Description The most comfortable climbing shoes on the market! Use it for long gym sessions, trad climbing, multi-pitch climbing or long alpine rock adventures. Unique lacing system means they will work with any foot shape and the sticky, full cover rubber means theyāre great for cracks and face climbing. The La Sportiva Mythos is an all time classic climbing shoe and for very good reason. Premium, soft Italian made leather shoes with a comfort last. The genius lacing system that goes from the tip of the toe box, right around your ankle, means you can dial these shoes up or down depending on your needs. Pull the toes right in and tighten the ankle closure for when the going gets tough. Otherwise relax it out a little if you're in for the long haul. The unlined leather construction will mould to the shape of your foot. This means that they will only get more comfier and custom fit to your feet the more you wear them.
Description The most comfortable climbing shoes on the market! Use it for long gym sessions, trad climbing, multi-pitch climbing or long alpine rock adventures. Unique lacing system means they will work with any foot shape and the sticky, full cover rubber means theyāre great for cracks and face climbing. The La Sportiva Mythos is an all time classic climbing shoe and for very good reason. Premium, soft Italian made leather shoes with a comfort last. The genius lacing system that goes from the tip of the toe box, right around your ankle, means you can dial these shoes up or down depending on your needs. Pull the toes right in and tighten the ankle closure for when the going gets tough. Otherwise relax it out a little if you're in for the long haul. The unlined leather construction will mould to the shape of your foot. This means that they will only get more comfier and custom fit to your feet the more you wear them.
Description The most comfortable climbing shoes on the market! Use it for long gym sessions, trad climbing, multi-pitch climbing or long alpine rock adventures. Unique lacing system means they will work with any foot shape and the sticky, full cover rubber means theyāre great for cracks and face climbing. The La Sportiva Mythos is an all time classic climbing shoe and for very good reason. Premium, soft Italian made leather shoes with a comfort last. The genius lacing system that goes from the tip of the toe box, right around your ankle, means you can dial these shoes up or down depending on your needs. Pull the toes right in and tighten the ankle closure for when the going gets tough. Otherwise relax it out a little if you're in for the long haul. The unlined leather construction will mould to the shape of your foot. This means that they will only get more comfier and custom fit to your feet the more you wear them.
Description The most comfortable climbing shoes on the market! Use it for long gym sessions, trad climbing, multi-pitch climbing or long alpine rock adventures. Unique lacing system means they will work with any foot shape and the sticky, full cover rubber means theyāre great for cracks and face climbing. The La Sportiva Mythos is an all time classic climbing shoe and for very good reason. Premium, soft Italian made leather shoes with a comfort last. The genius lacing system that goes from the tip of the toe box, right around your ankle, means you can dial these shoes up or down depending on your needs. Pull the toes right in and tighten the ankle closure for when the going gets tough. Otherwise relax it out a little if you're in for the long haul. The unlined leather construction will mould to the shape of your foot. This means that they will only get more comfier and custom fit to your feet the more you wear them.
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La Sportiva Mythos Resole Standard Resole / 43
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La Sportiva Mythos Terra Climbing Shoe Size 43 l Size 43 l Summit Gear
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Mythos - Mens Rock Climbing Shoes 43 / Earth
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originally posted on moosejaw.com
Bought these bad boys for longer gym sessions where aggressive shoes arenāt necessary and for outdoor trips where itās a pain to pop your shoes off after each go. These shoes are super comfy and grippy. They arenāt crazy stiff so tiny flakes can be tough to stand on but thatās to be expected with a pair of kicks like these. Also stoked to stuff these in some cracks, although I havenāt given it a shot yet.
originally posted on REI
These shoes are fantastic! Make sure you size down, they are very adjustable to deal with the discomfort while breaking them in. Iām down about a half size from my Finales. Took a few climbs to break in, but Iām glad I put up with it.Quality seems great, took them to Joshua Tree and they held up well. Rubber is very sticky. Soft enough to feel the holds and stiff enough to comfortably crack climb.Was between these and TC Pros. While Iāll eventually get myself of TC pros, these are a great intro shoe to be able to crack climb with at a great price.
originally posted on moosejaw.com
So I bought these as my second pair of climbing shoes. The first ones were Velcro and I probably acted in haste and got a size too small, thinking if I wear them tight enough I'll be a "real" hardcore climber š. These shoes are perfect for my foot and the laces allow for the optimal tightness and comfort. I will definitely be using these for a long while. I've improved my skill and ability and definitely feel I've got my money's worth.
