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La Sportiva Otaki vs Kataki

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La Sportiva Kataki offers adjustable fit

As some of you know, I've been publishing in-depth information around La Sportiva's climbing shoes for months now.

Many users say that La Sportiva Kataki is the lace version of the La Sportiva Otaki.

They're really similar climbing shoes. But, of course, they have differences.

I thought that a post devoted specifically to La Sportiva Kataki vs Otaki would be helpful for most of you.

Overview

If you're a newbie, I'd recommend you stop reading this post and visit my La Sportiva Finale vs Tarantulace and La Sportiva Tarantula vs Tarantulace post.

If, on the other hand, you're at least intermediate, then read on.

Shortly, if you're planning to do mostly sport climbing, crack climbing, or long routes, I'd recommend the Kataki. But, you're mostly doing bouldering, gym climbing, then I'd recommend the Otaki.

  • Kataki is more downturned and offers an adjustable fit.
  • Otaki offers easy on/off and comfort.
  • Quick Summary 
  • Best uses:
    • Kataki is more versatile than Otaki.
    • Both shoes are good at crack climbing, but Kataki's low profile toe-box fits in thin cracks better than the Otaki.
  • Quick differences:
    • Kataki has a lace-up closure system whereas the Otaki has a velcro closure system.
    • Kataki is more downturned than the Otaki.
    • Otaki has a high volume whereas Kataki has a low volume.

Before comparing them in detail, you might want to check La Sportiva Climbing Shoe Comparison Chart.

Similarities

Vibram XS Edge offers durability

The rubber of climbing shoes is an essential parameter while choosing climbing shoes.

I'd recommend you guys that pay attention to two things when you look at the rubber of the climbing shoe.

First, the rubber thickness. The Rubber thickness of these shoes is identical at 4 mm's, the other important rubber parameter, the type of rubber they use, is also identical.

Both shoes are equipped with the Vibram XS Edge rubber compound. Vibram XS Edge is one of the most durable rubber compounds in the climbing shoe market. 

Vibram XS Edge offers durability, edging, and developed for maximum support.

  • They both come with P3 technology 

The P3 (Permanent Power Platform) midsole is a technology that is developed to deliver power to the sole and to maintain the downturned shape of the shoe which means that even after you smear so many times, the shape of the downturn will lose very little.

Differences

La Sportiva Otaki comes with S-heel

The first difference that when you look at these shoes is their closure system.

The La Sportiva Kataki is equipped with the velcro closure system whereas the Otaki is equipped with the lace-up closure system.

Both systems offer different features to these shoes.

The velcro closure system offers to climber easy take and off. It means that if you go climbing at the gym, it's a better option than the lace-up closure system.

But, the lace-up closure system offers more durability, and climbing shoes with the lace-up closure system generally is picked for longer routes, multi-pitch routes, or sport climbing.

Also, the lace-up closure system allows you to adjust the shoe fit.

The other difference between these shoes is their volume. The Kataki is low volume whereas the Otaki is medium volume.

  • They both also come with the S-Heel

The S-Heel construction provides better heel-hooking and perfect heel cup fit.

This feature gives better heel-hooking maneuverability to the Otaki and the Kataki

Conclusion

Let's lay out their summarized reviews, tech specs, and pros & cons.

Otaki

  • Weight: 7.7 oz (218g)
  • Last: PD 75
  • Fit: Tech w/high asymmetry
  • Upper: Leather/Microfiber
  • Lining: Pacific (in front)
  • Midsole: 1.1 mm LaspoFlex with P3®
  • Sole: 4mm Vibram® XS Edge™

La Sportiva Otaki is an aggressive climbing shoe that comes with P3 and S-Heel technology. The Otaki offers a supportive heel-hook and closure system. La Sportiva Otaki provides a high-level performance across various rock climbing style. The Otaki is also drawing attention to edging ability.

Pros

  • Easy take on and off  
  • Edging
  • Versatile
  • Smearing

Cons

  • Toe-hook
  • Pockets
  • Cracks
  • Sensitivity

Kataki

  • Weight: 9.4 oz (266g)
  • Last: PD 75
  • Fit: Performance w/high asymmetry
  • Upper: Suede Leather/Microfiber
  • Lining: Pacific (in front and back)
  • Midsole: 1.1 mm LaspoFlex with P3®
  • Sole: 4mm Vibram® XS Edge™

La Sportiva Kataki is a versatile lace-up shoe and very similar to the Otaki. But, having a lace closure system allows us to adjust fit. La Sportiva Kataki offers a high-level performance and excels at toeing-in on micro-edges. This shoe is designed for steep edging and precise footwork.

