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Katana Lace sizing question

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Matt Robinson · · Saint Petersburg, FL · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 15

Good afternoon everyone,
I am looking for some guidance from people who have owned both Mythos and Katana Laces. I love my mythos, but am looking for something a bit more aggressive and think I want to try the katana lace. Currently I wear a 40 in the mythos which is perfect for all day comfort. I also have an old pair of scarpa technos that are slightly too small at 41.5, but are getting the job done while my mythos are out for resole. How does the sizing for the katana lace compare to the sizing on the mythos? I am looking for a fit that is a little more snug than the mythos, but by no means tight. I dont believe in sizing shoes so they are painful. I know each person has different feet and would love to try them on first, but no shop around me carries them so I will be ordering them online. Thank you for your help.

Don Ferris III · · Boulder, CO · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 186

Since you are buying them online id make sure to order from a place the accepts returns.

I've never worn mythos but I find that the katana lace and the tc pro fit similarly. Maybe try on some TCs to find the fit you like.

EthanC · · Bay Area, CA · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 253

I tried on mythos but didn't buy them, so I don't remember exactly what size I thought fit best. Regardless, I've worn multiple sportiva shoes and the sizing seems consistent across all of them, so if you wear a 40 in mythos, you probably be safe if you choose between 40 and 39.5 for your katanas.

Matt Robinson · · Saint Petersburg, FL · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 15
Don Ferris wrote:Since you are buying them online id make sure to order from a place the accepts returns. I've never worn mythos but I find that the katana lace and the tc pro fit similarly. Maybe try on some TCs to find the fit you like.
Unfortunately there are no tc pros to try on either. Living in Florida means im at the mercy of the selection at the gym. For la sportiva that means mythos, solutions, or oxygyms
Matt Robinson · · Saint Petersburg, FL · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 15

One of the people i climb with had a pair of 41s that i was able to try on. They fit perfectly so i ordered some today.

Ted Pinson · · Chicago, IL · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 252

Was going to say...they have a very stiff toebox, so you might need to size up. Learned that the hard way. :(

Allen Sanderson · · On the road to perdition · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 1,203

I wear both: Mythos 38.5 - Katana Lace 40.5

Matt Robinson · · Saint Petersburg, FL · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 15

The shoes arrived about a week ago. Im glad i made the choice to upsize to a 41. Ive worn them for a few gym sessions and they are a still a little on the snug side, but are stretching and forming nicely to my feet. It seems like after a few more sessions they will be perfect.

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