EUR at epictv.com, 22% below the 159.00 EUR list price. 5 shops currently stock it (124.75 to 143.99 EUR).