La Sportiva
At Up and Under, based in Cardiff, we’re proud to be an official UK stockist of La Sportiva, the iconic outdoor brand trusted by climbers, runners, hikers, and mountaineers worldwide. Whether you're searching for high-performance trail running shoes, technical climbing footwear, or mountain-ready apparel, you'll find an exceptional range of La Sportiva products in-store and online.
Founded in 1928 in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, La Sportiva has built a global reputation for innovation, craftsmanship, and a deep passion for the outdoors. From its roots as a small artisanal workshop, the brand has grown into a worldwide leader in technical outdoor gear, blending modern materials with a century of mountain expertise.
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TaRENTula
The La Sportiva TaRENTula Rental Climbing Shoe is a durable, high-performance shoe designed specifically for indoor climbing gyms and rental use. Featuring a suede leather upper with tubular construction, quick strap closure, and a neutral fit for all foot types, it offers comfort, easy on-off, and long-lasting wear. Practical touches like integrated shelf clips and bold external sizing make it perfect for high-volume use in gyms and outdoor centres. Ideal for beginner climbers, this rental-specific model delivers on both reliability and convenience.
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Solution Comp Women's - PFAS Free
The La Sportiva Solution Comp Women's - PFAS Free is a high-performance climbing shoe designed for precision, sensitivity, and durability on challenging routes. Featuring more rubber coverage over the toe, a tapered heel, and a redesigned heel cup, it delivers superior toe hooks, foot jams, and heel-toe camming. The Fast Lacing System offers quick adjustments, while the Lock Harness System® provides extra support during heel hooks. Built with Vibram® XS Grip2™ rubber, this shoe maximizes grip, stability, and power, making it the perfect choice for climbers seeking ultimate control and performance.
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Approach Laces
The La Sportiva Approach Laces are a replacement pair of laces from La Sportiva, with a high wear resistance, suitable for approach shoes.
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Kubo
The La Sportiva Kubo is a versatile indoor climbing shoe designed for lead climbing and bouldering, offering a balance of comfort, precision, and durability. Its integrated heel construction enhances grip and protection, while the microfibre and suede upper ensures a secure yet breathable fit. The double opposing strap closure allows for quick, precise adjustments, and the integrated toe cap protects against abrasion. Built for longevity, its resole-friendly sole extends the shoe’s lifespan, making it an excellent choice for climbers seeking performance and durability.
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Chalk Bag
The La Sportiva Chalk Bag is a durable and lightweight essential for climbers, designed for easy access to chalk and maximum performance. Made from tough nylon, it features a secure bellow closure to keep chalk within reach, ensuring a reliable grip on every climb. Equipped with a built-in brush holder and an adjustable waist belt, this chalk bag offers comfort, convenience and durability for both indoor and outdoor climbing.
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Theory
The La Sportiva Theory is a climbing shoe that pushes the boundaries of strength, sensitivity, and adaptability. Designed to tackle any indoor climbing challenge, the Theory combines incredible softness with powerful edging, giving you an edge (literally) on everything from minuscule holds to smears. Engineered for climbers who crave versatility and precision, it maximises rubber contact for exceptional grip and stability, allowing you to stay fully in control on every move.
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Trango Pro GTX
The La Sportiva Trango Pro GTX has been designed for demanding mountaineers who need top-tier safety and performance on technical summer routes. Made with cutting-edge materials, this lightweight boot offers exceptional precision, climbing ability and comfort with its Trango-Ergo last. Features include a La Sportiva Vortex gaiter to block debris and snow, a Vibram® Cube Evo sole with SpringLug Tech for superior cushioning and a Climbing Zone for enhanced performance. The Impact Brake System™ boosts traction and braking, while the GORE-TEX Performance Comfort lining ensures waterproof protection in all conditions.
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Miura VS Women's
The La Sportiva Miura VS Women's is a highly technical and precise shoe crafted for avid sport climbers. With its structured construction and three-strap velcro closure system, the Miura VS offers optimal precision and support for climbers seeking maximum performance.
