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La Sportiva Mantra - Chalk
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La Sportiva Mantra Climbing Shoe - Chalk
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Mantra Rock Climbing Shoe 36.5 / Chalk
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originally posted on backcountry.com
This is my first slipper and my first No-Edge shoe. I wear a 43 Miura (lace + VS). The Mantra is made on the same last as the Miura (PD75), so I bought a 43 Mantra. The fit is comparable, as expected. Its a little more snug across the forefoot, but after one session in the gym I noticed some stretch. The heel feels like a second layer of skin on my foot, and its surprisingly comfortable for a performance fit shoe (my Miura VS make a 'hotspot' across my toes and the Mantra does not). The Mantra is super light, VERY flexible, and the most sensitive shoe I've worn. The XS Grip2 rubber makes it stick to everything. I have a feeling this will be my go to shoe when precision is key.
originally posted on backcountry.com
I have worn the Scarpa VSR's for a year and wanted to try a softer slipper. The shoe fits my foot pretty well compared to the VSRs. I got a 40.5 but definitely could have gone smaller. I would recommend 2-2.5 sizes smaller from street shoe; 1.5 if you want more comfort.
originally posted on rockrun.com
Really soft, comfortable and fit like a glove. Personally, I enjoy the extra sensitivity- help me feel more confident stepping on some footholds.
| Variant | |
| color | Chalk |
| size | 41.5 |
La Sportiva Mantra - Chalk
Delivery $39.90
La Sportiva Mantra Climbing Shoe - Chalk
Free delivery between Thu – Sat
Mantra Rock Climbing Shoe 36.5 / Chalk
Free delivery
This is my first slipper and my first No-Edge shoe. I wear a 43 Miura (lace + VS). The Mantra is made on the same last as the Miura (PD75), so I bought a 43 Mantra. The fit is comparable, as expected. Its a little more snug across the forefoot, but after one session in the gym I noticed some stretch. The heel feels like a second layer of skin on my foot, and its surprisingly comfortable for a performance fit shoe (my Miura VS make a 'hotspot' across my toes and the Mantra does not). The Mantra is super light, VERY flexible, and the most sensitive shoe I've worn. The XS Grip2 rubber makes it stick to everything. I have a feeling this will be my go to shoe when precision is key.
I have worn the Scarpa VSR's for a year and wanted to try a softer slipper. The shoe fits my foot pretty well compared to the VSRs. I got a 40.5 but definitely could have gone smaller. I would recommend 2-2.5 sizes smaller from street shoe; 1.5 if you want more comfort.
Really soft, comfortable and fit like a glove. Personally, I enjoy the extra sensitivity- help me feel more confident stepping on some footholds.
The La Sportiva Mantra is a great show and true to its name (word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation). I can't stop telling people how good these shoes are!I primarily climb inside on plastic, so I wanted something soft and comfortable that was aggressive enough to play on overhangs but not so much that volumes were unusable. Somehow the Mantra does both exceptionally well.They are super soft and I receive excellent feedback on all hold types. The no edge technology makes finding the sweet spot on most holds effortless. Although for more crimpy routes I would recommend a more firm, stiffer shoe.Honestly they just make every session fun!
These last significantly longer in the gym than my other La Sportiva shoes. They also perform well on a wide variety of holds and angles. Not the best for steep board climbing, but the other factors outweigh this attribute.
I really enjoyed using them at the gym, but after only 3 months they are do for resoling. La Sportiva said that this can be expected for the no edge technology so keep that in mind. I own two more pairs of la Sportiva and none of them have the amount wear and tear that these got in this short period of time.Sizing was the same as other La Sportiva shoes for me, they do tend to stretch a bit more though.
I liked the shoes design, but I am more used to a harder rubber like the solutions. These are great if you like soft soles with the convenience of slip on
This is the first real upgrade to the simple sensitive slipper concept since the Cobra, and it is a worthy step forward! As a fan of sensitive shoes I have always wanted something one step more sensitive until now. This is it! The ultimate soft climbing shoe. A Vibram Grip2 sock with no edge benefits. Fantastic! I am sold!
These fit true to La Sportiva size, but Sportivas run very large compared to street shoe sizing, so if you're familiar with La Sportiva, get somewhere around your normal size, but if you're going by street shoe size, you need to downsize.I have found these to stretch less than anticipated, especially in the toe box, almost not at all for me, and I've used them 20+ sessions. They were relatively comfortable right out of the box, but quite tight at the same time, and if I get them again, I'm going a half size larger. Although this is purely a matter of comfort, not performance, as they perform impeccably at the current size. That said, someone else told me they wished they had gone a half size smaller. So who knows.These are surprisingly supportive for how minimal ... MoreThese fit true to La Sportiva size, but Sportivas run very large compared to street shoe sizing, so if you're familiar with La Sportiva, get somewhere around your normal size, but if you're going by street shoe size, you need to downsize.I have found these to stretch less than anticipated, especially in the toe box, almost not at all for me, and I've used them 20+ sessions. They were relatively comfortable right out of the box, but quite tight at the same time, and if I get them again, I'm going a half size larger. Although this is purely a matter of comfort, not performance, as they perform impeccably at the current size. That said, someone else told me they wished they had gone a half size smaller. So who knows.These are surprisingly supportive for how minimal they are. It's basically a sock, but it doesn't feel that way at all when you're wearing it. The heel is phenomenal for a slipper, the best I've had on any shoe, including lace and velcro, which includes many La Sportiva in this same size where the heel was still very good.
the perfect shoe for people who don't like shoes....the barefoot shoe of the climbing world. strong healthy feet are a must though, don't expect any support.
| Variant | |
| color | Chalk |
| size | 41.5 |
Over 20 years ago in 1999, well ahead of its time; one of the lightest and most sensitive climbing shoes with No-Edge technology was developed - that shoe was the Mantra. Now, in 2024, the third iteration of the Mantra is being reintroduced with the latest technological advancements and remains to be one of the lightest and most sensitive shoes in the market and within La Sportiva’s line of shoes. Slip your foot in and the performance and comfort will become your new climbing mantra.
Over 20 years ago in 1999, well ahead of its time; one of the lightest and most sensitive climbing shoes with No-Edge technology was developed - that shoe was the Mantra. Now, in 2024, the third iteration of the Mantra is being reintroduced with the latest technological advancements and remains to be one of the lightest and most sensitive shoes in the market and within La Sportiva’s line of shoes. Slip your foot in and the performance and comfort will become your new climbing mantra.
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La Sportiva Mantra Climbing Shoe - Chalk
Over 20 years ago in 1999, well ahead of its time; one of the lightest and most sensitive climbing shoes with No-Edge technology was developed - that shoe was the Mantra. Now, in 2024, the third iteration of the Mantra is being reintroduced with the latest technological advancements and remains to be one of the lightest and most sensitive shoes in the market and within La Sportiva’s line of shoes. Slip your foot in and the performance and comfort will become your new climbing mantra.
Over 20 years ago in 1999, well ahead of its time; one of the lightest and most sensitive climbing shoes with No-Edge technology was developed - that shoe was the Mantra. Now, in 2024, the third iteration of the Mantra is being reintroduced with the latest technological advancements and remains to be one of the lightest and most sensitive shoes in the market and within La Sportiva’s line of shoes. Slip your foot in and the performance and comfort will become your new climbing mantra.