Pros

  • Edging  
  • Adjustable fit
  • Toe-hooks
  • Heel-hooks

Cons

  • Sensitivity  
  • Comfort

La Sportiva Solution vs Testarossa

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La Sportiva Testarossa offers better sensitivity

As some of you know, I've been publishing in-depth information around La Sportiva's climbing shoes for months now.

I thought that a post devoted specifically to La Sportiva Testarossa vs Solution would be helpful for most of you.

Both shoes have become highly popular since they were introduced in the market among climbers. But, they have a different function for different routes and styles of climbing. 

Overview

If you're a beginner, I'd recommend you stop reading this post and visit my La Sportiva Finale vs Tarantulace and La Sportiva Tarantula vs Tarantulace posts.

BUT, if you're at least intermediate, then read on.

In short, if you're planning to do sport climbing, vertical edges routes, or multi-pitch pretty much all the time, I'd recommend the Testarossa. Because the Testarossa is one of the most sensitively designed, performance-focused pair in La Sportiva' line up. But, if you're mostly doing bouldering, gym climbing, short routes, then I'd recommend the Solution.

  • Solution is more durable, powerful, and offers more smearing capability.
  • Testarossa is more versatile, sensitive, and offers more edging capability.
  • Quick Summary 
  • I'd recommend basing your decision primarily on your answer to the following question: What kind of climbing are you planning to do mostly?
    • If your answer is hard bouldering, gym climbing or steep climbing, go with Solution.
    • If you're doing multi-pitch, sport climbing, or routes that need a lof edging, go with Testarossa.
  • Quick differences:
    • Solution is more durable than the Testarossa owing to its thicker rubber.
    • Testarossa has a lace-up whereas Solution has a velcro closure system.
    • Testarossa is more sensitive than the Solution.
    • Solution's heel cup is bulkier than Testarossa.
    • Testarossa is more downturned than the Solution.
    • Because of the closure system, Testarossa has a more adjustable fit than the Solution. Also, Solution's velcro makes it faster to put on/take off shoes.
    • Testarossa is better at edging whereas Solution is better at smearing.
    • Solution has better ability of heel-hooking than the Testarossa.
  • Best uses:
    • Testarossa is versatile climbing shoes.
    • Solution is more suitable for competitive uses.

Before comparing them in detail, you might want to check La Sportiva Climbing Shoe Comparison Chart.

Let's dive into it.

Rubber

La Sportiva Solution offers better smearing capability

As some of you know, I've been always talking about how important a rubber of climbing shoe is.

Because it's one of the main things that determine the quality of shoes.

Although the type of rubber of these shoes is identical at Vibram XS Grip2, the other equally important rubber parameter, the rubber thicknesses they have, is different.

The Solution has 4 mm of rubber thicknesses whereas the Testarossa has 3.5 mm.

The difference between rubbers causes two main things. Durability and sensitivity.

La Sportiva Solution is more durable but the Testarossa is more sensitive owing to their thicknesses.

  • La Sportiva Solution and Testarossa come with P3 

The P3 (Permanent Power Platform) midsole is a technology that is developed to deliver power to the sole and to maintain the downturned shape of the shoe which means that even after you smear so many times, the shape of the downturn will lose very little.

Volume

The Testarossa is higher volume than the Solution, if you wonder how La Sportiva compare between these shoes and other shoes, you might want to check La Sportiva Climbing Shoe Quick Comparison Graph.

  • Quick Reminder 

Finding perfect climbing shoes that perform easily in every territory or every style of climbing is impossible. We have to find out and analyze the shoes that we want to use. 

Even the best climbers have more than one pair of shoes for different routes and types of rocks. Of course, they have a favorite one. 

You can check the video below that made by one of the best climbers on our age talking about the alchemy of climbing shoes.

Lining

The other difference between these shoes is the lining. The lining effect stretching of the climbing shoes, and it gives a breathability to the shoes.

La Sportiva Solution is equipped with partially lined leather whereas the Testarossa is equipped with lined leather. It means that the Solution offers better breathability than the Testarossa but much more stretching.

Conclusion

Let's lay out their summarized reviews, tech specs, and pros & cons.

