La Sportiva Mythos Women's
La Sportiva
Women's version of the classic Mythos. Same flat, supportive design with 5mm XS Edge rubber and continuous lacing. Women's last for a better fit on narrower heels. A trad and multi-pitch staple.
Best For
Best for trad multipitch and sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- All-day comfort
- Continuous lacing for even fit
- Durable 5mm rubber
- Built for comfort first, performance where it counts on slabs
- Rubber splits the difference between sticky and durable
Trade-offs
- No downturn - limited on steep terrain
- Needs break-in
- Heavy for its size
Sizing & Fit
Women's-specific cut with narrower volumes and heels. Leather stretches significantly; size down 1 full EU size from street shoe. Perfect for narrow, lower-volume feet.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Expect roughly a full size of stretch; extended break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.60 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Unparallel Up Rise VCS (0.58, softer) and the Boreal Silex (0.63, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Mythos Women's |
| Closure | Lace |
| Feel | Stiff-Moderate |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 470g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| sport-conrad.com | 104.95 EUR |
| gigasport.at | 124.99 EUR |
| gigasport.de | 124.99 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 104.95 EUR at sport-conrad.com, 24% below the 139.00 EUR list price. 3 shops currently stock it (104.95 to 124.99 EUR).