La Sportiva Speedster

The La Sportiva Speedster is a highly sensitive No-Edge® slipper climbing shoe designed for hard bouldering and technical sport climbing. Adam Ondra wore the La Sportiva Speedster on his first 9a onsight, which he said was thanks to the No-Edge® technology that enabled his feet to climb much faster than an ordinary shoe with a sharp edge would. Essentially, No-Edge® technology makes foot placements much more forgiving, as the increased contact-surface area and ability to pivot and roll on tiny footholds allows you to be generally less precise and move with greater speed. Hence the name, Speedster!

La Sportiva say they have designed this shoe with zero foot restriction, maximum sensitivity, and complete freedom of movement. With a 3mm thin midsole, this is probably one of the thinnest midsoled shoes on the market. Bending and flexing this shoe will be very easy indeed, increasing performance on steep climbs and also whilst toe-hooking, which the extended toe rubber will also assist with. Being unlined, there are no hinderances to sensitivity at all. No doubt you can feel every minute feature in this shoe. And, the P3® rand system has also been included by La Sportiva which maintains the shoe's aggressive shape over time to increase longevity.

The Speedster is designed for medium volume feet and is advised to be worn as snugly as possible for maximum performance. Bear in mind that the upper is suede leather combined with microfiber, so there will be some stretch in the shoe. Size appropriately.