Testarossa

  • Weight: 8.90 oz (225g)
  • Last: PD 85
  • Fit: Performance w/ very high asymmetry
  • Upper: Leather / Lorica®
  • Lining: Pacific (toe and heel) / Dry-Best® (tongue) Unlined in the middle.
  • Midsole: 3D Hytrel Anatomical Insert (under toes) with P3®
  • Sole: 3.5 mm Vibram® XS Grip 2™

One of the first aggressive rock shoes is La Sportiva Testarossa. The first time that La Sportiva introduced the Testarossa in 2003. After many years, La Sportiva Testarossa has become one of the most desired climbing shoes for advanced climbers. La Sportiva Testarossa is aggressively downturned with high asymmetry (higher volume) climbing shoe is designed for high-performance. 

Pros

  • Edging  
  • Adjustable fit
  • Sensitivity
  • More downturned
  • Versatile

Cons

  • Heel-hook  
  • Toe-hook
  • Smearing

Solution

  • Weight: 8.89 oz (258 g)
  • Last: PD 75
  • Fit: Performance w/ high asymmetry
  • Upper: Leather/ Lorica®
  • Lining: HF (toe-box and arch area only)
  • Midsole: 1.1 mm LaspoFlex (forefoot only)
  • Sole: 4mm Vibram® XS Grip 2™

The La Sportiva Solution is aggressively downturned with high asymmetry (medium volume) climbing shoes which are designed for high-performance. Having a fast lacing system and additional rubber on the toe box gives a great fit and makes us do edging easily.

Pros

  • Smearing 
  • Durable
  • Toe-hook
  • Heel-hook
  • The easy on and off

Cons

  • Sensitivity  
  • Edging

La Sportiva Genius vs Testarossa

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La Sportiva Testarossa offers high performance

As some of you know, I've been publishing in-depth information around La Sportiva's climbing shoes for months now.

I thought that a post devoted specifically to La Sportiva Testarossa vs Genius would be helpful for most of you.

They both have very high asymmetry and offer high performance, so these shoes mainly appeal to at least intermediate climbers.

Overview

If you're a beginner, I'd recommend you stop reading this post and visit my La Sportiva Tarantulace vs Finale and La Sportiva Tarantula vs Tarantulace posts.

But, if you're at least intermediate, then read on.

Shortly, unless you mostly prefer to climb terrain requiring edging, pocket stabbing areas almost all the time, then I'd recommend the Genius. Because the Testarossa is designed for these types of areas and excels on steep terrain. On the other hand, the Genius offers you a very unique climbing experience because of the No-Edge concept.

  • Genius is softer and sensitive
  • Testarossa is more durable, offers better durability

As you see, they simply have a different function like other climbing shoes.

  • Quick Summary 
  • What I'll recommend is up to your answer to the following question: What kind of climbing are you planning to do mostly?
    • If your answer is sport climbing, vertical routes, limestone, or routes that need a lot of edging, go with the Testarossa.
    • If your answer is bouldering, overhanging routes, gym climbing, sandstone, or routes that need a lot of smearing, go with the Genius.
  • Quick differences:
    • Genius is softer than Testarossa.
    • Testarossa offers better heel hooking ability than Genius.
    • Genius offers better toe hooking ability than Testarossa.
    • They have almost similar fit, according to users and my experience you can size the Genius down 1/2 size from the Testarossa.
    • The Genius has an additional toe rubber and no-edge concept.

Before comparing them in detail, you might want to check La Sportiva Climbing Shoe Comparison Chart. 

Let's dive into it.

Rubber

La Sportiva Genius comes with No-Edge concept

As I always mentioned, the rubber is a primarily important thing when choosing climbing shoes.

Because, the rubber is the layer between your foot and surface, and also determines the quality of shoes - especially overall performance and durability.

The rubber thickness of these shoes is identical at 3.5 mm's, also the other important rubber parameter, the type of rubber they use, is the same which is Vibram XS Grip 2. This rubber delivers outstanding precision of support and shape stability.

Technology

The first time that I received this beast, the Testarossa.

The other thing I want to talk about is the technology that both shoes have.

Over the years, technology shoes have become a very important thing. It's a game-changer.

Both shoes have the Permanent Power Platform which is called P3.

Shortly, P3 is the technology that maintains the shape of climbing shoes after using many sessions.

Another technology only one of these shoes has (the Genius) is the No-Edge concept.

La Sportiva Genius comes with the No-Edge concept which gives an extra sensitivity to Genius. I have to tell you this, it will take some time get used to it.

No-Edge concept force you to relearn your footwork and you'll start to trust your foot more than ever.

