La Sportiva
Established over 80 years ago La Sportiva is still a leader in climbing shoe design. Whether you are focusing on bouldering, working out in the gym or leading trad at your favorite climb, La Sportiva has a shoe that will suit your style and needs.
Receiving accolades from professionals and beginners alike, the popular "Mythos" climbing shoe is just one of the many well crafted shoes produced by La Sportiva. If you are seeking a more aggressive shoe design then look no further than the high performance "Testarossa" which aptly lives up to its name. You can find these shoes along with a variety of their other styles at your local outdoor retailer or online at REI.com or Backcountry.com
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Scarpa
Founded in Northern Italy in 1938, Scarpa has deep roots in production and innovation of high performance outdoor footwear. Producing outstanding climbing shoes for beginners and pros, the "Freestyle" climbing shoe designed for all day comfort at the crags comes recommended by Outward Bound. Recognized in Rock and Ice Magazine, Scarpa's "Booster" is a highly powerful shoe for dynamic moves. You can purchase Scarpa climbing shoes online at Campmor.com or your local outdoor retailer.
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Five Ten
Family owned and dedicated to producing high quality outdoor sport footwear, including climbing shoes. Founded by climbing legend and Stealth rubber innovator Charles Cole, Five Ten continues to offer high performance and quality climbing shoes to the outdoor community. Receiving a multitude of awards and praise from outdoor magazines and gear reviewers, Five Ten's versatile "Anasazi" continues to be a favorite all-around shoe for sport, trad or climbing in the gym. If you are seeking a more aggressive design then look no further than the "Dragon" which features a drastically turned down toe and Stealth HF rubber outsole for superior traction. You can purchase Five Ten shoes online at Trails.com or by visiting your local outdoor retailer.
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Article Written By Patricia Poulin
Patricia Poulin is a freelance writer based out of the western slope of Colorado. Poulin's travels and insight have chronicled in print media resources, such as "Inside Outside" and "Breathe" magazine. She is also a regular contributor for other various publications including "USA Today." Poulin holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
