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La Sportiva Katana Shoelace Replacements

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David Lee · · Denver, CO · Joined May 2019 · Points: 0

Where the hell can I find replacement shoelaces for my katanas? I can't seem to find anything online... If they don't sell replacements, what would be a good alternative for replacements? Thanks!

Joey Chicharrones · · Middle Earth · Joined Nov 2017 · Points: 4,359

Welders laces are super durable and are resistant to heat and friction as they are kevlar based. 

Chris Fedorczak · · Portland, OR · Joined Dec 2016 · Points: 0

I just use these.

Edit: Sorry... the link wasn't working. Here's a pic:

Adam Fleming · · AMGA Certified Rock Guide,… · Joined Jun 2015 · Points: 497
Joey Chicharrones wrote: Welders laces are super durable and are resistant to heat and friction as they are kevlar based. 

I'll need to look into those!  I've been doing what the outdoor store in town calls "boot lace" which is essentially flat paracord material without the core.  They only last about a year.  I imagine any shoelace would work for Katanas since it's unlikely you're crack climbing in them.  

Chris Fedorczak · · Portland, OR · Joined Dec 2016 · Points: 0
Adam Fleming wrote:

I imagine any shoelace would work for Katanas since it's unlikely you're crack climbing in them.  

Really? Katanas are my go-to crack shoe.

M Santisi · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 2,037

I had my katana lace break last year and contacted lasportiva.  They didn’t have any katana replacements but they sent me a similar lace that worked perfectly.  I believe they didn’t charge me.

David Lee · · Denver, CO · Joined May 2019 · Points: 0
M Santisi wrote: I had my katana lace break last year and contacted lasportiva.  They didn’t have any katana replacements but they sent me a similar lace that worked perfectly.  I believe they didn’t charge me.

Yup, I just contacted their support and they're sending me free replacements. They dont have katana replacements but sent me similar ones just like you. Thanks!

Also, yes I do crack climb in my katanas which is how the shoe lace ended up breaking.
Adam Fleming · · AMGA Certified Rock Guide,… · Joined Jun 2015 · Points: 497
Chris Fedorczak wrote:

Really? Katanas are my go-to crack shoe.

Oops, read Katana, thought Miura for whatever reason. 

joe trabucco · · Boulder, co · Joined Feb 2017 · Points: 0

la sportiva sells them.

amarius · · Nowhere, OK · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 20

I replaced laces in my shoes with paracord, mostly based on ease of access and price.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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