Lowa Falco Lace
Lowa
The Falco Lace is a medium-stiff, moderately downturned lace shoe from Lowa for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Lowa lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
Combining slight asymmetry with standard volume, this shoe combines a moderately downturned profile with a lace closure. Its moderate feel and standard volume accommodate a range of foot shapes while maintaining support. Ideal for sport, trad and multi-pitch climbing, this shoe excels on technical terrain.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Falco Lace ranks in the top 15% for smearing, the top 32% for sensitivity and the top 41% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Falco Lace strengths
- Middle-of-the-road profile for a wide range of grades
- Laces distribute pressure evenly over the top of the foot
- Versatile compound handles both gym and crag
- Stiff enough to edge, soft enough to smear
Falco Lace trade-offs
- The fit you feel in the shop is the fit you'll have
How the Falco Lace fits
Expect minimal stretch.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman 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: 0.42 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Evolv V6 (0.34, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct (0.45, stiffer).
Falco Lace specifications
| Brand | Lowa |
| Model | Falco Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 460 g (16.2 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Falco Lace costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Falco Lace in stock right now.
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