SCARPA Force V is a climbing shoe designed for those who are beginners and is not yet used or does not want to experience the annoying pain of the shoes.The flat shape on the tip guarantees in fact a position of the extended fingers. This, combined with the symmetrical shape of the plant, gives excellent comfort at the time of fitting.Despite the comfort, however, Force V gives you all the support you need. The sole is instead a 4 mm Vibram XS Edge and finally, is equipped with the V-Tension technology. This system consists in keeping the fingers pushed slightly forward to have greater sensitivity and precision in the support! As for the upper, however, is entirely in suede with a padded insert on the heel for added convenience!
SCARPA Force V is a climbing shoe designed for those who are beginners and is not yet used or does not want to experience the annoying pain of the shoes.The flat shape on the tip guarantees in fact a position of the extended fingers. This, combined with the symmetrical shape of the plant, gives excellent comfort at the time of fitting.Despite the comfort, however, Force V gives you all the support you need. The sole is instead a 4 mm Vibram XS Edge and finally, is equipped with the V-Tension technology. This system consists in keeping the fingers pushed slightly forward to have greater sensitivity and precision in the support! As for the upper, however, is entirely in suede with a padded insert on the heel for added convenience!
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Scarpa Force V Climbing shoes-37.5
SCARPA Force V is a climbing shoe designed for those who are beginners and is not yet used or does not want to experience the annoying pain of the shoes.The flat shape on the tip guarantees in fact a position of the extended fingers. This, combined with the symmetrical shape of the plant, gives excellent comfort at the time of fitting.Despite the comfort, however, Force V gives you all the support you need. The sole is instead a 4 mm Vibram XS Edge and finally, is equipped with the V-Tension technology. This system consists in keeping the fingers pushed slightly forward to have greater sensitivity and precision in the support! As for the upper, however, is entirely in suede with a padded insert on the heel for added convenience!
SCARPA Force V is a climbing shoe designed for those who are beginners and is not yet used or does not want to experience the annoying pain of the shoes.The flat shape on the tip guarantees in fact a position of the extended fingers. This, combined with the symmetrical shape of the plant, gives excellent comfort at the time of fitting.Despite the comfort, however, Force V gives you all the support you need. The sole is instead a 4 mm Vibram XS Edge and finally, is equipped with the V-Tension technology. This system consists in keeping the fingers pushed slightly forward to have greater sensitivity and precision in the support! As for the upper, however, is entirely in suede with a padded insert on the heel for added convenience!
Last updated at 10/05/2026 22:37:36
SCARPA Force V climbing shoes-37.5
Delivery by 19 May $64.36
originally posted on backcountry.com
I use this as a warmup shoe in the gym, but it is really versatile outdoors. I got a 42.5, a somewhat comfy fit, have used them outdoors for granite single pitch and multi. Comfy, durable leather, nice padding and split tongue, jams most crack sizes well. No pressure I had them resoled with XS Grip for more smearing ability. They work fine for sport, but do not edge closely, or pull or hook as well as a slipper or downturned shoe. Sensitivity is not great, but the Force is solid on longer crack and face routes.Scarpa rock shoes are def. snug for their Euro sizing. I'm about size 9.5 US street shoe, or 42.5, but Scarpa's 42.5 feels a full size smaller. This is similar to Five-Ten sizing, yes? They are both about a full Euro size smaller than La Sportiva rock shoes.
