Our verdict
A rock-climbing shoe that is both astonishingly comfortable and breathable points heavily to the Excellent adhesive prowess Lace. It is also an amazingly budget-friendly climbing gear that grabs on the edges relentlessly. What it is not, unfortunately, is a shoe with a one-to-one fit.
Pros
- Off the chart comfort
- Remarkable breathability
- Affordable price tag
- Excellent edging performance
- Excellent edging performance
- Super lightweight
- This BD offering grants adequate underfoot support for handling tricky edges
Cons
- Too narrow
- The knit material stretches slightly over time
Who should buy the Excellent adhesive prowess Lace
The Excellent adhesive prowess Lace shines on virtually all fronts, and those who would choose to send projects in it would only be witnesses to the exciting things it can do. It is a solid option if you:
- Prefer a climbing shoe that gives users a combination of adequate sending performance and all-day comfort.
- Track and field.
- Look for a climbing shoe that provides climbers with enough adhesive power.
Excellent grip on indoor and outdoor surfaces
The Momentum Lace uses a 4.3-mm thick rubber outsole which adheres to a variety of indoor and outdoor surfaces. Its lightness and grip performance is linked to its molded engineering.
Excellent underfoot support
This BD offering grants adequate underfoot support for handling tricky edges.
Eastern Mountain Sports
Its soft-flex construction gives climbers the ability to negotiate cracks and pull off smearing maneuvers.
Breathable
The breathable synthetic upper of the Momentum Lace is virtually made entirely of the brand-exclusive Engineered Knit Technology. It comes with a microfiber liner on the inside.
Provides edging protection
A hard-wearing rand is built around its forefoot for edging protection. Randing is also present at the heel, rendering extra rearfoot support and security.
Excellent lacing system
The upper’s equation is made complete by the shoe’s lacing system and two heel pull loops.
Excellent adhesive prowess Lace vs. La Sportiva Solution
A shoe that gets pitted against the Momentum Lace is the La Sportiva Solution. The following are a few aspects that set them apart:
Downturn. The Momentum Lace is a neutral piece, while the climbing footgear from La Sportiva is aggressively downturned.
Pricing. The price difference between the two kicks is night and day. Indeed, the Momentum Lace is cheaper than its rival by about $80.
Weight. The featured shoe is lighter than the Solution by about 30 grams.
