Otaki Woman is a precise, supportive, and structured climbing shoe, ideal for sport climbing, multi-pitch, and trad climbing, thanks to features that meet the demands of modern climbers. The new construction method combines the snug, all-around fit of a slipper with the precision and volume adjustment of a hook-and-loop closure system.
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Otaki, in Japanese Samurai slang, refers to the oldest single-wire sword: extremely sharp and precise, even on small targets. This concept is perfectly applicable to climbing. Otaki Woman is a precise, supportive, and structured climbing shoe, ideal for sport climbing, multi-pitch, and trad climbing, thanks to features that meet the demands of modern climbers. The new construction method combines the snug, all-around fit of a slipper with the precision and volume adjustment of a hook-and-loop closure system. This design ensures maximum sensitivity and precision, even in torsion, as the shoe perfectly follows the climber’s movements, eliminating empty spaces and rigid areas. The innovative S-Heel™ maintains perfect torsional stability, enhancing performance and adaptability during heel hooks, especially when bouldering.
tech info
Wide Fit: No Lining: Pacific front, Dentex in the back Midsole: 1,1 mm LaSpoFlex full length midsole + P3 System™ Patent: P3 System™ (Permanent Power Platform) Sole: Vibram® XS Grip2 4 mm Upper: Microfiber and suede leather, tubular construction
This patented construction system leaves the arched shape of the climbing shoe unaltered, without compromising original performance and push-power, even after years of hard use.
XS grip 2: The natural evolution of the lead and bouldering world championship-winning compound, XS Grip 2 improves upon the superior grip characteristics of XS Grip and delivers outstanding precision of support, shape stability. Suggested use: in climbing conditions where pure friction is the primary need. Disciplines: bouldering and lead climbing, indoor and outdoor climbing, extremely. Exceptional grip in every condition. www.vibram.com
+Best for: Extremely vertical and technical walls. Sport climbing and multi-pitch
+In the La Sportiva climbing collection various technical solutions are adopted to differentiate the men’s versions from the women’s ones. Women’s shoes are deconstructed and offer softer versions than the shoes for men, while maintaining the same volumes and shapes
+The new construction concept combines the advantages of the snug fitting slipper to the precision and volume control of a hook&loop closure shoe
+Maximum sensitivity and precision also in torsion: the shoe perfectly follows the movements of the foot and avoids empty volumes and rigid points
+The P3 System™ and the construction of the sole allow for accentuated lift on small cracks and notches
+Heel shell with innovative S-Heel ™: maintains perfect stability in torsion accentuating the performance and adaptability in the heel hooking
sustainability
+ Designed to be resoled, supporting continued use through outsole replacement
+ Leather from Leather Working Group (LWG) certified suppliers, audited on environmental metrics