originally posted on REI
I have bunions and these were the only ones that didn’t aggravate my foot pain. I’ve been climbing with them for about two years, about 2-3 times a week and they are just starting to wear out. These are my first pair of climbing shoes, so they have faced a lot of poor footwork and foot-dragging in the beginning.I’m so happy I found these shoes. My bunions can be so painful and I was getting frustrated that I couldn’t find shoes that fit. If I didn’t find these shoes I probably wouldn’t be climbing.I am going to adventure into more technical shoes but will absolutely keep these around for higher pain days when I still want to climb, or for long outdoor climbing days
originally posted on REI
Bought these as a replacement for my Scarpa's origin wich i sized too small and were breaking my feets after a few boulder. I've been climbing for 2 months and even though I would of wear of my origin before buying other shoes I had no choice but to get new shoes. I bought these mostly because they didn't had my size in more agressive shoes. I don't regret my choice, these are some of the comfiest thing you can climb in. Coming from the origin thick 5 mm not so sticky rubber theses grip like champs. I feel comfortable on edges but I get much more sensitivity than the origins. The downsize is that theses aren't agressive at all and wouldn't be a great choice for anything steep but I would recommend these as beginner or flat intermediate shoes. If you're looking for a ... MoreBought these as a replacement for my Scarpa's origin wich i sized too small and were breaking my feets after a few boulder. I've been climbing for 2 months and even though I would of wear of my origin before buying other shoes I had no choice but to get new shoes. I bought these mostly because they didn't had my size in more agressive shoes. I don't regret my choice, these are some of the comfiest thing you can climb in. Coming from the origin thick 5 mm not so sticky rubber theses grip like champs. I feel comfortable on edges but I get much more sensitivity than the origins. The downsize is that theses aren't agressive at all and wouldn't be a great choice for anything steep but I would recommend these as beginner or flat intermediate shoes. If you're looking for a flat, really comfy shoe with decent sensitivity these are a great choice, I'm eager to keep learning and progress in those but I would like something stiffer for super small edging jobs and would choose something lot more downturned and agressive for overhangs.Also these got at lot of padding wich make them delightful to wear but kinda hot and sweaty, this isn't an issue to me since i'm only doing indoor bouldering and they got plenty of time to dry but may be an issue for long climbing days in hot weather.
| Closing System | Velcro |
| Sole Material | Vibram XS Edge |
SCARPA Force V climbing shoes-37.5
Delivery by 19 May $64.36
I use this as a warmup shoe in the gym, but it is really versatile outdoors. I got a 42.5, a somewhat comfy fit, have used them outdoors for granite single pitch and multi. Comfy, durable leather, nice padding and split tongue, jams most crack sizes well. No pressure I had them resoled with XS Grip for more smearing ability. They work fine for sport, but do not edge closely, or pull or hook as well as a slipper or downturned shoe. Sensitivity is not great, but the Force is solid on longer crack and face routes.Scarpa rock shoes are def. snug for their Euro sizing. I'm about size 9.5 US street shoe, or 42.5, but Scarpa's 42.5 feels a full size smaller. This is similar to Five-Ten sizing, yes? They are both about a full Euro size smaller than La Sportiva rock shoes.
I have bunions and these were the only ones that didn’t aggravate my foot pain. I’ve been climbing with them for about two years, about 2-3 times a week and they are just starting to wear out. These are my first pair of climbing shoes, so they have faced a lot of poor footwork and foot-dragging in the beginning.I’m so happy I found these shoes. My bunions can be so painful and I was getting frustrated that I couldn’t find shoes that fit. If I didn’t find these shoes I probably wouldn’t be climbing.I am going to adventure into more technical shoes but will absolutely keep these around for higher pain days when I still want to climb, or for long outdoor climbing days
Bought these as a replacement for my Scarpa's origin wich i sized too small and were breaking my feets after a few boulder. I've been climbing for 2 months and even though I would of wear of my origin before buying other shoes I had no choice but to get new shoes. I bought these mostly because they didn't had my size in more agressive shoes. I don't regret my choice, these are some of the comfiest thing you can climb in. Coming from the origin thick 5 mm not so sticky rubber theses grip like champs. I feel comfortable on edges but I get much more sensitivity than the origins. The downsize is that theses aren't agressive at all and wouldn't be a great choice for anything steep but I would recommend these as beginner or flat intermediate shoes. If you're looking for a ... MoreBought these as a replacement for my Scarpa's origin wich i sized too small and were breaking my feets after a few boulder. I've been climbing for 2 months and even though I would of wear of my origin before buying other shoes I had no choice but to get new shoes. I bought these mostly because they didn't had my size in more agressive shoes. I don't regret my choice, these are some of the comfiest thing you can climb in. Coming from the origin thick 5 mm not so sticky rubber theses grip like champs. I feel comfortable on edges but I get much more sensitivity than the origins. The downsize is that theses aren't agressive at all and wouldn't be a great choice for anything steep but I would recommend these as beginner or flat intermediate shoes. If you're looking for a flat, really comfy shoe with decent sensitivity these are a great choice, I'm eager to keep learning and progress in those but I would like something stiffer for super small edging jobs and would choose something lot more downturned and agressive for overhangs.Also these got at lot of padding wich make them delightful to wear but kinda hot and sweaty, this isn't an issue to me since i'm only doing indoor bouldering and they got plenty of time to dry but may be an issue for long climbing days in hot weather.
