La Sportiva Product Reviews and Ratings - Rock Shoes - Barracuda Rock Shoe

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Brand:La Sportiva

Located in:Climbing, Rock Shoes and Harnesses, Rock Shoes

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.

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

Upper: leather

Lined: Pacific forefoot / Dentex back

Outsole: 4 mm Vibram rubber

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Product Reviews Summary

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:

Comfortable(3), Good grip(3), Lightweight(4), Versatile(3)

Best Uses:

Bouldering(3), Long climbs(3), Outdoors(4), Trad climbing(3)

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

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.

Sensitive shoe

By rhy

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

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.

Hands down the best shoe I've owned.

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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

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.

Size small

By Chris

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

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

[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

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.

Great Shoe

By Fisher

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

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.

[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

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

[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Good for trad climbing

By Vasya

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

Overall, a really good shoe!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Barracuda good: all around great: cracks

By Ismael Santos

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

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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