La Sportiva Mythos Climbing Shoe - Men's

The La Sportiva Men's All-Day/Comfort Climbing Shoe Miura Tarantula Aragon Finale is part of the Responsible Collection, featuring a recycled/repurposed upper material made of eco Idro-Perwanger biodegradable leather and an unlined lining. The closure is a lace-up design, and the midsole is made of LaspoFlex (1.1mm).

Regarding the Miura, customer reviews average 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews. It is an intermediate-high performance shoe that excels at thin face and traditional climbing. The toe shape is pointed, with a moderate-large downturn and high asymmetry (PD75 last). For the best fit, a medium-firm heel tension is recommended for crack climbing, and a tighter heel for high-performance climbing.

The Tarantula, reviewed by 58 customers at an average of 3.7 out of 5 stars, is an all-around, comfort-focused, pure beginner shoe. It has a rounded toe shape, a flat profile, and low asymmetry (RL45 last). The heel tension should be a firm handshake, and it has a medium-high/average-wide volume and width.

The Aragon, with 4.3 out of 5 stars from 48 reviews, is an all-around rock and gym shoe suitable for beginner to intermediate performance. It has a pointed toe shape, a flat profile, and low asymmetry (PN45 last). The heel tension should also be a firm handshake, and it has a medium/accommodating width and semi-wide volume.

The Finale, with 4.6 out of 5 stars from 76 reviews, is a beginner shoe capable of long days in rock shoes. It has a rounded toe shape, a moderate-low downturn, and low asymmetry (RN25 last). The heel tension should be a firm/tight handshake, as the shoe will break in, and it has a medium-high/wide volume and width, making it the most accommodating of the four.

Regarding sole and toe edge materials, the Miura uses 4mm Vibram XS Edge/Classic, the Tarantula uses 5mm FriXion RS/Classic, the Aragon uses 1.8mm FriXion RS rubber heel/5mm FriXion RS 1/2 sole toe, and the Finale uses 4mm Frixion ECO. The Miura and Finale have lace-up closures, the Tarantula and Aragon have 2-strap hook-and-loop closures.

In terms of surface sensitivity, the Miura scores a 3, the Tarantula a 1, the Aragon a 3, and the Finale a 3. Stiffness-wise, the Miura and Tarantula score a 4, the Aragon a 3, and the Finale a 3.

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