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Down Turn                      Toes Flat                    
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Sole Thickness                      4 mm                    
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Material                      Leather                    
Resoleable                      Yes                    
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Pontas Lace-Up Rock Climbing Shoes
Five.Ten
Anasazi Verde Climbing Shoes
La Sportiva N.A.
Miura VS Climbing Shoes
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Pontas Rock Climbing Shoes
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Demorto Rock Climbing Shoes
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Evo Rock Climbing Shoes
Five.Ten
VMile Climbing Shoes
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Bandit Rock Climbing Shoes
Five.Ten
Spire Climbing Shoes
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Optimus Prime Rock Climbing Shoes
Five.Ten
Anasazi Moccasym Climbing Shoes
La Sportiva N.A.
Mythos Climbing Shoes
Five.Ten
Anasazi VCS/ V2 Climbing Shoes
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Royale Rock Climbing Shoes
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K2 Lace Rock Climbing Shoes
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Defy Rock Climbing Shoes
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Kaos II Rock Climbing Shoes
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Optimus Rock Climbing Shoes
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Predator Rock Climbing Shoes
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Quest-AF Rock Climbing Shoes
Kayland
Crux Grip Approach Shoes - Men's
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Women's Hera Rock Climbing Shoes
Recommended Use                      All Around                    
Features
  • Asymmetrical toe profile with KA-1 last
  • 4.2 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber sole
  • 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • Non-stretch Synthratek synthetic upper
  • Cotton lining
  • MX-2: 2mm stiff half-length midsole and 1mm full-length midsole
  • Stealth ONYXX rubber
  • Moderately stiff midsole
  • Magic fingers heel cup that suctions to your foot
  • Lace up for precise fit
  • Cowdura upper
  • La Sportiva Miura VS has won the Editor's Choice award from Climbing Magazine
  • La Sportiva Miura VS has also won the 2009 B.I.G. (best in gear) award from Rock and Ice magazine
  • Rock and Ice editor Jeff Jackson,says"if you see the B.I.G. logo on a piece of gear, you know it earned it"
  • Easy to use Velcro system for easy on and off convenience
  • Slingshot rand and power hinge system gives you the ultimate edging power
  • Sticky Vibram® XS Grip rubber
  • Leather upper
  • Slip Lasted construction
  • 4mm Vibram® sole with XS Grip
  • WEIGHT: 9.52 oz/270 gm
  • Non-stretch Synthratek synthetic upper
  • Cotton fiber lining
  • Asymmetrical toe profile (KA-1 last)
  • 4.2 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber sole
  • 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • MX-S 1.5mm 3/4 - length semi-stiff midsole
  • Assembled in U.S.A.
  • PROFILE: Symmetrical toe profile (KSA-1 last)
  • SOLE: 4.2 mm TRAX® XF-3 high friction rubber outsole with thickness gradients
  • RAND: 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • UPPER: Leather
  • LINING: Unlined
  • MIDSOLE: MX-2 2mm stiff full-length midsole
  • PROFILE: asymmetrical toe profile (KA-1 last)
  • SOLE: 4.2 mm TRAX® XF-3 high friction rubber outsole with thickness gradients
  • RAND: 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • UPPER: Non-stretch Synthratek synthetic upper
  • LINING: Microfiber lining
  • MIDSOLE: MX-1 1.5mm semi-stiff half-length midsole
  • Leather
  • Stealth Onyxx
  • Medium Asymmetrical Curvature
  • VELCRO-Brand fasteners
  • PROFILE:Asymmetrical toe profile (KA-1 last)
  • SOLE: 4.2 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber
  • RAND: 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • UPPER: Non-stretch Synthratek synthetic upper
  • LINING: Microfiber lining
  • MIDSOLE: MX-2 2mm stiff teardrop shape half-length midsole
  • Split leather
  • Stealth C4
  • Asym toe
  • Conventional lacing
  • Keep in mind that leather climbing shoes tend to stretch and you may want to purchase them a half size smaller than your normal shoe size. Most of the stretch will be in the width, although they will stretch a little in length.