| Fit | Medium |
| Material characteristics | breathable |
| Outer fabric | Suede leather |
La Sportiva Mythos Resole Standard Resole / 43
Free delivery
La Sportiva Mythos Terra Climbing Shoe Size 43 l Size 43 l Summit Gear
Free delivery between 13ā21 May
Mythos - Mens Rock Climbing Shoes 43 / Earth
Free delivery
Bought these bad boys for longer gym sessions where aggressive shoes arenāt necessary and for outdoor trips where itās a pain to pop your shoes off after each go. These shoes are super comfy and grippy. They arenāt crazy stiff so tiny flakes can be tough to stand on but thatās to be expected with a pair of kicks like these. Also stoked to stuff these in some cracks, although I havenāt given it a shot yet.
These shoes are fantastic! Make sure you size down, they are very adjustable to deal with the discomfort while breaking them in. Iām down about a half size from my Finales. Took a few climbs to break in, but Iām glad I put up with it.Quality seems great, took them to Joshua Tree and they held up well. Rubber is very sticky. Soft enough to feel the holds and stiff enough to comfortably crack climb.Was between these and TC Pros. While Iāll eventually get myself of TC pros, these are a great intro shoe to be able to crack climb with at a great price.
So I bought these as my second pair of climbing shoes. The first ones were Velcro and I probably acted in haste and got a size too small, thinking if I wear them tight enough I'll be a "real" hardcore climber š. These shoes are perfect for my foot and the laces allow for the optimal tightness and comfort. I will definitely be using these for a long while. I've improved my skill and ability and definitely feel I've got my money's worth.
Don't make my mistake and get these as a gym shoe. The Mythos Eco lack versatility. They struggle with pockets, limit your toe/heel hook options, and can't offer the same power and precision a more aggressive shoe can. At this price point, there are much more versatile shoes that don't completely abandon comfort.That being said, these are great for all-day wearability. Their unique closure allows you to adjust the shoe to your foot. After breaking them in you can sometimes forget they're still on. Much of the shoe is also covered in rubber, so they're also perfect for jamming.One other note: I have bought two pairs, but have had different experiences with them. One felt perfect almost immediately, while the other plagued me with heel discomfort for several weeks ...Ā MoreDon't make my mistake and get these as a gym shoe. The Mythos Eco lack versatility. They struggle with pockets, limit your toe/heel hook options, and can't offer the same power and precision a more aggressive shoe can. At this price point, there are much more versatile shoes that don't completely abandon comfort.That being said, these are great for all-day wearability. Their unique closure allows you to adjust the shoe to your foot. After breaking them in you can sometimes forget they're still on. Much of the shoe is also covered in rubber, so they're also perfect for jamming.One other note: I have bought two pairs, but have had different experiences with them. One felt perfect almost immediately, while the other plagued me with heel discomfort for several weeks while I was breaking it in. Even after the break in process they felt slightly different from each other. Kind of strange.My verdict: Great for long days and crack climbing, but if you want performance look elsewhere.
This was my second shoe after climbing for 6 months. I started with the black diamond momentum, and I loved the swap. I started having problems keeping on a small edge with the flexible sole of the black diamond. These shoes have a fantastically stiff sole, so you can really feel supported on a small chip. I have had them for about 4 months, and they are holding up well. I wear a size 10.5 us menās shoe, and I went down to a size 8. It's nice and tight, but not painful. My only problem is after 4 months, the lace broke. Not a huge deal, but I am going to have to replace the whole shoe. Overall, I am having an easier time climbing 5.11s in these.
I have owned about seven pair of the old Mythos over ten years, and many of my friends had pairs of these as well. We all agree- this is a terrible new version that has very little in common with the previous Mythos. It feels cheap and plasticky. The rubber is not as sticky and feels thick and clunky on edging (used to be the real feature of the Mythos). The laces are cheap and lacing not fitted. The body doesn't;t mold to the foot as it used to. All in all, a different and awful imitation of what used to be an excellent shoe. Why did you do this, La Sportiva?
