La Sportiva

At Up and Under, based in Cardiff, we’re proud to be an official UK stockist of La Sportiva, the iconic outdoor brand trusted by climbers, runners, hikers, and mountaineers worldwide. Whether you're searching for high-performance trail running shoes, technical climbing footwear, or mountain-ready apparel, you'll find an exceptional range of La Sportiva products in-store and online.

Founded in 1928 in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, La Sportiva has built a global reputation for innovation, craftsmanship, and a deep passion for the outdoors. From its roots as a small artisanal workshop, the brand has grown into a worldwide leader in technical outdoor gear, blending modern materials with a century of mountain expertise.

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La Sportiva Katana Laces Women's

La Sportiva Katana Lace Women's are versatile performance rock climbing shoes. The tongue is made of soft and breathable fabric, the lacing system, made of 100% recycled material, allows for optimal volume adjustment. The sole uses the super gripping Vibram® XS Grip2 compound. The P3 system in the midsole allows Katana Laces to keep their shape and characteristics unchanged even after many hours of use. The women version in white differs in construction from the yellow (men's) version, having a half sole instead of the full sole and is designed for climbers with reduced weight thanks to softer materials and reduced thicknesses so is capable of flexing more easily and adapting to the irregularities of the rock.

From £151.21 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Skwama Vegan - PFAS Free

The La Sportiva Skwama Vegan is a versatile and high-performance climbing shoe packed with great features. These shoes are super sensitive and are capable of supporting climbers in more technical moves on overhangs and slabs. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the Skwama Vegan offers ultimate performance. They are also extremely flexible thanks to the new sole construction, which increases the possibility of using the shoe 'spread' on the rock.

£164.99 inc. VAT £146.76 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Tarantula Boulder Women's

The La Sportiva Women's Tarantula Boulder are a beginners bouldering shoe based around the classic La Sportiva Tarantula model. These are great for developing your bouldering skills as they provide the perfect balance of performance and comfort. Made with a flexible upper and protective outsole, these rockshoes offer both support and rigidity. These are an excellent shoe to take your first steps into bouldering, or to use as a comfortable training shoe.

From £87.18 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Tarantula Boulder

The La Sportiva Tarantula Boulder are a beginners bouldering shoe based around the classic La Sportiva Tarantula model. These are great for developing your bouldering skills as they provide the perfect balance of performance and comfort. Made with a flexible upper and protective outsole, these rockshoes offer both support and rigidity. These are an excellent shoe to take your first steps into bouldering, or to use as a comfortable training shoe.

From £87.18 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Skwama Vegan

The La Sportiva Skwama Vegan is a versatile and high-performance climbing shoe packed with great features. These shoes are super sensitive and are capable of supporting climbers in more technical moves on overhangs and slabs. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the Skwama Vegan offers ultimate performance. They are also extremely flexible thanks to the new sole construction, which increases the possibility of using the shoe 'spread' on the rock.

From £146.76 inc. VAT

La Sportiva TX Canyon

The La Sportiva TX Canyon is a revolutionary footwear choice for water activities such as canyoning, that require a durable shoe with sturdy grip to move safely through waterways. Built with an upper that allows water to quickly escape, as well as two drain valves placed on the arch, each component of these boots has been designed to maximise drying speed and water repellency. The hyper gripping tread in Vibram® IdroGrip compound with climbing zone at the tip rests entirely on the ground for ultimate grip power.

From £162.92 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Katana Laces

The La Sportiva Katana Laces are multifunctional, high-performance climbing shoes. The tongue is made with soft and breathable fabrics, whilst the lacing system is made with 100% recycled materials, allowing for optimal volume adjustment. The sole uses Vibram® XS Edge compound with high durability and grip that allows you to unload the maximum weight even on the smallest holds. This, combined with the P3 system, allows Katana Laces to keep their shape and characteristics unchanged even after many hours of use.

From £151.21 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Laspo Knee Pad

The Laspo Knee Pad by La Sportiva is made from a layer of ultra grippy rubber fixed on a layer of elastic neoprene. The neoprene’s band is closable around the leg (above the knee) with two slings that you can close on the back part of the leg. In between the rubber and the neoprene there is a layer of plastic material which have the function to protect more of the leg.

£94.99 inc. VAT £84.50 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Akasha II Women's

The La Sportiva Akasha II Women's has had a technical and aesthetic re-design. Based on the original Akasha super-cushioned mountain running shoe. It's been designed for long-distance routes, ultra marathons and prolonged use during training. The wearing comfort is achieved by the cushioning, thanks to the Cushion Platform footbed insert and the large internal volumes as well as the soft, breathable and enveloping upper with Slip-on construction that avoids compression points during the race.

