Katana Lace (2021)

The downturn is aggressive enough for steep routes, yet I can wear them all day at the crag without my feet screaming. They edged surprisingly well on small holds during a slab session last weekend.

I've been climbing in these for three weeks now and the downturn feels aggressive but not punishing—I can actually wear them on multi-pitch without wanting to cry. The way they twist into thin cracks is incredible for a shoe this precise on edges.

Finally got a pair for technical granite slabs and they did not disappoint—the downturn gave me precise edging while still feeling flexible enough for smearing on low-angle holds. Love how they twist into thin cracks without killing my feet on a full day out.