Shoe of the Month - the La Sportiva Miura

Buy this La Sportiva classic in May and get a free pair of Boot Bananas

This May, our shoe of the month is the La Sportiva Miura laceup - buy a pair in May and get a free pair of Boot Bananas.

The Miura is a classic of the La Sportiva range, and has been a mainstay of their lineup for years. Duty Manager Tom loves these shoes, as you can probably tell by his face in this picture from when we first added the shoe to the range back in 2013.

They are a great all-round shoe, highly asymmetric in the last and gently downturned, giving fantastic performance on vertical and slightly overhanging terrain in particular. Although they're not really built to give extra help on big toe hooks and heel hooks, a snug fit should see them perform excellently in most climbing situations.

They've been used by Adam Ondra to flash Font 8B boulders and cruise up 9a routes, and also by mere mortals to have some great all day sport climbing sessions.

The fit of the shoe tends to favour narrower feet, and La Sportiva's generous sizing means that you can probably go down a size or two from your street shoe size. They will stretch a little over time, and should be very snug to perform at their best. Our staff can help make sure you get the right size for you.

Buy a pair in the BB shop this May, and get a free pair of Boot Bananas shoe deodorisers to go with them - handy for keeping your shoes (and bags and cupboards) fresh and social!

Price: £115 (BB Unlimited Members pay just £103.50), Boot Bananas free (normally £13.95)

Pros: Ultra versatile, good on most angles, adjustable speed lace fit Cons: Not designed for powerful toe hooks / heel hooks

Promo available while stock last!