La Sportiva
More about the brand ↓From the Fiemme Valley in Trentino since 1928: climbing shoes, mountain and approach shoes, trail running shoes and ski touring gear.
Good to know about La Sportiva
La Sportiva in numbers
- founded by shoemaker Narciso Delladio in Tesero
- 1928
- owned by the Delladio family
- 100 %
- countries where La Sportiva is sold
- 70+
P3 and No-Edge
P3 stands for Permanent Power Platform. It starts under the toes and, according to La Sportiva, is designed to keep a climbing shoe's downturn throughout its entire life. No-Edge takes a different approach: the sole edge is rounded rather than sharp, for more contact with the rock. The Futura is one shoe built this way.
Getting them resoled
According to La Sportiva, mountaineering boots can be resoled in an authorised workshop, except the Trango TRK GTX. Among approach shoes, only the TX2 Evo, TX2 Evo Leather and TX4 R can be resoled; mountain hiking models cannot. Resoling voids the guarantee.
Sizing and wide feet
The shoes come in EU sizes, often in half sizes too. The size chart assigns a foot length to each size. Measure from your heel to the tip of your big toe. For wide feet there are Wide versions, for example of the Bushido III and the Ultra Raptor II Leather.
Sights and sounds of Ziano di Fiemme
In just over two minutes, La Sportiva shows sights and sounds from its headquarters in Ziano di Fiemme in Trentino. According to La Sportiva, this is where its shoes and clothing for mountaineering, climbing, mountain running and hiking are made.
Frequently asked questions
What does GTX in the model name mean?
Models with GTX have a GORE-TEX membrane and, according to the product description, are waterproof. Without the suffix there is no membrane; the Ultra Raptor 3, for example, has a nylon ripstop upper.
Can I fit crampons?
The Trango Tech GTX and Nepal Evo GTX have a crampon insert at the heel. For hiking shoes such as the Ultra Raptor, the product data does not list one.
Can I put the shoes in the washing machine?
No. According to La Sportiva, this affects the structure of the shoe and can make a later repair impossible. A brush and lukewarm water are enough; dry them without a radiator or hairdryer.
How long does a trail running shoe last?
According to La Sportiva, the materials generally last no more than 600 to 700 km. La Sportiva does not recommend resoling these shoes.
My new shoe has a defect. Who do I contact?
Us. The statutory two-year guarantee is handled by the retailer you bought from, so contact our customer service with your order number and a photo.
Ultra Raptor
The Ultra Raptor is a hiking shoe for day hikes and trekking. A rubber toe cap protects against stones and roots, and the FriXion sole with Impact Brake System grips uphill and downhill.
TX
TX shoes are built for approaches and via ferratas, mostly with a climbing zone at the toe. La Sportiva calls the TX Guide its most technical model; the TX4 Evo is leather with a Vibram Megagrip sole.
Trango
Trango is designed for alpine hikes, via ferratas and technical approaches. All models have the 3D Flex System at the ankle; the Trango Tech GTX runs on a Vibram Cube sole.
Tarantula
Tarantula and Tarantulace are neutral climbing shoes for beginners, indoors and on rock. The FriXion Black sole is 4 mm thick; the Tarantulace has classic laces.
Solution
The Solution is a downturned climbing shoe for hard boulders and routes, with a Vibram XS Grip2 sole and the P3 system. The Solution Comp is designed for the volumes of modern climbing gyms.
Bushido
The Bushido III is built for skyrunning, fast running on steep mountain terrain. The FriXion Red sole has redesigned lugs, and there is also a version with a GORE-TEX membrane.
