scarpa shoes

Post by **Paul3eb** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 4:47 pm

does anyone have any thoughts on their rubber or overall construction? sensitivity? specifically for the "reflex" shoes.. thanks

Post by **Paul3eb** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:53 am

are you serious? no one has any type of opinion on scarpa shoes?

Post by **lordjim_2001** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:23 pm

I'm an evolv guy. Sorry.

Post by **Yasmeen** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:42 pm

Paul-- I think I've given you my take on Scarpas, but here it is again: The pair that I had were great, and the rubber was sticky yet lasted a long time. The shoes themselves were a little too tight-fitting, so I don't wear them anymore. I'm an Evolv convert, too. I love my Athenas... all 3 pairs of them.

Post by **Paul3eb** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:46 pm

when you say tight, do you mean in terms of width? i have a wide (fat) foot and i'm a little scrunched in my sportiva's (focus's) that i just got. same deal with the scarpas?

Post by **Yasmeen** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 2:57 pm

Well, I have pretty narrow feet, and my Scarpas were pretty tight in the toe area. Also, there was a seam on the inside that kept catching one of my toenails weird, and eventually killed it... but that's probably not something you'll be able to pick out during a test drive.

Post by **tomdarch** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:08 pm

My experience is that Scarpas tend to fit more narrow/low volume feet. But that's just a generalization - you've got to try on the actual pair you're considering buying.

Post by **rockclimbingdude** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:22 pm

Scarpa are good. Im climbing a pair of their slippers right now. The rubber is sticky and lasts a while. The fit is very snug ( the shoes that you have off as soon as you hit the anchor) and it does give the toes a crimp but the function and feel for the rock is fantastic. Id recomend them. Dont know about the lace ups>>>

Post by **strum** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:00 pm

god, scarpas... love their tele boots, but it is a pain fest to get my brick feet in their climbing shoes.. I've heard good things about them, but if you are a fat foot like me stay away!