La Sportiva Python
La Sportiva
A sensitive shoe with moderate downturn and partial midsole. XS Grip2 rubber at 3.5mm grips well on steep holds. Leather upper stretches to fit. Sits between the flat Cobra and aggressive competition shoes - a versatile choice for intermediate to advanced gym and sport climbing.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Good sensitivity with some support
- XS Grip2 sticks on steep holds
- Leather moulds to foot
- Moderate downturn is versatile
- Downturn handles overhanging sections without killing your feet
Trade-offs
- No adjustability as a slipper
- Stretches over time
- Not enough downturn for hard overhangs
Sizing & Fit
Unlined leather upper stretches up to a full size. Fit as tight as possible - they will stretch significantly even after first use. Intended for lower-volume feet.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly a full size of stretch; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.30 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the So iLL Roam Soft (0.21, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct VSR (0.38, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Python |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 440g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 69.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 87.90 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 89.80 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 115.00 EUR |
| df-sportspecialist.it | 119.00 EUR |
| decathlon.fr | 121.50 EUR |
| kletterladen.nrw | 140.00 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 69.90 EUR at hardloop.de, 55% below the 155.00 EUR list price. 7 shops currently stock it (69.90 to 140.00 EUR).