CLIMBING SHOES VERTIKA STRAP - ANISEED/BLUE
Ref :
8359207
Key feature
Looking for technicality and versatility? With its precise toe this shoe provides surprising hooking capability thanks to the heel design. Good grip with Vibram XS grip bushing.
Products benefits
User comfort
Shaped to envelop the foot.
2 rip-tabs to adjust the hold.
Rigidity
Moderately rigid sole, to reduce foot fatigue from holds
Precision
Slightly asymmetrical shape and pointed toe for improved precision
Grip
Vibram® XS grip outsole.
Top and heel grip for hooking.
Easy dressing
Fastens with 2 rip-tabs making it quick put on and take off.
Features
Composition
Outer sole of : 100.0% Rubber - Synthetic Upper of : 70.0% Leather - Bovine - Split, Upper of : 30.0% Polyurethane Lining and sock of : 70.0% Leather - Bovine - Split, Lining and sock of : 30.0% Polyurethane
Approved by
Approved by our partner team of professional climbers on routes from 5C to 7A
Tests
Designed by our teams in the Chamonix valley (France) at the foot of Mont Blanc. Our technical partners test them in the field to validate product claims.
Guarantee
2 years
Advice
Storage Tips
Avoid heat (cars in summer, proximity to a heat source) and humidity Store in a cool, dry place.
Additional information
Shoe shape
Arch shape, asymmetrical and significant tension in the heel (moderate level). This shape provides a high level of precision and power during your movements and optimises contact on small holds.
Please note: this shape, suited to highly technical climbing, may reduce foot comfort slightly (especially on Greek-shaped feet). This is why we have chosen a moderate level to combine comfort and performance.
SOLE
Intermediary and exterior XS GRIP Vibram® rubber
XS Grip is a soft rubber with a very good grip for good grip sensations, especially on flat or rounded holds.
UPPER
breathable lorica® synthetic leather (flexible and precise) in forefoot areas, leather upper. Fastens with 2 rip-tabs.
SIZING RECOMMENDATIONS
If you are a climber working to improve your skills, you can buy them tighter (1/2 -1 size below normal, for example), but it's important they don't hurt, so that your foot can develop mobility, proprioception, and strength.
If you are an advanced climber, we suggest you take the time to try different sizes (1 to 2 sizes below normal) to find the best compromise between comfort and compression for more force when pushing off.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Our 1st tip is to never machine-wash your shoes. Thermal and mechanical stress could damage them. We recommend that you wash them by hand, either with a sponge soaked in clean water or with a sponge soaked in soapy water (Marseille soap), being sure to air-dry them at a stable temperate and avoid drying them on a radiator or in direct sunlight. We recommend washing them regularly to increase the life span of the shoes.
RESOLING TIPS
Did you know? The better a rubber’s grip, the more it wears out, especially in indoor climbing.
This is why we have chosen to work with a specialist recognised in the market since 1937, Vibram, and have carefully selected the rubber offering the best balance between durability and grip.
Our tests show that on average, rubber wears away in six months, on the front and/or top of the shoes. This can be even quicker, depending on how you place your feet.
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RESOLING SERVICE
Is your sole worn out? Do not throw away your shoe. It would be a shame ecologically and economically speaking.
Our Decathlon workshops offer a resoling service that is among the best on the market. Your sole changed, you can climb once again with the shoe already moulded to your feet.
Warning: as soon as you see synthetic leather through the rubber, you should stop using it and get the sole repaired. If you pierce the synthetic leather, resoling will not be possible.
Users reviews
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19 August 2020Use since 3 to 6 monthsI recommendThat review has been deposited on this product versionGood value, but lose shape and become soft
I wear an 8.5 street size and bought these in an 8 as an upgrade on the rock+ shoes. originally they gave me more precision and i could stand on little edges and chips but they have since gone quite soft and lost downturn. now they are good for smearing on grit and volumes in gym, but i need some stiffer shoes so i don’t break my toes on little edges. also they lost their shape and downturn very quickly.
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06 August 2020Use since 7 to 12 monthsI recommendThat review has been deposited on this product versionComparable performance to sportiva Miura
I bought a pair 7 months ago and love the performance, they run on the narrow side and it a little painful but the performance is amazing, I have my super expensive sportiva Miura XX and can say that some time I feel better with the vertika. The only problem is lack of durability, the construction is far war worse than any sportiva shoes, but the difference in price worth it!!
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05 December 2019Use since 2 to 8 weeksI recommendThat review has been deposited on this product versionVertika Shoes
I always used La Sportiva Miura VS, but I didn't want to spend so much money for a pair of shoes to use it in the climbing gym. I discovered a really really good shoe so similar to the Miura VS. The Vertika are really confortable, precise and with a really good price. Can't wait to try it outdoor.
* The prices listed on the site are the prices recommended by DECATHLON SA's central purchasing department.