In a sport full of edges and ledges, La Sportiva is helping climbers bring out their best performance with the exact opposite. No-Edge climbing shoe technology brings the foot closer to the rock.

La Sportiva’s patented No-Edge technology is already baked into the Futura, Genius, and Maverink models. And it just made its debut on the women’s Futura as well.
The technology has a loyal following. “No-Edge shoes are my go-to for comfort and ease of use,” said Alex Honnold, who recently set a speed record on Yosemite’s El Capitan. “They’ve just made climbing more fun and comfortable.”
La Sportiva’s No-Edge Technology: A Brief History
Giuliano Jellici, the father of La Sportiva’s current research and development manager, first envisioned the idea 20 years ago. In 1998, the Mantra, a soft slipper of a climbing shoe, was the first iteration of the No-Edge concept.
“It was possibly ahead of the times for climbing technology, but the Mantra was mostly overlooked by the climbing community,” said Pietro Dalprà, La Sportiva climbing footwear product developer.
“Giuliano developed the technology with the idea that rock shoes using No-Edge technology would give the climber the most ‘natural’ fit in a shoe,” he said.
In No-Edge models, the sole wraps and follows the natural shape of the toes. It eliminates the sharp angle that creates an edge on traditional climbing shoes.
No-Edge Technology Is Gaining a Foothold

Anyone who climbs regularly knows that increased sensitivity in a shoe is a critical performance point, especially for standing on small holds.
Athletes Explain Climbing Advantages of No-Edge


Who Should Try La Sportiva No-Edge?