30 years ago almost to the day I bought my first pair of climbing shoes, the all new La Sportiva Mythos. I loved them then gave them away when i hung up my rack. Present dayā¦ my 10 year old gets hooked into the sport and I gotta purchase all new gear for both of usā¦ $$$ ouch. However, much to my surprise and delight my Mythos are not only still available but exactly as I remember them despite some other reviews: āTheyāre not as good as the originals.ā Hogwash! Thereās no substitute for suede against your feet, just like a deerskin glove in my opinion. And got that matter, a well built shoe that you can renew over and over. Lastly(no pun intended) there are two items I dislike in any shoe: Elastic & Velcro. They are no match for a good lacing system and the Mythos ...Ā More30 years ago almost to the day I bought my first pair of climbing shoes, the all new La Sportiva Mythos. I loved them then gave them away when i hung up my rack. Present dayā¦ my 10 year old gets hooked into the sport and I gotta purchase all new gear for both of usā¦ $$$ ouch. However, much to my surprise and delight my Mythos are not only still available but exactly as I remember them despite some other reviews: āTheyāre not as good as the originals.ā Hogwash! Thereās no substitute for suede against your feet, just like a deerskin glove in my opinion. And got that matter, a well built shoe that you can renew over and over. Lastly(no pun intended) there are two items I dislike in any shoe: Elastic & Velcro. They are no match for a good lacing system and the Mythos unique system emphasizes this principle better than any climbing, laces or no.A few notes on size:Iām a consistent 9 Menās D(regular) width in every shoe and boot I own except La Sportiva. Their Mountaineering boot Makalu 42 was too short.The Mythos is just right at 41-1/2 but they stretch after a few sessions and I like them snug so the 41 is ideal for me. If you have wide feet these may not work for you. The most important thing to allow for is the stretch. If they seem just a wee bit short or tight for a rock shoe then youāll love them after several sessions in the gym or a day or two on the hard.Personally I hope they never discontinue the Mythos but Iām getting a second, maybe a third pair in case and when the inevitable happens: they sell out to some main stream entity that ruins them completely.
Hello. I got the Mythos eco because my original Mythos started to fall apart. The sole started to get holes and was pretty thin. I was hoping to get a new pair but all they sell now are these Eco style.The fit is about the same. Feels a bit snug still after two climbing sessions. The back of the shoe is really irritating my heel. I wish they didn't sew it right at the heel like that. It really smarts after half a day of climbing. The original pair I own doesn't. But looking at it it appeared to be the same design. So I assume it will just take some time to soften up.Too early still to tell. But the price is right.Bottom line, the mythos is a good all around shoe. Last pair last me about a year. Just indoor climbing twice a week. They were so comfortable. I ...Ā MoreHello. I got the Mythos eco because my original Mythos started to fall apart. The sole started to get holes and was pretty thin. I was hoping to get a new pair but all they sell now are these Eco style.The fit is about the same. Feels a bit snug still after two climbing sessions. The back of the shoe is really irritating my heel. I wish they didn't sew it right at the heel like that. It really smarts after half a day of climbing. The original pair I own doesn't. But looking at it it appeared to be the same design. So I assume it will just take some time to soften up.Too early still to tell. But the price is right.Bottom line, the mythos is a good all around shoe. Last pair last me about a year. Just indoor climbing twice a week. They were so comfortable. I know in the beginning it's going to be rough in any new shoe. So I'll give it some time.I recommend for people with wider feet. It's not super wide but a little wider than some others. As far as fit. I wear an 11.5 in every day shoes. I order a 9.5 in these. They are really snug, but should loosen up. The last ones did. And fit perfect.
I have owned 4 pairs of these shoes. The first 2 pairs were the were solid durable trad shoes that lasted for at least 2 years. The new eco version is bulkier, less sticky and distinctly less durable. These were my main moderate trad/crack climbing shoes. On my first eco pair the laces had to be replaced after 2 months of 1-2 days of climbing and the edge had stared to split on the front of the shoes... It happened again with my most recent eco pair. Such a shame for a tried and true design that is designed to be durable and comfortable to fall apart within months. Do better la sportiva.
Its really sad to see a tried and true product you have relied on go down in quality. I love this shoe and have been wearing it since I started multipitch climbing 8 years ago. I used to have this shoe +laces last multiple seasons. After 2, weekend trips to Yosemite and a 6 weeks of climbing in the gym 1-2 days a week the laces have completely ripped and the rand is wearing significantly fast. I usually expect a pairing climbing shoes to last a bit longer then this especially when they are designed for this purpose for crack climbing!! La sportiva I love your shoes and want to use them but this makes me want to look somewhere else. Please work on your quality and laces and I will reconsider thank you.
| Fit | Medium |
| Material characteristics | breathable |
| Outer fabric | Suede leather |
