{"id":1946,"date":"2020-07-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/?p=1946"},"modified":"2020-08-04T10:42:32","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T10:42:32","slug":"la-sportiva-futura-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/la-sportiva-futura-review\/","title":{"rendered":"La Sportiva Futura review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The climbing shoe is a super important piece of equipment that you\u2019ll need on your climbing route, and it\u2019s going to affect a lot of different areas when you\u2019re on your adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two main factors are usually actual support you have and the comfort you feel when you\u2019re on your climb.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an expert climber, you will most likely be used to knowing all of the ins and outs about a certain pair of climbing shoes. With all of your experience you will be the one to tell what is going to be the best climbing shoe, but you can use this in depth guide of La Sportiva Futura Review to further your already high level of knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only will this highly in depth information save you from getting hurt or having to shorten your climb since you will know a lot of the flaws before getting your shoes, but how enjoyable the climb is actually going to be will be able to be known much more since you know the adventure was created by you and all the information that you found out beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Depth Guide of the La Sportiva Futura Climbing Shoe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/71-7ylhgbOL._UL1001_.jpg\" alt=\"La Sportiva Futura Review\n\" class=\"wp-image-1970\" width=\"417\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/71-7ylhgbOL._UL1001_.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/71-7ylhgbOL._UL1001_-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/71-7ylhgbOL._UL1001_-768x738.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-button ugb-button-wrapper ugb-898c724 ugb-main-block\" id=\"\"><style>.ugb-898c724 .ugb-button1{background-color:#00b388;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#00b388,#425563)}.ugb-898c724 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-898c724 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff !important}.ugb-898c724 .ugb-button1:hover .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-898c724 .ugb-button1:hover svg{color:#ffffff !important}.ugb-898c724 .ugb-button1:hover{background-color:#00b388;opacity:1}.ugb-898c724 .ugb-button1:before{content:\"\";background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#00b388,#425563)}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-button-container\"><a class=\"ugb-button1 ugb-button ugb-button--size-medium ugb-button--ghost-to-normal-effect ugb--hover-effect-lift-scale ugb-button--has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sportiva-Mens-Futura-Performance-Climbing\/dp\/B07CNB8FPZ?tag=tclimbing0c-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" data-icon=\"amazon\" class=\"svg-inline--fa ugbfa-amazon fa-w-14 \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"ugb-button--inner\">Check the Best Price on Amazon.com<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Sportiva Futura Review Climbing shoe Score<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensitivity \u2013 10 out of 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comfort \u2013 7 out of 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cracks \u2013 7 out of 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edging \u2013 9 out of 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pockets \u2013 9 out of 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does the La Sportiva Futura Climbing Shoe Perform?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amazing Edging Ability&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The La Sportiva Futura does an excellent job of edging. It really forces your foot to put as much power and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0094576513003202\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stability<\/a> into your big toe. You should get a lot of stability because you won\u2019t have to worry about your weight shifting from one side of the shoe to the other. This is sometimes tough for other shoes that do a great job of weight distribution, but a poor job at directing force to the areas you need for edging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t any artificial edge to contend with when you are climbing. It\u2019s almost a \u201cno edge\u201d type design like the Genius climbing shoe. It really changes the way your foot interacts with the rock face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Might Be Hard to Get Used to<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tough thing about this is that since it is so good at its technical performance, beginners and intermediates may have a really hard time. This climbing shoe will let you know pretty immediately when you\u2019re not placing your foot correctly. For the experienced climber, it&#8217;s actually a pretty good high level training shoe. Once you begin climbing and figuring out exactly how to climb in this shoe, it will make your experience better and you will start to become a more thoughtful, high skill driver.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of higher performance shoes give you so much support that they fail to allow you to work proficiently on your foot work. Most climbing shoes of this caliber have a high rubber thickness and aggressive downturn that aid you really well and don\u2019t force you to use your own foot muscles, but also take away from your ability to flex and utilize your raw footwork skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this shoe doesn\u2019t have an artificial edge, it still allows you to practice your footwork, but it still gives great support on those hard to get a hold on edges of the rock face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crack Climbing is Pretty Good<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You won\u2019t be disappointed while you are crack climbing. Although it isn\u2019t the perfect option for climbing in cracks, it will usually get the job done. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you have to flounder and constantly try to find a better spot in a crack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/geology.com\/rocks\/granite.shtml#:~:text=Granite%20is%20a%20light-colored,%2C%20amphiboles%2C%20and%20other%20minerals.\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Granite rock<\/a> faces might be a little tough to get a hold on with this shoe, but other than that type, they work really well on most everything else.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, since there aren\u2019t any buckles that can both cause discomfort and make it tough to fit into a crack in the rock face, this makes it a superior shoe to climb in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pockets are Easy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your toes will almost be as sensitive and stable at feeling pockets as your fingers. The same thing that gives the Futura great ability to edge is similar to the kind of ability in pockets. You should be able to pull into these types of holds with relative ease and stay in them pretty well until you find the next perfect hold. A big reason for the ease of use in pockets is the shoe\u2019s shape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your foot should also still be pretty well protected, considering that the rubber thickness is about 3mm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A drawback to the Futura\u2019s design is that it has a little bit of a higher profile. It still can get you into most pockets, but you might have some trouble getting into those smaller pockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensitivity&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3mm thickness of the rubber and the \u201cno edge\u201d technology really help your feet be able to feel the rock like not a lot of other climbing shoes can. Sometimes it can feel like you don\u2019t even have climbing shoes on at some points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some climbing shoes with this much sensitivity are usually pretty floppy and don\u2019t have the structure that\u2019s needed. But the shape is still really kept at a high level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be tough for a little while because it is a super strange feeling being able to feel the rock face like you didn\u2019t have any shoes on, but also have enough support to actually hang on to those usually hard to feel edges.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-button ugb-button-wrapper ugb-5238f2d ugb-main-block\" id=\"\"><style>.ugb-5238f2d .ugb-button1{background-color:#00b388;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#00b388,#425563)}.ugb-5238f2d .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-5238f2d .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff !important}.ugb-5238f2d .ugb-button1:hover .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-5238f2d .ugb-button1:hover svg{color:#ffffff !important}.ugb-5238f2d .ugb-button1:hover{background-color:#00b388;opacity:1}.ugb-5238f2d .ugb-button1:before{content:\"\";background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#00b388,#425563)}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-button-container\"><a class=\"ugb-button1 ugb-button ugb-button--size-medium ugb-button--ghost-to-normal-effect ugb--hover-effect-lift-scale ugb-button--has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sportiva-Mens-Futura-Performance-Climbing\/dp\/B07CNB8FPZ?tag=tclimbing0c-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" data-icon=\"amazon\" class=\"svg-inline--fa ugbfa-amazon fa-w-14 \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"ugb-button--inner\">Check the Best Price on Amazon.com<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the La Sportiva Futura Climbing Shoe Have Good Fit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/la-sportiva-futura-sizing-reddit-la-sportiva-futura-durability-la-sportiva-futura-stretch-la-sportiva-futura-singapore-1092x728-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1972\" width=\"601\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/la-sportiva-futura-sizing-reddit-la-sportiva-futura-durability-la-sportiva-futura-stretch-la-sportiva-futura-singapore-1092x728-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/la-sportiva-futura-sizing-reddit-la-sportiva-futura-durability-la-sportiva-futura-stretch-la-sportiva-futura-singapore-1092x728-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/la-sportiva-futura-sizing-reddit-la-sportiva-futura-durability-la-sportiva-futura-stretch-la-sportiva-futura-singapore-1092x728-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theclimbinggear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/la-sportiva-futura-sizing-reddit-la-sportiva-futura-durability-la-sportiva-futura-stretch-la-sportiva-futura-singapore-1092x728-1.jpg 1092w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Synthetic Upper&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the upper of the shoe is synthetic, it may not conform to your foot as readily as an all leather upper. Usually you only have to wait a couple of climbs for the shoe to stretch and then contract to fit your foot really well. However, since the shoe has only a synthetic upper, the amount of stretch isn\u2019t going to be as great as that of leather material.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the La Sportiva Futura Climbing Shoe Have Good Comfort?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great Comfort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of these shoe aspects contribute to its overall comfort. You\u2019ll be able to get this shoe on super quick because it only has one Velcro strap, so all you have to do to adjust is pull on, strap over, and go. Also, the way that the velcro strap is designed actually pulls the back of your heel and the front of your foot towards the sole of the climbing shoe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lessens the number of pressure points which increase that amount of comfort you have. Usually climbing shoes are built to be super supportive, but end up creating a lot of different pressure points. This pulls support from the back and front of the shoe, not just one area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s still going to be a stiff shoe, so even though it&#8217;s very similar to barefoot feeling, you will still have to get used to its level of support that may cause slight discomfort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will keep your foot in a pretty natural shape, and this increases the comfort level a good bit. The look of it seems to counteract this idea, but once you slip your foot into this shoe, you will feel the difference pretty quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the La Sportiva Futura Climbing Shoe Have Good Value?