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In 2018 La Sportiva greatly increased their range of women's climbing shoes. From this extended range, the Skwama and Otaki complement each other well, says Penny Orr, since they have the same fit but perform quite differently.

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In reply to UKC Gear: Nice one PenPen! I can confirm that having had my blue Otakis resoled second time round with grip that they are ace as a middle ground between my Normal blue Otakis and my Skwama. Always wondered what the difference between the Skwamas were. Now I know.

In reply to UKC Gear: Top review Penny. I’m on my second pair of Women’s Otaki’s, which fit my pocket Guide, Hobbit feet, perfectly. I have wide, small bloke’s, feet (UK 5) and squeeze into 37’s. Best rock shoes I’ve had and now I will have to compliment them with Skawma’s. Thanks!