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Bushido III Woman
The La Sportiva Bushido III Woman is a further improved remake of the iconic dedicated skyrunning shoe from La Sportiva. Grippy and fierce, the Bushido III has been designed to provide perfect stability across all types of off-road terrain. The details that have led this model to becoming one of the bestsellers in its range have been retained and improved. FriXion® Red bi-compound sole increases grip thanks to restyled lugs, and the new construction of the side panels offers even more breathability.
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Bushido III Wide
The La Sportiva Bushido III Wide is a further improved remake of the iconic dedicated skyrunning shoe from La Sportiva. Grippy and fierce, the Bushido III has been designed to provide perfect stability across all types of off-road terrain. The details that have led this model to becoming one of the bestsellers in its range have been retained and improved. FriXion® Red bi-compound sole increases grip thanks to restyled lugs, and the new construction of the side panels offers even more breathability.
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Bushido III
The La Sportiva Bushido III is a further improved remake of the iconic dedicated skyrunning shoe from La Sportiva. Grippy and fierce, the Bushido III has been designed to provide perfect stability across all types of off-road terrain. The details that have led this model to becoming one of the bestsellers in its range have been retained and improved. FriXion® Red bi-compound sole increases grip thanks to restyled lugs, and the new construction of the side panels offers even more breathability.
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Cyklon
The La Sportiva Cyklon is a high performance shoe that's been built for medium distance skyraces and off-road races across technical terrains. It uses BOA® Technology to guarantee stability, precision and a perfectly firm, comfortable fit thanks to the innovative Dynamic Cage construction that works in synergy with 3 different elements of the upper for perfect binding and stability of the foot for a safe and precise downhill run. Float like a butterfly, run like the wind with the La Sportiva Cyklon.
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Prodigio Woman
The La Sportiva Prodigio Woman is an ultra trail running shoe that's been designed to meet the needs of the most demanding runs. They feature a breathable upper made with durable knitwear, which ensures a high level of performance and also effectively protects the foot from overheating thanks to excellent air circulation. The use of mesh lining also increases airflow, further keeping the feet dry and comfortable, even during intense exercise.
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Prodigio
The La Sportiva Prodigio is an ultra trail running shoe that's been designed to meet the needs of the most demanding runs. They feature a breathable upper made with durable knitwear, which ensures a high level of performance and also effectively protects the foot from overheating thanks to excellent air circulation. The use of mesh lining also increases airflow, further keeping the feet dry and comfortable, even during intense exercise.
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TX4 Evo
The La Sportiva TX4 Evo is a leather approach shoe that provides maximum grip and stability across the roughest terrains. Perfect for technical approaches and easy climb routes, the TX4 Evo has been made with high quality materials and features a roomy internal construction, offering unrivalled comfort for your feet. The tread featuring a Vibram® MegaGrip compound and patented Impact Brake System™ block structure ensures maximum stability when descending and perfect traction control when climbing.
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Tarantula Woman
The La Sportiva Tarantula Woman is a multipurpose rock shoe that's perfect for use by climbers approaching the world of climbing and for use in gyms. They features a neutral shape that's suitable for all foot types, fast functional lacing and an extra thick FriXion Black 4mm sole that guarantees durability over time. A quick strap closure contributes to the structure of the liner, ideal for those who are just starting to climb.
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Karacal Women's
The La Sportiva Karacal is a trail running shoe that's perfect for training over medium to long distances and for post-race recovery. The Karacal weighs in at just 250g per shoe, thanks to use of extremely light and flexible materials and the dual density EVA midsole. The 3D mesh upper of these shoes offers exceptional comfort, flexibility and breathability for all your off-road training needs.
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Karacal
The La Sportiva Karacal is a trail running shoe that's perfect for training over medium to long distances and for post-race recovery. The Karacal weighs in at just 290g per shoe, thanks to use of extremely light and flexible materials and the dual density EVA midsole. The 3D mesh upper of these shoes offers exceptional comfort, flexibility and breathability for all your off-road training needs.
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Grip Spike Set x 18
The La Sportiva Grip Spike Set is a set of 18 multi-purpose and adjustable spikes that can be quickly added to the sole, guaranteeing maximum safety and grip on all terrain types and under any conditions.
