Finale Rock Climbing Shoes for Men

The La Sportiva Men's All-Day/Comfort Climbing Shoe, Miura, Tarantula, and Aragon Finale models are designed for various climbing applications. The Miura is an intermediate-high performance shoe that excels at thin face and traditional climbing, while the Tarantula and Aragon Finale are all-around, comfort-oriented shoes suitable for beginner to intermediate-level climbers.

All of these shoes feature machine-washable construction with a mesh lining and lace-up closure. The Miura has a pointed toe shape with a moderate-to-large downturn and high asymmetry (PD75 last), requiring a medium-firm heel tension for crack climbing or a tighter fit for high-performance climbing. The Tarantula and Aragon Finale have a rounded toe shape with a flat profile and low asymmetry (RL45 and PN45 lasts, respectively), allowing for a firm handshake fit.

In terms of volume and width, the Miura has a low/narrow profile, the Tarantula a medium-high/average-wide fit, and the Aragon Finale a medium/accommodating width due to its laces and leather sidewalls. Surface sensitivity ranges from 3 (Miura) to 1 (Tarantula), while stiffness varies from 4 (Miura and Tarantula) to 3 (Aragon Finale).

The Miura features a 4mm Vibram XS Edge/Classic sole, the Tarantula a 5mm FriXion RS/Classic sole, and the Aragon Finale a 1.8mm FriXion RS rubber heel and 5mm FriXion RS 1/2 sole. Closure systems include lace-up for the Miura and Aragon Finale, and a 2-strap hook-and-loop design for the Tarantula.

The Mythos Eco and Tarantulace models are additional options in the La Sportiva lineup, both designed as beginner-oriented shoes. The Mythos Eco is a well-rounded shoe capable of handling long days on the rock, with a rounded toe, moderate-to-low downturn, and low asymmetry (RN25 last). It has a medium-high/wide fit, firm/tight heel tension, and a 4mm Frixion ECO sole.

The Tarantulace is an all-around rock and gym shoe with a more precise toe box than a pure beginner shoe. It features a pointed toe, moderate downturn, and medium asymmetry (PN45 last), a firm handshake fit, and a 4mm Vibram XS Edge sole. The Kubo model, with a pointed toe, moderate downturn, and medium asymmetry (PN45 last), a firm handshake fit, and a 4mm Vibram XS Edge sole, rounds out the beginner-to-intermediate lineup.

Across the range, customer reviews have been positive, with the Miura, Mythos Eco, and Tarantulace models earning 4.6, 4.6, and 4.6 out of 5-star ratings, respectively, based on 64, 76, and 28 reviews. The Tarantula and Aragon Finale have also received strong ratings of 3.7 and 4.3 out of 5 stars, respectively.

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