LA SPORTIVA Otaki Climbing Shoes Blue / Flame, 36

Performance climbing shoe, precise, supportive and structured: ideal for climbing on crags, walls and boulders. Otaki in Japanese Samurai slang is the oldest single wire sword: extremely sharp and precise also on small targets. A concept perfectly applicable to climbing: Otaki is a precise, supportive and structured climbing shoe, ideal for climbing in crags, on walls and boulders thanks to features that meet the requirements of today’s modern climbers. The new construction method combines the advantages of the all round snug fit of a slipper to the precision and volume regulation of a Velcro closure shoe. This solution guarantees maximum sensitivity and precision even in torsion: the shoe perfectly follows the movements of the climber eliminating empty volumes and rigid zones. The Innovative S-Heel™ allows to maintain perfect torsion stability accentuating performance and adaptability in heel hooks when bouldering. Features: - The new construction concept combines the advantages of the snug fitting slipper to the precision and volume control of a Velcro closure shoe. - Maximum sensitivity and precision also in torsion: the shoe perfectly follows the movements of the foot and avoids empty volumes and rigid points - The P3 System and the construction of the sole allow for accentuated lift on small cracks and notches - Heel shell with innovative S-Heel ™: maintains perfect stability in torsion accentuating the performance and adaptability in the heel hooking Specifications: - Upper: Microfibre and suede leather, tubular construction. - Lining: Pacific front. - Fit: Medium. - Midsole: 1,1 mm LaSpoFlex + P3 System. - Sole: 4 mm Vibram XS-Edge. - Patent: P3 System: Permanent Power Platform. - Weight: 450 g Technology: XS grip 2: - The natural evolution of the lead and bouldering world championship-winning compound, XS Grip 2 improves upon the superior grip characteristics of XS Grip and delivers outstanding precision of support, shape stability. Suggested use: in climbing conditions where pure friction is the primary need. Disciplines: bouldering and lead climbing, indoor and outdoor climbing, extremely. XS Edge: - Developed for maximum support, XS Edge allows you to focus your weight on the tiniest of holds. Thanks to improved plastic deformation resistance, XS Edge keeps its shape through hours of repeated abuse, whether in hot or cold weather. Suggested use: in climbing conditions where secure edging is paramount. Disciplines: lead climbing, bouldering, outdoor and indoor climbing, micro holds and extreme edging. Optimal balance of performance and durability.