La Sportiva Cobra 4.99 | Speed Climbing Shoe for Records

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La Sportiva Cobra 4.99 – Engineered for New Speed Climbing World Records

The La Sportiva Cobra 4.99 is no ordinary climbing shoe – it is a high-precision racing tool. Inspired by the legendary Cobra, every detail of this model has been tuned to save milliseconds. The name says it all: it was developed to help athletes break the magical 5-second barrier in speed climbing. By utilizing ultra-lightweight materials and a special surface coating, it is the ultimate choice for competition climbers who refuse to compromise on speed.

Your Advantages with the La Sportiva Cobra 4.99:

Ultra-Lightweight Design: Every gram has been trimmed to minimize inertia during explosive movements.
Anti-Friction Coating: Special inserts on the upper are extremely smooth to reduce friction in case the shoe brushes against the wall during upward movement.
Perfect Power Transfer: The snug fit and thin sole ensure direct contact with standardized speed holds.
Heat-Resistant Materials: Materials are chosen to remain dimensionally stable even under the extreme friction heat generated during a speed run.
Vibram® XS Grip2: Provides the necessary grip to convert massive explosiveness at the start directly into vertical momentum.

Technical Details at a Glance

Feature	Specification
Primary Use	Pure speed climbing competition shoe
Upper Material	Microfiber with special anti-friction coating
Sole	Vibram® XS Grip2 (reduced thickness for weight savings)
Fit	Snug-fitting slipper (Medium/Narrow)
Special Feature	Smooth outer surface to minimize wall friction
Weight	approx. 340 g per pair (extremely lightweight)

Pro & Contra Comparison

Pros	Cons
The fastest shoe on the market for speed specialists	Not suitable for classic bouldering or technical climbing
Minimal friction on wall contact due to coating	Lower durability for everyday use on rock
Extremely low weight	-

Expert Tip for Speed Athletes

"In speed climbing, time is the only thing that matters. The Cobra 4.99 is highly specialized – the smooth coating on the forefoot is genius if you accidentally graze the wall during a dynamic move. It won't slow you down. My tip: Only wear them for your actual speed runs to keep the specialized sole and coating fresh for competition!"

Item information	Value
Color:
Fitting:	Slim Fit
outer material:	Microfiber
Article suitability:	slipper for speed climbing for beginners for advanced climbers for professionals
Midsole:	LaSpoFlex® 0,8 mm (front section only)
Sole:	4 mm Vibram® XS Grip²

Manufacturer according to GPSR
La Sportiva S.p.A., Via Ischia 2, 38030 Ziano di Fiemme, TN, Italien, lasportiva@lasportiva.com, https://www.lasportiva.com/

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