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specialized and Pricey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Futura climbing shoe is a really specialized shoe and the features give good reason for it being as expensive as it is. The shoe is definitely going to serve you in more aspects than a lot of other climbing shoes, and if you purchase this shoe, you probably won\u2019t need too many others for other kinds of technical performance. However, keep in mind you\u2019ll still need other climbing shoes to help with areas the Futura isn\u2019t the best at, such as crack climbing because of its high profile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Durable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another high value aspect of this shoe is its durability. The fact that you should be able to keep this climbing shoe for a pretty long time is definitely, overall, a money saver. All climbing shoes will at some point have to be replaced, repaired, or supplemented by another shoe. However each of these won\u2019t happen nearly as frequently with the La Sportiva Futura.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fact may actually cause you to use this climbing shoe for only really tough climbs or super long climbs. If you were to instead only use this shoe for the hardest and longest climbs, you would add to its already significant life span. On other, less difficult and shorter climbs, you could use shoes that don\u2019t have the same durability level, this way converting your higher performance shoe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Sportiva Futura Climbing shoe Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Durable<\/li><li>Edging<\/li><li>Sensitivity&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tough to repair<\/li><li>Expensive<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-button ugb-button-wrapper ugb-ba20a23 ugb-main-block\" id=\"\"><style>.ugb-ba20a23 .ugb-button1{background-color:#00b388;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#00b388,#425563)}.ugb-ba20a23 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-ba20a23 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff !important}.ugb-ba20a23 .ugb-button1:hover .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-ba20a23 .ugb-button1:hover svg{color:#ffffff !important}.ugb-ba20a23 .ugb-button1:hover{background-color:#00b388;opacity:1}.ugb-ba20a23 .ugb-button1:before{content:\"\";background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#00b388,#425563)}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-button-container\"><a class=\"ugb-button1 ugb-button ugb-button--size-medium ugb-button--ghost-to-normal-effect ugb--hover-effect-lift-scale ugb-button--has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sportiva-Mens-Futura-Performance-Climbing\/dp\/B07CNB8FPZ?tag=tclimbing0c-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" data-icon=\"amazon\" class=\"svg-inline--fa ugbfa-amazon fa-w-14 \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"ugb-button--inner\">Check the Best Price on Amazon.com<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does the La Sportiva Futura Climbing Shoe Compare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Futura VS Katana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The La Sportiva Katana Lace is definitely more expensive than the Futura. However, it does score higher in performance in the areas that the Futura lacks, so this higher price might be somewhat warranted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In both crack climbing and comfort level, the Katana beat out the Futura. The Katana has a lower profile than the Futura which means most of the time it will fit much better into those more awkwardly shaped cracks. Also, since it has high adjustability with its lace system, it allows you to get a more specific comfort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Futura VS Solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these climbing shoes have almost identical performance aspects except for sensitivity and crack climbing. The La Sportiva Solution scores higher in both of these areas, but only very slightly higher. However, the Solution does have a couple of features that don\u2019t provide for like the Futura does. You probably won\u2019t be able to climb all day, and the strap isn\u2019t as durable as the Futura\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Futura VS Genius<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these shoes utilize unconventional edges to their shoes. They both have the unique \u201cno edge\u201d design that allows you to get a better hold on smaller edges and also get the highest sensitivity possible without sacrificing support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The La Sportiva Genius does only nominally worse than the Futura at crack climbing. The score in this area isn\u2019t really high enough to say that it is a better overall climbing shoe than the Futura, so getting either one of these climbing shoes will definitely up your ability level and you shouldn\u2019t have to have too many other shoes to supplement your performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Futura VS Solution Comp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these climbing shoes have similar performance levels and are priced almost exactly the same. The only real difference between the two is going to be how much more sensitive the Futura is than the Comp. The rubber is a little bit thicker in the Comp than in the Futura. 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