Precise and powerful, the Otaki combines an aggressive design with a supportive hook and loop two-strap closure system. This versatile rock shoe provides high-level performance across a wide variety of rock conditions, but really excels at technical edging and on overhanging terrain. Kind of sounds like a lot of other shoes, doens't it? Well, it's not.

The Otaki borrows from a number of other models in the Sportiva fleet to make a truly unique all-arounder. It features a sensitivity just below the much softer Skwama and edging and pocket climbing prowess a level below the more powerful Solution. It shares the P3 last with the Solution, which is why it maintains its downward turned shape and edging power after months of use. Because it shares so many of the premium benefits of its Sportiva brethren, this shoe finds itself in a versatility category all its own.

And sized appropriately, it'll feel more comfortable than any of those shoes, especially if you're out all day or keen on monster gym sessions. Comfort and versatility means you don't need an entire closet of shoes. The Otaki is here to tick off every necessity you could wish for.

Specs

• Versatile shoe providing exceptional performance in any discipline, but especially when technical edging and on overhanging terrain
• P3 technology for a down-turned performance fit for slicing and dicing where needed
• S-Heel construction provides optimal heel hooking maneuverability and the perfect heel cup fit
• Laser-cut uppers reduce stitching and bulk
• Ridiculously comfy fit for such a high-performance shoe