La Sportiva Cobra

Review Date
November 12, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Bmmer ,  Climber

Price Paid:  $100.00

Summary:
The Cobras are definetly a great bouldering slipper..Great all around shoe. Especially on sandstone.The cobras are heel hooking monsters when down sized correctly. I've had 4 pair and now on my 5th pair. I recommend these to ALL mid level to advance level climbers.

Review Date
July 13, 2005

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: willoughby ,  Climber

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Wilderness Exchange

Summary:
Good shoes at first, but they stretch way too much. I went down three sizes, and they feel too big now. They climb great, but they fall apart. I've had mine for two months and they're toast. Not great for edging if you're used to something like a muira. Worth it for 50 bucks, but not for full retail

Customer Service:
Wilderness Exchange is great.

Similar Products Used:
Sportiva Muira, 5.10 moccasyms

Review Date
April 2, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Berend ,  Climber

Price Paid:  $65.00 at Local gym

Summary:
La Sportiva shoes seems to be the choice of every serious climber. Once you get to know La sportiva, you will appreciate them! A friend recommended me these cobra's. They're absolutly fantastic! I bought them 3 sizes down and they are now, after the break-in period, strangely comfortable. Your foot is locked into place which gives you a great deal of precise control. The rubber is sticky, but maybe a bit soft for edging.
For use in the gym they are perfect, easy slip on and off, and good for both bouldering and routes. What need i say more? Great shoe for little money

Customer Service:
Good

Similar Products Used:
Boreal Ninja

Review Date
January 20, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: nutz(Unregistered User) ,  Climber

Price Paid:  $99.00 at REI

Summary:
Easy on, easy off and a great fit for my foot.

The rubber is good enough for a lot of climbing, but Stealth friction is better (of course).

I was disappointed, though, when the "heavy-duty" elastic stretched out.

Review Date
July 17, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Climbalot(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from SLO

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Here's what you need to know. No one talks about the important part. If your second toe down from your big toe is longer than your big toe, DO NOT size down more than two sizes. You will regret it. Just look at how the shoe is shaped. If this is not the case, then disregard this review. I bought mine two and a half sizes smaller than my shoe size and I should have only gone two sizes smaller. I've had'em for 7 months and they still hurt like hell. (No love for the long middle toes.) However, if you get the right size, they are a great slipper. Excellent for gym/bouldering. For long routes, buy mythos.