  • La Sportiva Testarossa and Genius come with P3 

The P3 (Permanent Power Platform) midsole is a technology that is developed to deliver power to the sole and to maintain the downturned shape of the shoe which means that even after you smear so many times, the shape of the downturn will lose very little.

  • La Sportiva Genius also comes with No-Edge Technology

The No-Edge technology eliminates the traditional "edges" of the sole, which allows the foot to come in closer contact with the rock surface, thus enhancing foot sensitivity and allowing optimum contact on the hold. You can check the video below that made by La Sportiva

Lining

The lining affects the amount of stretching the climbing shoes will. Also, it gives a breathability to the shoes.

La Sportiva Testarossa is equipped with lined leather whereas the Genius is equipped with unlined leather.

Unlined leather offers better breathability than lined leather but much more stretching.

  • Quick Reminder

Finding perfect climbing shoes that perform easily in every territory or every style of climbing is impossible. We have to find out and analyze the shoes that we want to use. 

Even the best climbers have more than one pair of shoes for different routes and types of rocks. Of course, they have a favorite one. 

You can check the video below that made by one of the best climbers on our age talking about the alchemy of climbing shoes.

Conclusion

Let's lay out their summarized reviews, tech specs, and pros & cons.

Genius

  • Weight: 7.76 oz (220g)
  • Last: PD 85
  • Fit: Performance w/high asymmetry
  • Upper: Suede leather/Microfiber
  • Lining: Unlined
  • Midsole: 1.1 mm LaspoFlex with P3®
  • Sole: 3.5 mm Vibram® XS Grip 2™

La Sportiva Genius is aggressively downturned with high asymmetry (wide foot) climbing shoe is designed for high-performance. With the No-Edge concept, Genius offers you to relearn your footwork and trust your foot.

Pros

  • Better sensitivity  
  • Softer
  • Toe-hooks
  • Smearing

Cons

  • Edging  
  • Durability
  • Heel-hooks

Testarossa

  • Weight: 8.90 oz (225g)
  • Last: PD 85
  • Fit: Performance w/ high asymmetry
  • Upper: Leather / Lorica®
  • Lining: Pacific (toe and heel) / Dry-Best® (tongue) Unlined in the middle.
  • Midsole: 3D Hytrel Anatomical Insert (under toes) with P3®
  • Sole: 3.5 mm Vibram® XS Grip 2™

One of the first aggressive rock shoes is La Sportiva Testarossa. The first time that La Sportiva introduced the Testarossa in 2003. After many years, La Sportiva Testarossa has become one of the most desired climbing shoes for advanced climbers. La Sportiva Testarossa is aggressively downturned with high asymmetry (higher volume) climbing shoe is designed for high-performance. 

Pros

  • Edging 
  • Pocket
  • Durability
  • Heel-hooks

Cons

  • Toe-hooks 
  • Smearing

La Sportiva Otaki vs Solution

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La Sportiva Solution offers sensitivity

As some of you know, I've been publishing in-depth information around La Sportiva's climbing shoes for months now.

I thought that a post devoted specifically to La Sportiva Solution vs Otaki would be helpful for most of you.

Because they're really popular and high-performance shoes mainly appeal to at least intermediate climbers.

Overview

If you're a beginner, I'd recommend you stop reading this post and visit my La Sportiva Finale vs Tarantulace and La Sportiva Tarantula vs Tarantulace posts.

If, on the other hand, you're at least intermediate, then read on.

In short, if you're planning to climb steep terrains, overhanging routes, I'd recommend the Solution. Because the Solution is designed for these types of routes and performance-focused climbing shoes. But, you're mostly doing sport climbing, and multi-pitch routes, then go with the Otaki.

  • Solution offers better sensitivity and performance.
  • Otaki is much more versatile, offers more edging capability, and is also a bit more durable.

As you see, Solution is more for advanced climbers.

  • Quick Summary 
  • I'd recommend basing your decision primarily on your answer to the following question: What kind of climbing are you planning to do mostly?
    • If your answer is hard bouldering and overhanging, go with Solution.
    • If you're doing multi-pitch and sport climbing, go with Otaki.
  • Quick differences:
    • Otaki is more durable than Solution because of having a more rigid rubber.
    • Owing to its overall anatomy, the Solution is a bit more aggressive through the arch which is perfect for overhanging routes.
    • Both shoes have the velcro closure system, but the Otaki has two opposing velcro-enclosure whereas the Solution has a one-velcro enclosure system with the Fast Lacing System tech.
  • Best uses:
    • Otaki is more all-around climbing shoes than the Solution and is also good at edging.
    • Solution is more suitable for competitive uses.

