La Sportiva Solution Comp
La Sportiva
Competition version of the Solution with XS Grip2 rubber and partial midsole. Aggressive downturn, Lock-Harness heel system, Fast Lacing System. Designed for hard bouldering and comp climbing where precision on overhanging terrain is everything.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Lock-Harness heel is bomber
- Fast Lacing for quick adjustment
- XS Grip2 for maximum grip
- Aggressive profile grabs holds on steep lines
- Strap design doesn't slow you down between attempts
Trade-offs
- Painful for extended wear
- Aggressive shape limits versatility
- Hard to wear for more than a pitch or two
Sizing & Fit
No stretch; synthetic holds its shape from day one. True-to-size for average feet.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.34 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the Scarpa Drago (0.28, softer) and the Tenaya Mastia (0.40, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Solution Comp |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 516g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| barrabes.com | 118.99 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 124.90 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 125.85 EUR |
| sportfits.de | 127.35 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 130.92 EUR |
| 8a.de | 134.99 EUR |
| sport-bittl.com | 135.00 EUR |
| biwakschachtel-tuebingen.de | 135.00 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 135.90 EUR |
| snowleader.be | 135.90 EUR |
| + 33 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 118.99 EUR at barrabes.com, 36% below the 185.00 EUR list price. 43 shops currently stock it (118.99 to 179.99 EUR).