La Sportiva Skwama
La Sportiva
Aggressive velcro shoe for steep sport climbing and bouldering. Vibram XS Grip2 rubber, full midsole, P3 System. The split-sole design increases sensitivity in the arch. Leather upper with high-quality heel cup for powerful hooking. A favourite among strong sport climbers.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Excellent heel hooking
- Split sole increases sensitivity
- P3 System maintains shape
- Good toe power on steep terrain
- Powerful downturn for pulling through roofs
Trade-offs
- Aggressive shape - uncomfortable for long wear
Sizing & Fit
Leather/microfiber upper stretches significantly. Multiple reviewers report sizing down 1-1.5 EU from typical Sportiva size. Built on a wide last for an aggressive shoe.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, wide heel, suits greek toe shapes.
Expect roughly a full size of stretch; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.33 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the Scarpa Drago LV (0.25, softer) and the Tenaya Indalo (0.41, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Skwama |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Moderate-Soft |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 420g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| outdoor-climbing.de | 127.85 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 127.90 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 128.00 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 129.59 EUR |
| epictv.com | 132.56 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 132.95 EUR |
| climbingzone.es | 134.97 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 135.90 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 136.21 EUR |
| chalkr.de | 137.90 EUR |
| + 8 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 127.85 EUR at outdoor-climbing.de, 27% below the 175.00 EUR list price. 18 shops currently stock it (127.85 to 160.00 EUR).