La Sportiva Cobra Rock Shoes

La Sportiva Cobra Rock Shoes 

USER REVIEWS

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[Oct 25, 2011]
Miguel
Climber

Great shoes... I actually buyed the same size that my other shoes (5.10 galileo) but are really more confotable... I found what I was searching, for a very precise shoe but confotable... they are not the best for edging..... but perfect for multipich, confotable without sicryficing presition.... may de this ones can be compared to 5.10 mocasym... if you need edging machines buy anazasi or galileo is nothing better

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5
VALUE
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5
[Nov 12, 2009]
Bmmer
Climber

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.

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RATING
4
VALUE
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4
[Jul 13, 2005]
willoughby
Climber

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

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3
VALUE
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3
[Apr 02, 2004]
Berend
Climber

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

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5
VALUE
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5
[Jan 20, 2004]
nutz
Climber

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.

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4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Jul 17, 2003]
Climbalot
Climber

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.

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RATING
5
VALUE
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5
[Jun 07, 2003]
joe dyson
Climber

The Cobra was my first ever climbing shoe and it's great. I initially bought it as it was the cheapest shoe in the store but ended up loving the shoe and giving me good grip and comfort throughout all the climbs I did in the shoe. I like the slipper design as it saves tightening up those multiple laces so i can get climbing straight away. It took a little "bedding in at first but once worn in they were really sweet on the foot. I recommend at least half a size to a size down from your normal shoe size but still a fantastic shoe and great value for money I couldn't have asked for mor. BUY IT duuude!

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5
VALUE
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5
[Apr 14, 2003]
andrew23
Climber

Even though I had my doubts about a slipper, the Cobra practically sucked my foot in and locked into place. Great for edging, the design forces a slight curve in your foot. The shoe does bleed orange though, as many La Sportivas do, but who really cares about that? Attractive to the eye, the Cobra has a slick look and is sure to get the attention and envy of onlookers. I recommend aggressive undersizing. I usually wear a size 11, but got 9.5. The first couple of times out, I swear I wanted to cry, but after that, they shaped wonderfully to my feet after some natural stretching. I HIGHLY recommend these shoes. They are quality shoes at a more than reasonable price. : )

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RATING
5
VALUE
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5
[Jan 07, 2003]
steve
Climber

yeah - get them smaller than lace ups...but remember that new shoe feeling? frigging foot cramps, toe pain, can't walk, colored feet...sleeping with them on to break them in - oh the joys of climbing. these are nice and stickey once broke in...fit like a dream and super comfy. Being my first pair of slippers, I never had it so good. After working a few problems, off the heels they go. that easy. no 20 lace holes to undo and cinch down. Buy these. I found mine on "clearance" for $70 new. store across town had them full price $100 - and they would have been worth it at that.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Oct 31, 2002]
Josh
Climber

Excellent reviews for these shoes abound - and for good reason; they are excellent shoes. I bought these this past season as a pair of Miura-like gym shoes (see my review for Miuras...and Mythos). The funny thing is, I may never go back to Miuras! Sizing: Take an hour to go to your store and try on every shoe they've got. Wear each one for awhile. Once you've found the model you like, then try on different sizes of it. As far as these shoes in particular there are three things to note. 1) La Sportiva shoes either fit you or they don't. 2) There's a reason there's all that extra leather on the top of the toe box - these shoes are designed so that your toes curve downward in a powerful position. The room up top accomodates your knuckles; if your feet are perfectly flat the shoes are too big and won't perform properly. 3) These shoes have stretched slightly - somewhere in between Miuras (not at all), and Mythos (a lot). I sized them a half-size smaller than my Miuras and this was perfect. Performance: Wonderful. The shoes excel at edging and small pockets. They require more foot strength to do this than the Miuras, but the advantage is they are more sensitive (due to no lining and thinner soles/rubber), and thus smearing and feel is better, without compromising precision (still, Mythos are the champions of smearing and sensitivity in my book). If sized properly, they are excruciating in larger cracks (thin-hands, hands, fists), but great for smaller cracks (rand smears). I thought these were a cheap alternative to Miuras (2/3 the price) for they gym, but I like them so much - they feel like almost the same shoe, if not better with the added sensitivity, that I may never shell out all the cash for Miura's again. The advantage that Miura's do offer is two-fold, however: They provide more support for longer, sustained edgey routes, and the laces allow for better control of fit.

Customer Service

La Sportiva USA is located here in Boulder. They've been a mixed bag to deal with - sometimes seeming too busy to deal with an individual customer, sometimes giving me wonderful personal attention.

OVERALL
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5
VALUE
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5
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