Last updated at 20/05/2026 14:11:38
originally posted on REI
Been wearing these shoes since summer of 2020 and absolutely love them. The grip they provide has increased my trust in my feet, and I've noticed my footwork improve significantly. You can just feel everything through them, and after the very short break-in period, they were comfortable to wear for hours on end. They're perfect for volumes, indoor climbing holds and smearing. A few weeks ago I wore them outside climbing at Red River Gorge, and they performed excellently! I just wore through the toe after 1.5 years of consistent use, climbing ~3 times a week. For how soft the shoe is, I'm actually impressed they lasted that long. In terms of sizing, I find they're consistent with other Scarpa climbing shoes. I wear a 42.5 in both my Drago's and my Instinct VS.
originally posted on mec.ca
At the three month point on these now and absolutely love them in every way basically. The rand happens to fit my foot like a glove. They are super light and extremely sensitive, which is really nice.I have used them bouldering both indoor and outdoor (granite only so far) equally and they really do excel at everything so far. The one exception is very small edges or crystals. I still pull out the Miuras for those because the soft rubber on the Dragos tends to fold off the really tiny stuff.I would say they excel at the steeper stuff and just hold their own on the slabier stuff or very small edging (there are better shoes for those applications).I have not experienced any of the pre-mature wear that others have warned of. I think it may be a footwork issue for ... MoreAt the three month point on these now and absolutely love them in every way basically. The rand happens to fit my foot like a glove. They are super light and extremely sensitive, which is really nice.I have used them bouldering both indoor and outdoor (granite only so far) equally and they really do excel at everything so far. The one exception is very small edges or crystals. I still pull out the Miuras for those because the soft rubber on the Dragos tends to fold off the really tiny stuff.I would say they excel at the steeper stuff and just hold their own on the slabier stuff or very small edging (there are better shoes for those applications).I have not experienced any of the pre-mature wear that others have warned of. I think it may be a footwork issue for some people.I am a 39.5 in the Miuras (my go too sport shoe) and I sized the Dragos 40.5 and have been quite happy with the fit. I just ordered another pair of Dragos in 40 to use as a send go pair.If you are primarily a boulderer, I would say try a pair on and see if the last works with your foot and it it does, pull the trigger and you wont regret it.
originally posted on moosejaw.com
Favorite shoe so far! I've been through four different climbing shoes so far, and these are by far the best. I was expecting them to take a bit to break in, but literally the first time I wore them to climb, they were so comfortable. No break in time at all, which almost makes me think I should have sized down more. I wear a women's 7.5 street shoe, and my Dragos are 39s, and I almost wish I had gone down to 38.5. I was surprised at how much they stretched. I most boulder, and they've been great for the more technical slab climbs, as well as really driving through my toes on overhung climbs.
| Variant | |
| size | EU 43 |
| color | Yellow |
Been wearing these shoes since summer of 2020 and absolutely love them. The grip they provide has increased my trust in my feet, and I've noticed my footwork improve significantly. You can just feel everything through them, and after the very short break-in period, they were comfortable to wear for hours on end. They're perfect for volumes, indoor climbing holds and smearing. A few weeks ago I wore them outside climbing at Red River Gorge, and they performed excellently! I just wore through the toe after 1.5 years of consistent use, climbing ~3 times a week. For how soft the shoe is, I'm actually impressed they lasted that long. In terms of sizing, I find they're consistent with other Scarpa climbing shoes. I wear a 42.5 in both my Drago's and my Instinct VS.
