Overview > La Sportiva Mantis

Chris > I've not worn La Sportiva shoes before, but I do like velcro closure shoes. These are a little small (half size) too small for me, but Noodles says they should stretch a little bit and will fit fine... all it takes is time :P

Lets looks at what the La Sportiva site says about these shoes:
All around hook and loop closure shoe that excels at gym climbing, bouldering and sport climbing

The Mantis is built for the modern climber who transitions from bouldering to sport climbing and gym climbing. A supportive 2mm Sensi-Flex midsole gives you great support on tiny edges. The plush padded tongue feels great after an entire day at the crag and the supportive synthetic leather and leather upper wraps your foot in confidence.

WEIGHT: 8.92 oz • 253 g LAST: RLN 35 CONSTRUCTION: Slip Lasted FIT: Comfort w/ Low Asymmetry UPPER: Leather/ Synthetic Leather LINING: Unlined MIDSOLE: 2mm Sensi-Flex SOLE: 4mm FriXion® RS

One thing that is pretty impressive about these shoes from the get go is the price, they're sub $100, and given the amount of shoes that Noodles has worn from this company then let's face it they must be good! The Tour De Bloc is coming so we'll be reporting back on how these wear at our wall and all over the competitions this year