  • Semi symmetrical down cambered profile with CS1 last
  • 4.2 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber sole
  • 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • Perforated elastic Synthratek synthetic upper with moisture wicking qualities
  • Cotton fiber lining in heel cup and toe box
  • MPX-1: 1.3mm stiff poly-dynamic full-length midsole
  • Split leather
  • C4 Stealth
  • Asym toe profile
  • Slip on
  • High performance, bouldering, cracks
  • Keep in mind that leather climbing shoes tend to stretch. You may want to purchase them one-half to one full size smaller than your normal shoe size. Most of the stretch will be in the width, although they will stretch a little in length.
  • Unlined leather upper
  • Dri-Lex® tongue
  • Slip lasted construction (RN25 last)
  • Supportive and sensitive 1.1 mm. Laspoflex midsole
  • 4 mm. XSV sole with a 1.8 mm. SXV Rand
  • Weight: 9 oz. per shoe in women's size 7
  • Lined Cowdura synthetic upper
  • Stealth® ONYXX™ soles
  • Side exit heel seam
  • Dual pull-on loops
  • Asym™ toe
  • Slingshot rand
  • VELCRO® Brand Closure
  • PROFILE: Symmetrical toe profile (KSA-1 last)
  • SOLE: 5mm TRAX® XT-5 high frictin rubber outsole
  • RAND: 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • UPPER: Leather
  • LINING: Front - lined, back – unlined
  • MIDSOLE: MPX-2 2mm stiff full-length midsole
  • Material: UPPER Perforated elastic Synthratek synthetic upper
  • Asymmetrical toe profile (KA-1 last)
  • SOLE4.2 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber
  • RAND2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • LINING Perforated cotton linning
  • MIDSOLE MX-S: 1mm sensitive full-length midsole
  • Non-stretch Synthratek synthetic upper
  • Nylon lining
  • Asymmetrical toe profile (KA-1 last)
  • 4.2 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber sole
  • 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • MX-1 1mm sensitive teardrop half-length midsole
  • Material: UPPER Perforated elastic Synthratek synthetic upper
  • Asymmetrical toe profile (KA-1 last)
  • SOLE4.2 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber
  • RAND2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • LINING Perforated cotton linning
  • MIDSOLE MX-S: 0.5mm sensitive half-length midsole
  • PROFILE : Semi symmetrical down cambered (CS1 last)
  • SOLE: 4.2 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber
  • RAND: 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • UPPER: Perforated elastic Synthratek synthetic upper with moisture wicking qualities
  • LINING: Unlined
  • MIDSOLE: MPX-1: 1.3mm stiff poly-dynamic full-length midsole
  • PROFILE: Asymmetrical downturned toe profile (KDA-1 last)
  • SOLE: 4.2 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber
  • RAND: 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • UPPER: Non-stretch Synthratek synthetic upper
  • LINING: Microfiber lining
  • MIDSOLE: MX-1 1mm sensitive teardrop half-length midsole
  • PROFILE: Asymmetrical toe profile (KA-1 last)
  • SOLE: 5 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber
  • RAND: 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • UPPER: Non-stretch Synthratek synthetic upper
  • LINING: Nylon lining
  • MIDSOLE: MX-2: 2mm stiff full-length midsole + MX-1 : 1mm full-length midsole
  • The Quest-AF is the official shoe for the Access Fund and 1% of all sales on this shoe will be donated to the Access Fund Organization for the preservation and protection of our climbing areas. www.accessfund.org
  • Material: UPPER - Breathable abrasion resistant textile + Suede 1.4/1.6 mm.
  • Extended Lacing: The lacing extends the full length of the foot to ensure a precise fit right down to the toe area
  • Microporous Midsole: Offers excellent shock absorption and stability
  • LINING: Three dimensional mesh
  • MIDSOLE: Shock absorber microporous
  • Action leather toe bumper
  • SOLE: Kayland Hexagon Grip.
  • Kayland Hexagon Grip Outsole: A specially-formulated sticky rubber compound combined with a suction-cup style tread design delivers outstanding traction and grip for climbing on technical terrain
  • Vibram Friction outsole
  • Recommended for: Hiking — Approach & Trekking
  • Women's asymmetrical toe profile
  • 4.2 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber sole
  • 2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
  • Non-stretch Synthratek synthetic upper
  • Microfiber lining
  • MX-1 1mm sensitive teardrop half-length midsole
Weight                      8 oz.                    
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

  1. Down Turn
  2. Toes Flat is designed for more comfort and usually intend for begginers, Downward Toes is designed for more advanced climbers and more ability to ultilize the toes.
  3. Weight
  4. 1/ 2 Pair
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