With 95 percent recycled components, including the rubber, the La Sportiva Mythos Eco stand out as a perfectly functional climbing shoe for the eco-conscious climber.
In a market crowded with good shoes, the La Sportiva Mythos Eco stand out because of the way it’s made.
The Mythos Eco uses rubber recycled from the La Sportiva factory and it still performs solidly as a neutral and all-day climbing shoe.
On the rock, the shoes did their job, even with 95 percent recycled components.
La Sportiva Mythos Eco Test
The Mythos is a classic moccasin-style shoe. La Sportiva hasn’t changed the style in 25 years because, frankly, it works great. The Mythos Eco applies this tried-and-true design with sustainable ingredients. I tested the Mythos Eco on a host of different climbing surfaces and styles.
The lacing configuration allows you to tighten these shoes snugly around all parts of your feet, making them a great option for crack climbing.
When sticking your feet sideways and every-which way into the wall, you need a shoe that doesn’t create pressure points commonly found in aggressive, toe-pain-inducing shoes.
Before testing, I thought the rubber sole might not function as well as other sticky rubbers. But climbing on these shoes quickly put that concern out of my mind. The recycled rubber sticks admirably on polished and sharp stone alike.
Environmental La Sportiva Mythos