Before comparing them in detail, you might want to check La Sportiva Climbing Shoe Comparison Chart.

Let's dive into it.

Rubber

La Sportiva Otaki offers edging capability

I always say that the rubber is the number one thing you should look for when getting a new shoe.

Because, the rubber is the flat between your foot and surface, and also determine the almost every quality of shoes - especially overall performance and durability.

Although the rubber thickness of these shoes is identical at 4 mm's, the other important rubber parameter, the type of rubber they use, is different.

The Otaki is equipped with Vibram XS Edge rubber compound whereas the Solution is equipped with Vibram XS Grip2.

The main difference between these rubber technologies is that XS Edge (belongs to Otaki) is a more durable and edging capability that XS Grip2 (belongs to Solution). The Vibram XS Grip2 offers more sensitivity, which means you can easily feel features more effectively underneath your toes.

  • They both come with the P3 technology 

The P3 (Permanent Power Platform) midsole is a technology that is developed to deliver power to the sole and to maintain the downturned shape of the shoe which means that even after you smear so many times, the shape of the downturn will lose very little.

The Vibram XS Edge, on the other hand, is definitely better for edging, as the name implies. It makes focusing your weight on the smallest of holds much easier compared to XS Grip2.

One of the other things that come with the Vibram XS Edge, is durability. Because of the Vibram XS Edge, the Otaki is more durable than the Solution. But, it doesn't mean that the Solution isn't durable. The Vibram XS Grip2 also offers durable but not like the Vibram XS Edge.

Volume

Both shoes are for medium volume, but if you look at the La Sportiva Climbing Shoe Quick Comparison Graph, you can see that the Solution is a bit for narrow volume than the Otaki

  • Quick Reminder 

Finding perfect climbing shoes that perform easily in every territory or every style of climbing is impossible. We have to find out and analyze the shoes that we want to use. 

Even the best climbers have more than one pair of shoes for different routes and types of rocks. Of course, they have a favorite one. 

You can check the video below that made by one of the best climbers on our age talking about the alchemy of climbing shoes.

Conclusion

Let's lay out their summarized reviews, tech specs, and pros & cons. 

Solution

  • Weight: 8.89 oz (258 g)
  • Last: PD 75
  • Fit: Performance w/high asymmetry
  • Upper: Leather/ Lorica®
  • Lining: HF (toe-box and arch area only)
  • Midsole: 1.1 mm LaspoFlex (forefoot only)
  • Sole: 4mm Vibram® XS Grip 2™

The La Sportiva Solution is aggressively downturned with high asymmetry (medium volume) climbing shoes which are designed for high-performance. Having a durable closure system and additional rubber on the toe box gives a great fit and makes us do edging easily.

Pros

  • Sensitive  
  • Great precision
  • Stickier
  • The easy on and off

Cons

  • Not comfortable for an all-day climbing session  
  • Not the most versatile

Otaki

  • Weight: 7.7 oz (218g)
  • Last: PD 75
  • Fit: Tech w/high asymmetry
  • Upper: Leather/Microfiber
  • Lining: Pacific (in front)
  • Midsole: 1.1 mm LaspoFlex with P3®
  • Sole: 4mm Vibram® XS Edge™

La Sportiva Otaki is an aggressive climbing shoe that comes with P3 and S-Heel technology. The Otaki offers a supportive heel-hook and closure system. La Sportiva Otaki provides a high-level performance across various rock climbing style. The Otaki is also drawing attention to edging ability.

Pros

  • Edging  
  • Easy on and off
  • Well-rounded
  • Versatile

Cons

  • Toe hooking  
  • Pockets

La Sportiva Otaki vs Miura

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La Sportiva Otaki offers quite comfortable experience

As some of you know, I've been publishing in-depth information around La Sportiva's climbing shoes for months now.

Some of the climbers say that the Otaki is a modified Miura and they continue that both shoes have similar rubber, similar last, etc.

I'm here to reveal their similarity and differences, and a post devoted specifically to La Sportiva Miura vs Otaki would be helpful for most of you.

Overview

If you're beginner, I'd recommend you stop reading this post and visit my La Sportiva Tarantulace vs Finale and La Sportiva Tarantula vs Tarantulace posts.

But, if you're at least intermediate, then read on.

In short, they're both all-around climbing shoes. But, if you're planning to climb mostly overhanging routes and vertical face climbing, then I'd recommend the Otaki. On the other hand, if you prefer to go to crack climbing or sport climbing, go with the Miura.