I've climbed in these on Okanagan Gneiss sport routes, multi pitch traditional Granite, indoor walls, and boulders. They have performed well and the construction has held up perfectly.I have jammed, stemmed, edged, smeared, and have enjoyed all of it. If I fit them a little larger, it would improve my ability to smear on slab, but I believe it's a sizing thing instead of design flaw. I will be ordering another pair. My regular shoe size varies between 9 to 10 depending, with a narrow foot. I have these in 9.5, compared to my Anasazis which have always been 10, and they are comfortable even while being tight. Again, larger shoe size would be preferable for multi pitch, but perhaps a different shoe altogether could be a better choice for such an outting.All in all ... MoreI've climbed in these on Okanagan Gneiss sport routes, multi pitch traditional Granite, indoor walls, and boulders. They have performed well and the construction has held up perfectly.I have jammed, stemmed, edged, smeared, and have enjoyed all of it. If I fit them a little larger, it would improve my ability to smear on slab, but I believe it's a sizing thing instead of design flaw. I will be ordering another pair. My regular shoe size varies between 9 to 10 depending, with a narrow foot. I have these in 9.5, compared to my Anasazis which have always been 10, and they are comfortable even while being tight. Again, larger shoe size would be preferable for multi pitch, but perhaps a different shoe altogether could be a better choice for such an outting.All in all I've been able to climb as hard as I can, confidently, on a variety of terrain with these shoes, while remaining comfortable, and for that I am both impressed and happy.
This is my first climbing shoe - after trying on every other climbing shoe REI had in stock, this was best fitted and most comfortable.Most of other shoes I tried had a very loose fitting heel, toes were getting completely and unnecessarily smashed, toe knucles being cramped to point of severe pain when flexing.The shoe fits snug but not overtight, just like it should.The rubber on the outsole is excellent and does not slide.It is a lie in the community that the climbing shoe needs to make your feet bleed and hurt. This shoe fits me snug - but not to the point of pain that distracts you from climbing. I have heard the same flawed advice for soccer and dance shoes - and it does not hold up here either.I used it over last 5 months and it didn't really ... MoreThis is my first climbing shoe - after trying on every other climbing shoe REI had in stock, this was best fitted and most comfortable.Most of other shoes I tried had a very loose fitting heel, toes were getting completely and unnecessarily smashed, toe knucles being cramped to point of severe pain when flexing.The shoe fits snug but not overtight, just like it should.The rubber on the outsole is excellent and does not slide.It is a lie in the community that the climbing shoe needs to make your feet bleed and hurt. This shoe fits me snug - but not to the point of pain that distracts you from climbing. I have heard the same flawed advice for soccer and dance shoes - and it does not hold up here either.I used it over last 5 months and it didn't really stretch - so get the actual size that fits you (ignore the silly advice of buying 1 size down from your street shoe... measure your foot and then use Scarpa's chart to get the closest match... and then try surrounding ones to be sure it's a good fit). If you are used to have lots of space around your toes (likely wearing shoes that are way too big) then this would be a change for you - but they should not hurt.The only gripe I have is that there is a seam on the inside of the toebox that will rub against your big toe. I get around it by trimming my callouses and toenail. It sounds like Scarpa moved that seam out of that area in 2018; but this shoe still have it. This is rather minor considering all the issues with every other shoe I tried.Velcro is solid and I really like being able to adjust the front strap how it straddles the toes/forefoot.Rear loops are super helpful.I also like the visual aesthethic/design of the shoe - none of that random vomit splatter material and colors that other shoe manufacturers come up with.Highly recommended for beginners and beginner to intermediate.
