La Sportiva Solution Women's
La Sportiva
Women's Solution with XS Grip2 rubber and the same Lock-Harness heel system. Aggressive downturn for steep climbing, Fast Lacing System, women's-specific last. For strong climbers on overhanging routes and problems.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at intermediate to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Women's-specific heel fit with Lock-Harness
- Fast Lacing for quick adjustment
- XS Grip2 grip
- Hooks pockets and edges on steep walls
- Velcro makes shoe changes quick between routes
Trade-offs
- Painful for extended wear
- Aggressive - not beginner friendly
- Uncomfortable for anything except hard climbing
Sizing & Fit
Women's-specific cut with narrower volumes and heels. No stretch; synthetic holds its shape from day one. Perfect for narrow, lower-volume feet.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; moderate 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 Women's |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 450g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| barrabes.com | 115.49 EUR |
| bouldercity-shop.com | 121.43 EUR |
| epictv.com | 139.90 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 143.49 EUR |
| decathlon.fr | 145.00 EUR |
| 8a.de | 147.99 EUR |
| decathlon.it | 157.99 EUR |
| decathlon.es | 157.99 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 115.49 EUR at barrabes.com, 35% below the 179.00 EUR list price. 8 shops currently stock it (115.49 to 157.99 EUR).