La Sportiva Skwama | Flexible Bouldering Shoe for Hooks &

Description

La Sportiva Skwama – Maximum Flexibility and Control on Rock and Gym

The La Sportiva Skwama is a high-performance climbing shoe that combines the sensitivity of a slipper with the secure fit of a Velcro shoe. It was specifically designed for extremely technical movements – whether in massive overhangs or modern bouldering on volumes. Thanks to its unique sole construction, the Skwama is particularly flexible in the midfoot area, making it a master of friction smears and complex hooks.

Your Advantages with the La Sportiva Skwama:

S-Heel™ Construction: Provides perfect torsional control during heel hooks and ensures stability even under extreme loads.
Maximum Flexibility: The split sole allows the shoe to spread out flat on volumes while still providing enough edging stability for tiny footholds.
Superior Toe Hooking: The large rubber pad on the upper protects the foot and offers immense grip for hooks.
P3 System™: The Permanent Power Platform maintains the shoe's aggressive downturn consistently throughout its entire lifespan.
Vibram® XS Grip2: The proven rubber compound guarantees the best traction in any terrain.

Technical Details at a Glance

Feature	Specification
Type	High-end bouldering / sport climbing shoe
Upper Material	Suede leather combined with microfiber
Sole	3.5 mm Vibram® XS Grip2
Fit	Aggressive, wide forefoot fit
Closure	Single, powerful Velcro strap
Weight	approx. 480 g per pair

Pro & Contra Comparison

Pros	Cons
Excellent performance for all types of hooks	Often too voluminous in the heel for very narrow feet
Extremely adaptable on volumes	Leather stretches slightly (consider sizing down)
Very comfortable for a high-end shoe	-

Expert Tip for Performance Climbers

"The Skwama is my absolute all-rounder. It’s soft enough for modern indoor bouldering but has enough bite for tiny edges on rock thanks to the P3 system. Since it has a high leather content, it will stretch a bit – I recommend choosing it about 2.5 to 3 sizes smaller than your street shoe size to ensure it stays precise even after weeks of use."

Item information	Value
Made in:	Italy
Color:
Area of application:	Bouldering Climbing
Fitting:	Regular Fit Wide
Material:	Lorica®
outer material:	Microfiber leather
Article suitability:	with velcro fastener for bouldering for climbing for advanced climbers for professionals
Midsole:	P3 system
Sole:	3,5 mm Vibram® XS Grip²
Item weight:	0,57 kg

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/