La Sportiva Otaki Women's
La Sportiva
Women's Otaki with XS Grip2 rubber and full midsole - slightly different spec from the men's version with stickier rubber and more support. Versatile moderate downturn for gym and outdoor climbing. Women's-specific last.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Sticky XS Grip2 rubber
- Full midsole for support
- Versatile moderate downturn
- Downturn handles overhanging sections without killing your feet
- Open the straps and your feet breathe instantly
Trade-offs
- Full midsole reduces sensitivity
- Not aggressive enough for steep terrain
- Can run narrow
Sizing & Fit
Women's-specific cut with narrower volumes and heels. Minimal stretch expected; wear your true street size. Perfect for narrow, lower-volume feet.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal 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 | Otaki Women's |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Stiff-Moderate |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 350g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| sport-conrad.com | 134.95 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 134.95 EUR at sport-conrad.com, 20% below the 169.00 EUR list price. 1 shops currently stock it.