At the three month point on these now and absolutely love them in every way basically. The rand happens to fit my foot like a glove. They are super light and extremely sensitive, which is really nice.I have used them bouldering both indoor and outdoor (granite only so far) equally and they really do excel at everything so far. The one exception is very small edges or crystals. I still pull out the Miuras for those because the soft rubber on the Dragos tends to fold off the really tiny stuff.I would say they excel at the steeper stuff and just hold their own on the slabier stuff or very small edging (there are better shoes for those applications).I have not experienced any of the pre-mature wear that others have warned of. I think it may be a footwork issue for ... MoreAt the three month point on these now and absolutely love them in every way basically. The rand happens to fit my foot like a glove. They are super light and extremely sensitive, which is really nice.I have used them bouldering both indoor and outdoor (granite only so far) equally and they really do excel at everything so far. The one exception is very small edges or crystals. I still pull out the Miuras for those because the soft rubber on the Dragos tends to fold off the really tiny stuff.I would say they excel at the steeper stuff and just hold their own on the slabier stuff or very small edging (there are better shoes for those applications).I have not experienced any of the pre-mature wear that others have warned of. I think it may be a footwork issue for some people.I am a 39.5 in the Miuras (my go too sport shoe) and I sized the Dragos 40.5 and have been quite happy with the fit. I just ordered another pair of Dragos in 40 to use as a send go pair.If you are primarily a boulderer, I would say try a pair on and see if the last works with your foot and it it does, pull the trigger and you wont regret it.
Favorite shoe so far! I've been through four different climbing shoes so far, and these are by far the best. I was expecting them to take a bit to break in, but literally the first time I wore them to climb, they were so comfortable. No break in time at all, which almost makes me think I should have sized down more. I wear a women's 7.5 street shoe, and my Dragos are 39s, and I almost wish I had gone down to 38.5. I was surprised at how much they stretched. I most boulder, and they've been great for the more technical slab climbs, as well as really driving through my toes on overhung climbs.
I have been climbing with these shoes for roughly a month now and they are by far some of stickiest shoes I've used. Great for overhang especially. From training to casual climbing and even competition settings they're great. Heels don't pop during heel hooks and toe hooks are comfortable and secure. Having these shoes have really allowed me to focus on technical footwork without discomfort. About the only bad thing I can think of is the durability isn't the amazing but not the worst I've seen. Slight wear on the tips after 3/4 days in the gym since I got them with pretty heavy projecting and running circuits (4x4s, pyramids, up-downs, etc.). Highly recommend!
Really wish it were possible to write a review without giving stars; I tried these out, and while they felt snug and super tactile, the toe box was slightly too narrow for my feet. My feet aren?t overly wide, but its enough that I have to take into account when sizing shoes like this, and unfortunately these ones in particular were too narrow. This caused some pinching on the sides, and I think because my feet didn?t make it all the way into the toe box properly, my heel wasn?t seated properly either. Because pretty much the entire toe is wrapped in rubber, it?s not likely to stretch laterally. I will say they felt soft, light, and there was a lot of feel in the tip of the toe to negotiate small holds. The asymmetrical design felt a little weird the way it twisted ... MoreReally wish it were possible to write a review without giving stars; I tried these out, and while they felt snug and super tactile, the toe box was slightly too narrow for my feet. My feet aren?t overly wide, but its enough that I have to take into account when sizing shoes like this, and unfortunately these ones in particular were too narrow. This caused some pinching on the sides, and I think because my feet didn?t make it all the way into the toe box properly, my heel wasn?t seated properly either. Because pretty much the entire toe is wrapped in rubber, it?s not likely to stretch laterally. I will say they felt soft, light, and there was a lot of feel in the tip of the toe to negotiate small holds. The asymmetrical design felt a little weird the way it twisted your foot, but I can kinda see how it works with the rand.I want to make it clear that this doesn?t make this shoe bad, per se, just something for prospective buyers to take into account. Which is also why I wish I didn?t have to rate it with stars; the shoe just wasn?t meant for me, but I?m sure it?s great for other people.For reference, I have both the VS and VSR, and they fit me perfectly, just wanted something a little less bulky for overhanging boulders. I?d really like to try the Chimera, even though it?s more for sport climbing, because I think laces would help alleviate some of that squeeze with zonal tightening.
