La Sportiva Zenit
La Sportiva
The Zenit is a medium-stiff, flat-lasted velcro shoe from La Sportiva for sport climbing and bouldering. La Sportiva lists it as narrow-width with a medium heel. In stock at 4 shops from 82.90 EUR.
A gym shoe built around comfort rather than a downturn. The knit upper is light, breathable and wraps the foot, which is what makes it wearable for a whole training session, and the sole is unusual: a half sole with Vibram XS Grip only at the front, over an injection-moulded rear shell. The sticky rubber sits where it touches holds and is easy to resole; the moulded heel is comfortable, supportive and close to indestructible.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Zenit ranks in the top 3% for smearing, the top 5% for sensitivity and the top 19% for comfort.
How the Zenit fits
Comfort last, so it does not need aggressive downsizing. The knit upper gives a little across the width but the moulded rear holds its shape.
Fit profile: narrow width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian and greek toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.29 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Red Chili Circuit Junior (0.27, softer) and the Evolv Defy (0.31, stiffer).
Zenit specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Zenit |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | None |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Zenit costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 4 shops that currently stock it (82.90 to 119.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 82.90 EUR at oliunid.de, 30% below the 119.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 82.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 82.90 EUR |
| iko-sport.com | 109.99 EUR |
| kletterladen.nrw | 119.00 EUR |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 82.90 EUR | 2 |
| 35.5 | 82.90 EUR | 2 |
| 37 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 119.00 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 119.00 EUR | 2 |
| 40.5 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 119.00 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 100.90 EUR | 3 |
| 42 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 43.5 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 44.5 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45.5 | 109.99 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 46.5 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 47 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 47.5 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
| 48 | 119.00 EUR | 1 |
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