La Sportiva Speedster review

Who should buy the La Sportiva Speedster

The La Sportiva Speedster aims to provide movement fluidity in a variety of climbing situations. Its designers gave it a slip-lasted construction and the patented no-edge front end for enhanced sensitivity. It is an ideal option for those who are: 

• looking for slip-on climbing shoes for swift on and off.
• looking for a pair of rock shoes that offers secure footing on nubbins and micro-edges.

La Sportiva Speedster’s aggressive downturn

Owners can set foot on different types of surfaces with sufficient slip and skid resistance thanks to the Speedster’s Vibram XS Grip 2 outsole. It has an overall thickness of 3 millimeters.

The Speedster from La Sportiva is an aggressively downturned rock shoe. Its beak-like toe zone, which is engineered with the no-edge technology, helps the climber to gain footing on nubbins and micro-edges with as much purchase as possible. 

Speedster’s underfoot performance

The Speedster lacks a standard midsole. In its place is the P3 rand, which reinforces both the medial and heel sections of the shoe.

Speedster from La Sportiva optimizes ground feel

A combination of suede leather and microfiber makes up the main shell of the La Sportiva Speedster. It does not come with a liner, translating to a more intimate feel of the surface.

Access to and from its confines is made more convenient with three synthetic pull loops.

Its high-wear areas, which include the heel and forefoot, come with enough randing for protection and climbing grip. A patch of rubber covers the inner part of the toe box for sticking power during toe hooks and similar maneuvers.

As the Speedster is a slip-on, straps and laces are out. Instead, it uses a pair of stretchy panels to lock the foot in place.