One of, if not the best pair of climbing shoes I've owned. I climb on a competitive team and currently already own two pairs and am going to buy the third soon. For me, they were a perfect fit right out of the box and maintained their structure until I felt I needed a new pair. The soft rubber is sensitive enough that it allows me to feel anything and everything on the wall as if I was climbing barefoot. On longer routes I find that my foot will occasionally cramp due to the obviously intentional lack of stiffness in the shoe, however this in no way takes away from the quality of the shoe. One of my biggest turn offs of shoes is when they feel so uncomfortable that I feel I need to take them off between every climb. This is NOT the case with the Drago's and I can ... MoreOne of, if not the best pair of climbing shoes I've owned. I climb on a competitive team and currently already own two pairs and am going to buy the third soon. For me, they were a perfect fit right out of the box and maintained their structure until I felt I needed a new pair. The soft rubber is sensitive enough that it allows me to feel anything and everything on the wall as if I was climbing barefoot. On longer routes I find that my foot will occasionally cramp due to the obviously intentional lack of stiffness in the shoe, however this in no way takes away from the quality of the shoe. One of my biggest turn offs of shoes is when they feel so uncomfortable that I feel I need to take them off between every climb. This is NOT the case with the Drago's and I can wear them for extended periods of time without discomfort. I highly recommend these shoes for competitive climbers and even those who are casual climbers that want to up their game!
For "the send" I am accustomed to either the La Sportiva Miura VS (45.5) or the Evolve Shaman Pro (13). I have always wanted to try the Scarpa Drago based in raves from folks at my Climbing Gym; but they only go up to Size 45. I've never been able to get into that size with Scarpa; and with shoes over $200 nowadays I was not willing to take a chance. Imagine my surprise when I walked into the Jacksonville REI and saw a pair of Dragos in 45 at a sweet discount from MSRP! "If I can get my feet into these shoes, I'm gonna grab them". It was a tight squeeze; but once inside, they really felt great. Took them to the nearby Gym; and while painfully tight at first, they loosened up quite fast. I was rewarded with the ability to Boulder 1-2 grades higher than my current ... MoreFor "the send" I am accustomed to either the La Sportiva Miura VS (45.5) or the Evolve Shaman Pro (13). I have always wanted to try the Scarpa Drago based in raves from folks at my Climbing Gym; but they only go up to Size 45. I've never been able to get into that size with Scarpa; and with shoes over $200 nowadays I was not willing to take a chance. Imagine my surprise when I walked into the Jacksonville REI and saw a pair of Dragos in 45 at a sweet discount from MSRP! "If I can get my feet into these shoes, I'm gonna grab them". It was a tight squeeze; but once inside, they really felt great. Took them to the nearby Gym; and while painfully tight at first, they loosened up quite fast. I was rewarded with the ability to Boulder 1-2 grades higher than my current plateau, because the Drago grips features in a "sticky" fashion and the serious downturn & wild assymetry allow me to use my toes and heels like I haven't before. I was not ready to try them on edges or very small features; just didn't feel familiar with their shape, even though my toes are crammed into the front more tightly than any other shoe I've used. These shoes seem unlike any other I've ever used; but other people liken them to Theorys, in which I've never been interested. In summation: If you want to "take a walk on the wild side" and join a bazillion champion competitor Boulderers, I say "Go for it!" I wish I had tried them sooner, because they are a "whole new ballgame" for me. Dinged them one star because the sizing stops at 45 and I could have really gone with a 46.
