La Sportiva Solution Comp Climbing Shoes Blue Red Women - 34

I've been wearing the regular (women's) solutions for over a decade, and have always loved them. Every time I've tried a different show I've been disappointed, and reverted back to the solutions. This time certainly did not disappoint. These kicks are amazing on small jibs and the heel is much more forgiving than the regular solution's. They are a bit more challenging to get on, but once they're on your foot, they're super snug and relatively comfortable. These are perfect for the gym and more technical outdoor climbing, but not as good as the regular solutions at toeing in on steep pockets (e.g., I prefer the regular solutions outside at the Red).

The solution comp provides the perfect combo of precision and sensitivity!I currently own the Skwama, Solution, and Genius from La Sportiva, and this shoe fits into that line up as a nice blend of all three.The profile of the toe box provides the precision I love from the regular Solution. With the pointier toe, you are able to easily place all of your power down onto tiny edges or cram your toe into smaller pockets.The sensitivity of the shoe and the increased toe hooking rubber brings in my favorite elements from the Skwama. It is so easy to trust your feet in these shoes! I've now tested these shoes on both polished limestone smears and pockets at Wild Iris and on the smooth slippery cobbles of Maple and Echo Canyon, and they performed extremely well across ... MoreThe solution comp provides the perfect combo of precision and sensitivity!I currently own the Skwama, Solution, and Genius from La Sportiva, and this shoe fits into that line up as a nice blend of all three.The profile of the toe box provides the precision I love from the regular Solution. With the pointier toe, you are able to easily place all of your power down onto tiny edges or cram your toe into smaller pockets.The sensitivity of the shoe and the increased toe hooking rubber brings in my favorite elements from the Skwama. It is so easy to trust your feet in these shoes! I've now tested these shoes on both polished limestone smears and pockets at Wild Iris and on the smooth slippery cobbles of Maple and Echo Canyon, and they performed extremely well across the board!Lastly, the heel on the comp model is updated from the 3d molded heel of the regular Solution. The heel was my least favorite thing about the original Solution, but my complaints have been remedied with this new update. The heel is much lower profile, similar to that on the Genius, and it feels far more sensitive and responsive than the regular Solution.I think this is an excellent all around shoe. It has the precision for small holds and the sensitivity for smearing on insecure placements. The closure system allows your heel to feel rock solid in the shoe, and the toe-hooking patch is massive. Pick up a pair and you won't be disappointed!As for sizing: I wear a 41.5 in Skwama and Genius, and 42 in regular Solution. I went with 42 in these and they feel great.Update: I have now used this shoe for indoor climbing as well as outdoor bouldering. This shoe is perfect for bouldering. The heel and toe both stick well for all of your technical hooking needs. The sensitivity and precision this shoe provides works perfectly on almost any boulder problem, indoor or out.

I have tried many shoes over the last 3 years. The shoe I trusted the most and excelled with was the Solution. The only issue I had was, the heel NEVER felt secure even if I downsized a lot. There was slippage. So then comes the Solution Comp.. and wow. It's the perfect shoe. It fits just like the Solution (I got the same exact size), it's a little less painful on the toes because of the revised heel shape, and FINALLY my heel feels secure! Heel hooks are so much better in this shoe than the regular Solution. I have a narrow foot and mostly climb indoors. The toe box and rubber feel the same as the Solution -- I literally didn't notice a difference and immediately trusted this shoe even on Day 1 -- no need to break them in much. I also get compliments on the ... MoreI have tried many shoes over the last 3 years. The shoe I trusted the most and excelled with was the Solution. The only issue I had was, the heel NEVER felt secure even if I downsized a lot. There was slippage. So then comes the Solution Comp.. and wow. It's the perfect shoe. It fits just like the Solution (I got the same exact size), it's a little less painful on the toes because of the revised heel shape, and FINALLY my heel feels secure! Heel hooks are so much better in this shoe than the regular Solution. I have a narrow foot and mostly climb indoors. The toe box and rubber feel the same as the Solution -- I literally didn't notice a difference and immediately trusted this shoe even on Day 1 -- no need to break them in much. I also get compliments on the color/look of this shoe! This will now be my recurring purchase of climbing shoes. If you love the Solution but the heel isn't quite right for your foot, give these a try.I wear 6.5 in women's sandals and 7 in street shoes/boots. I got these in a 37/6.5 (just like the Solutions) and they fit wonderfully. It's a tight fit for me without being uncomfortable. I prefer not to downsize a ton. If you like a snug but comfortable fit, go with street shoe size.