This shoe needs no introduction (but we're going to do one anyway, because it's polite!). The front end of the brand legend Katana, seamlessly belended with the S-Heel of the Otaki. Here's what Sportiva say:

• P3® patented technology for a down-turned performance fit for slicing and dicing where needed
• Patented S-Heel™ construction provides optimal heel hooking maneuverability and the perfect heel cup fit by eliminating heel deformation in high-torsion situations
• Differentiated lacing between front and rear for the perfect dialed-in fit
• 3/4 sole for easy resoling

It climbs like Katana on steds. Get it now while you can.