  • Miura is stiffer than Otaki, offers an adjustable fit because of the lace-up closure system
  • Otaki is more comfortable than Miura, comes with the technologies like the P3 and S-Heel which Miura is lack of these features.
  • Quick Summary 
  • Best uses:
    • Both shoes are all-around climbing shoes.
    • Otaki offers a powerful face-climbing experience, and can also be used for jamming cracks.
    • Miura is like an arsenal for small edges.
  • Quick differences:
    • Otaki's toe box is wider than the Miura.
    • Otaki is designed for medium foot and also has a narrow heel for better heel-hooking whereas the Miura is designed for a narrow foot.
    • Otaki has a velcro closure system, while the Miura has a laced-up system.

Before comparing them in detail, you might want to check La Sportiva Climbing Shoe Comparison Chart.

Let's dive into it.

Similarities

The rubber compound of climbing shoes is a highly important, La Spoartiva Otaki.

The salient similarity of both shoes is their rubber and thickness. Both shoes are equipped with 4mm Vibram XS Edge.

Vibram XS Edge is a rubber compound that is developed for maximum support, edging, and durability.

The other important similarity they have is their last.

They are built on the PD 75 last. The PD is essential data to understand how aggressive the geometry of shoe is. Also, the PD stands for power (pointy)/downturn, when the number is greater, it means that more aggressive dowturn and pointy climbing shoes.

Differences

La Sportiva Miura is edging master

The striking difference between these shoes when you look for the first time is their closure system.

The Otaki is equipped with the velcro closure system whereas the Miura is equipped with the laced-up closure system.

Both systems offer different features to these shoes.

I want to start with the Otaki. The velcro closure system offer to climber easy take on and off. If you hear like this kinda thing "easy take-off and on" in climbing shoes, I'd recommend you to think about what's the purpose of this while climbing. 

The first thing that comes to my mind is "What kind of climbing am I planning to do most?". 

If you're planning to go to short routes, bouldering, I'd recommend the Otaki with the velcro closure system. BUT, if you're doing mostly multi-pitch climbing, then go with the Miura with the lace-up.

One of the important advantages of the lace-up closure is the adjustable fit. You can easily set up the fitting.

The other difference between these shoes that the technologies they have. The Otaki have more technologies than the Miura which are;

  • La Sportiva Otaki comes with the P3 technology

The P3 (Permanent Power Platform) midsole is a technology that is developed to deliver power to the sole and to maintain the downturned shape of the shoe which means that even after you smear so many times, the shape of the downturn will lose very little.

Maintaining the downturned shape of the shoe gives the durability to the shoes, also the other advantage of the P3 technology offers more supportive climbing shoes.

  • La Sportiva Otaki also comes with the S-Heel

The S-Heel construction provides better heel-hooking and perfect heel cup fit.

This feature gives better heel-hooking maneuverability to the Otaki.

Miura's lack this feature.

Conclusion

Let's lay out their summarized reviews, tech specs, and pros & cons

Miura

  • Weight: 8.43 oz (239 g)
  • Last: PD 75
  • Fit: Performance w/ high asymmetry
  • Upper: Leather
  • Lining: Dentex
  • Midsole: 1.1 mm LaspoFlex (forefoot only)
  • Sole: 4mm Vibram® XS Edge™

La Sportiva Miura is aggressively downturned with high asymmetry (low volume) climbing shoes which are designed for high-performance, plus The Miura is on the market for more than a decade but still a preferred model - it's a quite good climbing shoe.

Pros

  • Edging  
  • Crack climbing
  • Well-rounded
  • Versatile

Cons

  • Laces not durable  
  • Lack of some tech

Otaki

  • Weight: 7.7 oz (218g)
  • Last: PD 75
  • Fit: Tech w/high asymmetry
  • Upper: Leather/Microfiber
  • Lining: Pacific (in front)
  • Midsole: 1.1 mm LaspoFlex with P3®
  • Sole: 4mm Vibram® XS Edge™

La Sportiva Otaki is an aggressive climbing shoe that comes with P3 and S-Heel technology. The Otaki offers a supportive heel-hook and closure system. La Sportiva Otaki provides a high-level performance across various rock climbing style. The Otaki is also drawing attention to edging ability.

Pros

  • Edging 
  • Smearing
  • Easy take on and off
  • Well-rounded
  • Versatile

Cons

  • Toe hooking 
  • Pockets