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Barracuda Rock Shoe - Men's

- La Sportiva




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Product Details
Description:
A perfect choice for all-around climbers that relish a good crack, the asymmetrical lacing of the La Sportiva Barracuda provides a smooth, snug fit that enhances performance while a unique Vibram Web Rubber forefoot protects your foot - and the shoe - when jamming.

Features:

  • Hook and smear with La Sportiva's exclusive Vibram Web Rubber in the forefoot - it creates a protective, powerful, sticky toe box that provides amazing friction
  • Dial in the out-of-the-way asymmetrical lacing for a fit that hugs your foot snugly
  • Prevent stretch while driving the foot forward for a powerful forefoot fit with the slingshot rand that wraps around the entire foot
  • Edge with precision in the 1.1-millimeter Laspoflex midsole and Powerhinge that provide enhanced stability

Specifications:

  • Upper: leather
  • Lined: Pacific forefoot / Dentex back
  • Outsole: 4 mm Vibram rubber


Specifications based on European size 41.

We ship La Sportiva items only to addresses within the United States

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La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoe - Unisex
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.4 stars
(based on 9 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Lightweight (4), Comfortable (3), Good grip (3), Versatile (3)
Best Uses:
Outdoors (4), Bouldering (3), Long climbs (3), Trad climbing (3)
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
best shoe i have worn except
By love to be on rock from campton new hampshire on 8/28/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Lightweight, Versatile, Very comfy
Cons:
Rubber came off fast
Best Uses:
Bouldering, Long Climbs, Outdoor, Some alpine, Sport climbing, Traditional climbing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoe - Unisex:

This shoe was awesome but.... all the rubber started coming off within the first month of using them. but other then that i loved them.

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Sensitive shoe
By rhyVerified Buyer from San Jose, CA on 8/13/2007
Sizing:
Feels full size too big
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Sensitive
Cons:
a little painful
Best Uses:
Outdoor
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoe - Unisex:

These are a bit asymmetrical for my morton's toe, and so my second toe is a bit bent to get a good fit, but I find that they climb really well, particularly on granite slabs (face). Very sensitive. I also like the new Vibram XS-Grip compound.

Sizing is a bit weird - I have heard that most sportiva shoes are now bigger in a given size than before. My feet measure 9.5 US and in the old purple mythos I found 42 to be comfortable and 41.5 to be tight. In the barracudas I wear 40.5 which is a bit painful, but not so bad after breaking in. Have not done a lot of crack climbing in them yet.

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Hands down the best shoe I've owned.
By Gear [*]Verified Buyer from Fredericton, NB. Canada on 8/7/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Lightweight, Versatile
Best Uses:
Long Climbs, Outdoor, Trad Climbing
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoe - Unisex:

Just remember this is a European design shoe so it is usually a bit more narrow than your regular shoe. If you have a narrow to medium shoe size this shoe will work great for you from anything from crack to slab.

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Size small
By ChrisVerified Buyer from Flagstaff AZ on 8/6/2007
Sizing:
Feels full size too big
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Rugged, Versatile
Cons:
run a full 2 sizes too bi
Best Uses:
CRACK, Long Climbs, Outdoor
Describe Yourself:
Avid Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoe - Unisex:

I love these shoes for multipitch face and crack as well as craging test pieces, just order 23 sizes down.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent all arounder
By Climbosaurus from Nashville, TN on 8/17/2006
Sizing:
Fit true to size
Width:
Fit true to width
Pros:
Lightweight
Best Uses:
Bouldering, Casual Climbing, Climbing Gym, Extreme Conditions, Trad Climbing

Comments about La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoe - Unisex:

I bought these shoes not long ago, and so far I am very happy with my purchase. My only concern is that these shoes WILL STRECH a good HALF SIZE so make sure you size them down atleast that much or if you like a tighter fit, maybe a full size. Otherwise these shoes smear, edge, and perform very well. The web rubber tightens the toe box and also provides a grip in unexpected positions.

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Great Shoe
By FisherVerified Buyer from NC on 8/9/2006
Sizing:
Fit true to size
Width:
Fit true to width
Pros:
Lightweight
Best Uses:
Bouldering, Climbing Gym, Trad Climbing

Comments about La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoe - Unisex:

The shoe directs the toe perfect for small ledges. I am able to hold ledges I never before thought I could. These shoes are awsome for tough climbs. I suggest paying the money and getting these shoes. It is worth it in the end.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent shoes
By Saladfingers from Seattle, WA on 6/19/2006
Pros:
Breathes well, Comfortable, Good grip
Best Uses:
Trad and Sport

Comments about La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoe - Unisex:

I'm a shoe snob, and this shoe rocks!!!

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[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good for trad climbing
By VasyaVerified Reviewer from Nashua, NH on 6/1/2006
Pros:
Comfortable, Good grip, Good heel
Cons:
Causes sweating, Stiff when new
Best Uses:
Extreme conditions, Trad Routes

Comments about La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoe - Unisex:

Overall, a really good shoe!

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Barracuda good: all around great: cracks
By Ismael SantosVerified Buyer from South Carolina on 2/17/2006
Pros:
Breathes well, Comfortable, Good grip, Nice lace up fit, super grip
Cons:
some room in the toe can be a con or not
Best Uses:
all around good, cracks great, hooking good

Comments about La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoe - Unisex:

Had for a short time feel great and perform very well very grippy dont know how long the stuff on top will last if you keep shoveing it in a crack

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