La Sportiva Zenit Climbing Shoes

The La Sportiva Zenit is a simply designed, slightly downturned, robust rock shoe built for comfort, support, and ease of use at the gym and on moderate or multi-pitch rock. It has a breathable knit upper, Vibram XS Grip rubber, two hook-and-loop closures, and a very stiff midsole.

The La Sportiva Zenit is a shoe designed for beginner climbers looking to bridge the often-uncomfortable gap into higher-performance shoes. The Zenit is definitely not a high performer, but its stiff midsole, über-comfortable upper, and slightly downturned last make it a worthy step up from entry-level climbing shoes—or if you are simply in need of a supportive, all-day pair of kicks.