La Sportiva Skwama Lite
La Sportiva
Lighter, vegan-friendly version of the Skwama with FriXion Black rubber and synthetic upper. Velcro closure, full midsole, slight downturn - toned down from the original Skwama's aggression for a wider range of climbing.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Vegan construction
- Lighter than original Skwama
- FriXion Black grips well
- Moderate downturn is versatile
- Shape adapts to the angles you see on most sport climbs
Trade-offs
- Synthetic upper doesn't mould like leather
- FriXion Black less durable
- Less aggressive than original Skwama
Sizing & Fit
Minimal stretch expected; wear your true street size. True-to-size for average feet.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits greek toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.67 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Vapor V (0.61, softer) and the Scarpa Vapor (0.72, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Skwama Lite |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Moderate-Soft |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | FriXion Black |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 410g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| snowleader.com | 109.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 114.03 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 114.95 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 115.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 116.90 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 117.00 EUR |
| 8a.de | 122.99 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 123.50 EUR |
| 9cclimbing.com | 126.52 EUR |
| globetrotter.de | 129.95 EUR |
| + 8 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 109.90 EUR at snowleader.com, 15% below the 130.00 EUR list price. 18 shops currently stock it (109.90 to 136.89 EUR).