Up to 25%
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From £104.99 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Akasha II

The La Sportiva Akasha II has had a technical and aesthetic re-design. Based on the original Akasha super-cushioned mountain running shoe. It's been designed for long-distance routes, ultra marathons and prolonged use during training. The wearing comfort is achieved by the cushioning, thanks to the Cushion Platform footbed insert and the large internal volumes as well as the soft, breathable and enveloping upper with Slip-on construction that avoids compression points during the race.

From £123.29 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Winter Running Gaiter

The La Sportiva Winter Running Gaiters have been designed to fit perfectly onto mountain running shoes. They feature an upper drawstring closure, a front hook for fixing laces, lateral YKK zipper and a lower silicone trim to increase grip when running. These gaiters are lightweight, waterproof and made with stretchy fabric.

From £38.17 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Solution Woman

The La Sportiva Solution Woman was developed to be able to overcome whatever technical challenges a climb may present. They use innovative technologies that make them super technical and perfect for pulling off difficult moves. They are soft, yet precise and fit like a glove. The Solution woman combines the technical features already present in the Solution model, as well as some additional features specifically designed for the female foot, such as a lower structural rigidity and enhanced wearing comfort. The Solution is a revolutionary rock shoe developed specifically for bouldering.

From £146.76 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Solution Comp Women's

The La Sportiva Solution Comp Women's climbing shoe has been designed to provide maximum performance in climbing competitions. Originating from the famous Solution climbing shoe, it boasts greater coverage at the front thanks to the rubber toe cap designed for toe hooks on overhangs and it has a more tapered heel to favour heel hooks on micro-holds.

From £151.21 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Solution Comp Men's

The La Sportiva Solution Comp Men's is a climbing shoe that has been designed to deliver maximum performance in climbing competitions. Originating from the famous Solution climbing shoe, it boasts greater coverage at the front thanks to the rubber toe cap designed for toe hooks on overhangs and it has a more tapered heel to favour heel hooks on micro-holds.

From £151.21 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Solution

The La Sportiva Solution was developed for overcoming whatever technical challenges a climb can present. The Solution uses innovative technologies to make them super technical and perfect for use on hard moves. They are soft yet precise and fit like a glove. The upper uses Lock Harness System technology, which hugs the foot from the inside and combines with the deep heel-cup to ensure maximum flexibility when hooking, on incuts and overhangs. The randing system P3 (Permanent Power Platform) is the active part of the shoe which gives it its versatility and works in synergy with the base of the foot to spread and maintain tension through time.

From £146.76 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Solution Chalk Bag

La Sportiva have created a range of chalk bags modelled after their most loved shoes: the Solution, Otaki, Katana, Testarossa,  and Skwama. They have a large opening making it easy to chalk up, a fleece lining to make the chalk more accessible, and a confident drawcord opening to close the bag when not in use.

£26.99 inc. VAT £23.34 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Skwama Chalk Bag

La Sportiva have created a range of chalk bags modelled after their most loved shoes: the Skwama, Otaki, Katana, Testarossa,  and Solution. They have a large opening making it easy to chalk up, a fleece lining to make the chalk more accessible, and a confident drawcord opening to close the bag when not in use.

£26.99 inc. VAT £23.34 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Otaki Chalk Bag

La Sportiva have created a range of chalk bags modelled after their most loved shoes: the Otaki, Katana, Solution, Testarossa,  and Skwama. They have a large opening making it easy to chalk up, a fleece lining to make the chalk more accessible, and a confident drawcord opening to close the bag when not in use.

£26.99 inc. VAT £23.34 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Katana Chalk Bag

The La Sportiva Katana Chalk Bag is modelled after your favourite climbing shoes. They have a large opening making it easy to chalk up, a fleece lining to make the chalk more accessible, and a confident drawcord opening to close the bag when not in use.

£26.99 inc. VAT £23.34 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Jeans Chalk Bag

La Sportiva Jeans Chalk Bag is a classic chalk bag, but this time styled like a pair of jeans. It has a nice sized opening for chalking up on the move, is fleece-lined, and has a brush holder for those of you who love to work routes.

£29.99 inc. VAT £26.68 inc. VAT

La Sportiva Training Chalk Bag

The La Sportiva Training Chalk Bag is just what you need for your training and bouldering sessions. It has a large internal volume with external pockets for carrying anything extra you need. The roll top closure ensures no chalk leaks through, and the extra carrying handle makes moving it around a lot easier.

£35.99 inc. VAT £31.94 inc. VAT