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Katana Laces Women's
La Sportiva Katana Lace Women's are versatile performance rock climbing shoes. The tongue is made of soft and breathable fabric, the lacing system, made of 100% recycled material, allows for optimal volume adjustment. The sole uses the super gripping Vibram® XS Grip2 compound. The P3 system in the midsole allows Katana Laces to keep their shape and characteristics unchanged even after many hours of use. The women version in white differs in construction from the yellow (men's) version, having a half sole instead of the full sole and is designed for climbers with reduced weight thanks to softer materials and reduced thicknesses so is capable of flexing more easily and adapting to the irregularities of the rock.
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Tarantula Boulder Women's
The La Sportiva Women's Tarantula Boulder are a beginners bouldering shoe based around the classic La Sportiva Tarantula model. These are great for developing your bouldering skills as they provide the perfect balance of performance and comfort. Made with a flexible upper and protective outsole, these rockshoes offer both support and rigidity. These are an excellent shoe to take your first steps into bouldering, or to use as a comfortable training shoe.
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Tarantula Boulder
The La Sportiva Tarantula Boulder are a beginners bouldering shoe based around the classic La Sportiva Tarantula model. These are great for developing your bouldering skills as they provide the perfect balance of performance and comfort. Made with a flexible upper and protective outsole, these rockshoes offer both support and rigidity. These are an excellent shoe to take your first steps into bouldering, or to use as a comfortable training shoe.
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Skwama Vegan
The La Sportiva Skwama Vegan is a versatile and high-performance climbing shoe packed with great features. These shoes are super sensitive and are capable of supporting climbers in more technical moves on overhangs and slabs. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the Skwama Vegan offers ultimate performance. They are also extremely flexible thanks to the new sole construction, which increases the possibility of using the shoe 'spread' on the rock.
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TX Canyon
The La Sportiva TX Canyon is a revolutionary footwear choice for water activities such as canyoning, that require a durable shoe with sturdy grip to move safely through waterways. Built with an upper that allows water to quickly escape, as well as two drain valves placed on the arch, each component of these boots has been designed to maximise drying speed and water repellency. The hyper gripping tread in Vibram® IdroGrip compound with climbing zone at the tip rests entirely on the ground for ultimate grip power.
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Katana Laces
The La Sportiva Katana Laces are multifunctional, high-performance climbing shoes. The tongue is made with soft and breathable fabrics, whilst the lacing system is made with 100% recycled materials, allowing for optimal volume adjustment. The sole uses Vibram® XS Edge compound with high durability and grip that allows you to unload the maximum weight even on the smallest holds. This, combined with the P3 system, allows Katana Laces to keep their shape and characteristics unchanged even after many hours of use.
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Laspo Knee Pad
The Laspo Knee Pad by La Sportiva is made from a layer of ultra grippy rubber fixed on a layer of elastic neoprene. The neoprene’s band is closable around the leg (above the knee) with two slings that you can close on the back part of the leg. In between the rubber and the neoprene there is a layer of plastic material which have the function to protect more of the leg.
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Akasha II Women's
The La Sportiva Akasha II Women's has had a technical and aesthetic re-design. Based on the original Akasha super-cushioned mountain running shoe. It's been designed for long-distance routes, ultra marathons and prolonged use during training. The wearing comfort is achieved by the cushioning, thanks to the Cushion Platform footbed insert and the large internal volumes as well as the soft, breathable and enveloping upper with Slip-on construction that avoids compression points during the race.
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Akasha II
The La Sportiva Akasha II has had a technical and aesthetic re-design. Based on the original Akasha super-cushioned mountain running shoe. It's been designed for long-distance routes, ultra marathons and prolonged use during training. The wearing comfort is achieved by the cushioning, thanks to the Cushion Platform footbed insert and the large internal volumes as well as the soft, breathable and enveloping upper with Slip-on construction that avoids compression points during the race.
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Winter Running Gaiter
The La Sportiva Winter Running Gaiters have been designed to fit perfectly onto mountain running shoes. They feature an upper drawstring closure, a front hook for fixing laces, lateral YKK zipper and a lower silicone trim to increase grip when running. These gaiters are lightweight, waterproof and made with stretchy fabric.
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