they don´t last
leosantiag825500: 
The Katanas is VERY good, it grips well, it is really nice... but when its new. The edge of mine has opened and it goes away easily
durable enough?
botanyjame2370364: 
I settled on the katana for my narrow feet and have been really pleased with the fit and performance. I've spent the last 3 1/2 months climbing on plastic, Oregon basalt, Idaho granite and Smith Rock tuff. These shoes have been great performance-wise. They definitely helped me send a couple previously out-of-reach routes their first weekend out. On small edges, my climbing buddies like to sport the Muira's, but the Katana's work for me. They're great on basalt edges, little knobs, and killer smearing on little granite features. Just the other day I noticed I've broken through the rand on one of the shoes. I've probably gotten 60 days of climbing in them either for a workout on plastic or a day outdoors. They still feel sort of like new shoes because I've had them such a sort time, but I've used them a ton. I'm not SUPER stoked about getting another pair, but they fit me so well I think I might.
Very Satisfied....for now
nhubb2102615: 
These shoes have worked great for me for the short time that I have had them. After a few days of hard climbing they break in perfectly, just enough to keep their tight fit, but soften up enough to climb in comfortably all day. I'm not going to put and sizing info up here because YOU SHOULD NOT BUY A CLIMBING SHOE FOR THE FIRST TIME ONLINE!!!!!!! Don't be lazy, find the perfect fit, then buy them online. The katana represents the next step up in all around shoes, perfect for switching back and forth between bouldering and wall climbing. The rubber is great as everybody says, but honestly, rubber isn't that different from high end shoe to high end shoe. Mostly this shoe is great for me because of it's perfect blend of flexibility and stiffness, and a great narrower fit. Despite how much I have enjoyed this shoe thus far, I'm pretty cautious because of all the bad reviews on durability that I've heard so far. Mine have been holding up terrifically, but on those days when I'm feeling sloppy and impatient or especially for jagged outdoor, I bring out my sturdy old lace ups (not only because of durability, but I don't always need everything the katana has to offer). When you opt for a less durable shoe, it CAN mean that you get a better feel and softer fit, if you want that. Obviously this is not a beginner shoe to be clunking around on rock and dragging your feet, and it shouldn't be the first shoe you buy (you will destroy them in no time at all). If you're just starting out, go for a different, more sturdy lace up. Not only will getting your footwork down in a more solid shoe help your climbing, but those shoes will stay with you for awhile and will by no means become obsolete when you do decide to move up to something like the katana.
Second pair
tonyz:
I bought my first pair of Katanas about a year ago. They held up pretty well - I used them a ton - I probably had about 75 solid days climbing in them. When I realized that they were just about dead, I bought another pair. They are comfortable as hell, edge fantastically, and can smear with the best of 'em. I climb mostly on sandstone, so this is about all I get to climb on - dime edges and sloper smearing.The reason these get 4 stars instead of 5 is that the heels seem to be loose in every pair I've tried on. Everyone I know who has these shoes (they're pretty popular at my gym) says the same thing - the heel is a bit on the big side. It's fine for most climbing, but when you're heel is a foot above your head and you're trying to clip, you really don't want to feel it starting to slip. In all fairness (the reason for 4 instead of 3 stars), I've never had a heel come out, but I have had it move enough to really make me think about it every time I put my heel up. You can look at the picture and see what I'm talking about. The leather patch in the back just looks loose.I normally wear a 45, but sized down to a 44 for these shoes. A 5.10 44.5 won't fit me, but a La Sportiva 44 fits perfect. Go figure. Bottom line: These shoes will work for 98% of you to climb something way above your ability.
sick
nikesoccer2238615:
I'm new to climbing but i know enough to figure out these shoes are awesome. great rubber, good fit
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