Hands down the best climbing shoe. Dragos are the gold standard for climbing and boy do they live up to it. They are incredibly soft so the feel through your feet is unmatched. You will be able to feel anything and everything on footholds. They are pretty aggressively downturned, especially right out of the box, but they will be surprisingly comfortable. I was a little hesitant at first moving towards a shoe as aggressive as this, purely for the fear of them being unbearable in terms of comfort, but this was the complete opposite of what I have experienced. This might be due to how soft the rubber is, but the first time I put them on it was an exact fit for the rule of thumb for uncomfortable but not painful. I typically wear a 10 in my street shoes and I went with ... MoreHands down the best climbing shoe. Dragos are the gold standard for climbing and boy do they live up to it. They are incredibly soft so the feel through your feet is unmatched. You will be able to feel anything and everything on footholds. They are pretty aggressively downturned, especially right out of the box, but they will be surprisingly comfortable. I was a little hesitant at first moving towards a shoe as aggressive as this, purely for the fear of them being unbearable in terms of comfort, but this was the complete opposite of what I have experienced. This might be due to how soft the rubber is, but the first time I put them on it was an exact fit for the rule of thumb for uncomfortable but not painful. I typically wear a 10 in my street shoes and I went with a 43 in these. They broke in fairly quickly (about 2 or 3 sessions at 2 hours each) and it gave me just enough stretch in the material to be comfortable and able to wear them all day while still having all the benefits of the high performance downturn. I hardly ever have to pop them off between climbs that's how comfortable they are after they get broken in. The rubber on these is also very sticky. It is the best shoe I have tried for smearing and for sticking to small jibs and other footholds. The rubber on the toe and heel is also fantastic for toe hooks and heel hooks. I found that I have less of a tendency to slip on these kinds of moves with these shoes. I would completely recommend these to anyone looking for an aggressive shoe. It is worth the money for the performance and comfort that you get out of them. I will definitely be ordering more pairs in the future.
I have trouble getting into Scarpa shoes; but after hearing raves from my Gym Besties, I wanted to try the Dragos. Trouble is, I wear 45.5 or 46 in La Sportivas and 13 in Evolves; and Dragos only go up to 45. Ordered a pair in 45 and told myself "If I can get into these shoes, I am going to keep them and hope they stretch." Well, the first two times wearing it WAS pretty painful; but they DO stretch somewhat so eventually they fit like a glove.Yikes! Dragos are SOFT!! Take Skwanas and divide by 2. I gotta tell you two things: First, I am a really poor, incompetent Boulderer, so I need more structure from my shoes than more experienced Boulderers. Second, if YOU really like Bouldering, especially on features and toe & heel hooking; you're going to go bananas over the ... MoreI have trouble getting into Scarpa shoes; but after hearing raves from my Gym Besties, I wanted to try the Dragos. Trouble is, I wear 45.5 or 46 in La Sportivas and 13 in Evolves; and Dragos only go up to 45. Ordered a pair in 45 and told myself "If I can get into these shoes, I am going to keep them and hope they stretch." Well, the first two times wearing it WAS pretty painful; but they DO stretch somewhat so eventually they fit like a glove.Yikes! Dragos are SOFT!! Take Skwanas and divide by 2. I gotta tell you two things: First, I am a really poor, incompetent Boulderer, so I need more structure from my shoes than more experienced Boulderers. Second, if YOU really like Bouldering, especially on features and toe & heel hooking; you're going to go bananas over the Dragos! They STICK, STICK, STICK; and the wild downturn and assymmetry really help you. While you CAN catch edges with your big toe, this is not an edging shoe IMO.
I'm 5'10", 180lb. I used to think us heavy guys needed a stiff shoe no matter what, not any more. These kicks have become my go-to for almost everything. I primarily boulder, outside, mainly. And I sport climb outside once a week. The way these turn your feet into hands, I want them on everything but the most edgy rigs. They pull harder than any shoe I've ever worn. I have a wide toe box and a narrow heel, the fit is perfect. Two things to know. First, they stretch like crazy. Not sure how a mostly synthetic shoe can do that, but count on 2-3 euro size stretch. Secondly, ya pay a price for this kind of sticky. They do wear out fast. However, it standard rubber wear. None of the bs velcro going out or stitching blowing like lots of other current brands. I send em in ... MoreI'm 5'10", 180lb. I used to think us heavy guys needed a stiff shoe no matter what, not any more. These kicks have become my go-to for almost everything. I primarily boulder, outside, mainly. And I sport climb outside once a week. The way these turn your feet into hands, I want them on everything but the most edgy rigs. They pull harder than any shoe I've ever worn. I have a wide toe box and a narrow heel, the fit is perfect. Two things to know. First, they stretch like crazy. Not sure how a mostly synthetic shoe can do that, but count on 2-3 euro size stretch. Secondly, ya pay a price for this kind of sticky. They do wear out fast. However, it standard rubber wear. None of the bs velcro going out or stitching blowing like lots of other current brands. I send em in at about the 65% mark and get one quality resole outta em as well. The pair I wear in the gym last quite a bit longer.
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| size | EU 43 |
| color | Yellow |
Scarpa Drago Climbing Shoe EU 43 / Yellow
Scarpa Drago Climbing shoes (43, black) - Overhangs, small screw-ons and heel hooks - the Drago by Scarpa is the shoe of choice for tricky bouldering problems. Since these climbing shoes come with serious pre-tensioning, they give you plenty of pressure on the toe area and offer so much stability and grip on small holds. The premium Vibram XS Grip2 sole is designed for durability and really sticks to the ground. There is also plenty of rubber in the forefoot region, so that the wearer is well prepared for toe hooks. The material used for the shoe body is microfiber, which hardly stretches out at all and so gives you the same outstanding fit for the first training session, and for the fiftieth. Quick to pull on and off, thanks to the hook-and-loop fasteners as well as the two pull-off loops. The Scarpa Drago is a true high-end climbing shoe, which seems to have been made for the most difficult climbs!
Scarpa Drago Climbing shoes (43, black) - Overhangs, small screw-ons and heel hooks - the Drago by Scarpa is the shoe of choice for tricky bouldering problems. Since these climbing shoes come with serious pre-tensioning, they give you plenty of pressure on the toe area and offer so much stability and grip on small holds. The premium Vibram XS Grip2 sole is designed for durability and really sticks to the ground. There is also plenty of rubber in the forefoot region, so that the wearer is well prepared for toe hooks. The material used for the shoe body is microfiber, which hardly stretches out at all and so gives you the same outstanding fit for the first training session, and for the fiftieth. Quick to pull on and off, thanks to the hook-and-loop fasteners as well as the two pull-off loops. The Scarpa Drago is a true high-end climbing shoe, which seems to have been made for the most difficult climbs!
Scarpa Drago Climbing shoes (43, black) - Overhangs, small screw-ons and heel hooks - the Drago by Scarpa is the shoe of choice for tricky bouldering problems. Since these climbing shoes come with serious pre-tensioning, they give you plenty of pressure on the toe area and offer so much stability and grip on small holds. The premium Vibram XS Grip2 sole is designed for durability and really sticks to the ground. There is also plenty of rubber in the forefoot region, so that the wearer is well prepared for toe hooks. The material used for the shoe body is microfiber, which hardly stretches out at all and so gives you the same outstanding fit for the first training session, and for the fiftieth. Quick to pull on and off, thanks to the hook-and-loop fasteners as well as the two pull-off loops. The Scarpa Drago is a true high-end climbing shoe, which seems to have been made for the most difficult climbs!
Scarpa Drago Climbing shoes (43, black) - Overhangs, small screw-ons and heel hooks - the Drago by Scarpa is the shoe of choice for tricky bouldering problems. Since these climbing shoes come with serious pre-tensioning, they give you plenty of pressure on the toe area and offer so much stability and grip on small holds. The premium Vibram XS Grip2 sole is designed for durability and really sticks to the ground. There is also plenty of rubber in the forefoot region, so that the wearer is well prepared for toe hooks. The material used for the shoe body is microfiber, which hardly stretches out at all and so gives you the same outstanding fit for the first training session, and for the fiftieth. Quick to pull on and off, thanks to the hook-and-loop fasteners as well as the two pull-off loops. The Scarpa Drago is a true high-end climbing shoe, which seems to have been made for the most difficult climbs!
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