I've been climbing for nearly 4 years now, and this shoe is my 5th pair in that amount of time. They've held together way better than everything else I've worn* - I tend to develop holes in the front at the big toe, and in some pairs the sole starts to separate from the bottom at the front. These have shown zero signs of any of that wear, and I've been using them for 4 months now.The shoes are also very comfortable, with a thicker,softer inner layer. There is the matter of the seam across the big toe - I just climbed through it and my body took care of the issue itself by adding callouses at the hot spots. A primitive solution, but a solution nonetheless.I haven't noticed any issues with sticking to footholds with these shoes, though I see that's a recurring ... MoreI've been climbing for nearly 4 years now, and this shoe is my 5th pair in that amount of time. They've held together way better than everything else I've worn* - I tend to develop holes in the front at the big toe, and in some pairs the sole starts to separate from the bottom at the front. These have shown zero signs of any of that wear, and I've been using them for 4 months now.The shoes are also very comfortable, with a thicker,softer inner layer. There is the matter of the seam across the big toe - I just climbed through it and my body took care of the issue itself by adding callouses at the hot spots. A primitive solution, but a solution nonetheless.I haven't noticed any issues with sticking to footholds with these shoes, though I see that's a recurring complaint with these. I'm not saying these aren't legit complaints, but if you're falling off holds, better to focus on your climbing than blame your gear.Also, people have mentioned not wanting to use these past 5.11, etc. I mostly boulder, so it's not a direct comparison, but these shoes have been perfectly fine with any difficulty I've thrown myself at. They haven't given me any undue difficulties at V8 and up (again, see previous paragraph).These are a great shoe for the money, and in my opinion a good shoe period. Will happily recommend these to anyone.*Previous shoes I've worn, to get an idea of my frame of reference:Five Ten - VerdonLa Sportiva - OxygymLa Sportiva - Nago
This has been a great first pair of shoes for me! My goal was to send a V4 before buying shoes and these immediately got me up to the next level to a V5 during my first session with them! Great fit, super comfortable, wearing my street shoe size, and while it’s a bit tight, the inside material really cushions your feet and protects the back of your ankle. Unlike the other shoes I tried on at the local gym, it didn’t feel like it was going to split my skin at all (and still hasn’t). These are awesome!
I decided to dive headfirst into bouldering and needed a pair of beginner shoes. I chose these because I wanted a velcro closure that felt good on my feet and didn't break the bank. I read lots of guides and got some in store help on what size to get and was largely pointed toward going true to size or even a little smaller.Ended up with a pair that were close to my regular size (44 EU...for reference I wear 10.5 US Men's in Chuck Taylor's). Way too small. My understanding is climbing shoes should be kinda tight but not painful. These were absolutely painful after about 30 mins in the gym. Took the 44s back and ended up sizing up to a 45. Much better for a beginner shoe. Still snug, but I'm not in pain at the end of a bouldering session.All in all I've liked ... MoreI decided to dive headfirst into bouldering and needed a pair of beginner shoes. I chose these because I wanted a velcro closure that felt good on my feet and didn't break the bank. I read lots of guides and got some in store help on what size to get and was largely pointed toward going true to size or even a little smaller.Ended up with a pair that were close to my regular size (44 EU...for reference I wear 10.5 US Men's in Chuck Taylor's). Way too small. My understanding is climbing shoes should be kinda tight but not painful. These were absolutely painful after about 30 mins in the gym. Took the 44s back and ended up sizing up to a 45. Much better for a beginner shoe. Still snug, but I'm not in pain at the end of a bouldering session.All in all I've liked these shoes a lot. My only real issue is the rubber on the outsole is fairly hard, so they don't always grip the smallest holds all that well.
According to Scarpa this new "V" version of the Force that replaces the Force X brings High-performance features to a flat, less aggressive last (defined below), the redesigned Force V features a softer, more compact construction that strikes the perfect balance between all-day comfort and climbing performance. Yes that sums it up!If you require a less aggressive flat lasted shoe (instead of toes pointed down or Asymmetric) for longer term comfort but don't want to give up all the performance features by going to a flat shoe, then this might be a good choice for you. The "Last" of a climbing shoe is the 3-dimensional form on which a shoe is constructed. This Force V has Scarpa's Men’s "FF" – Flat Profile, Slightly Asymmetric last. What that means is a more ... MoreAccording to Scarpa this new "V" version of the Force that replaces the Force X brings High-performance features to a flat, less aggressive last (defined below), the redesigned Force V features a softer, more compact construction that strikes the perfect balance between all-day comfort and climbing performance. Yes that sums it up!If you require a less aggressive flat lasted shoe (instead of toes pointed down or Asymmetric) for longer term comfort but don't want to give up all the performance features by going to a flat shoe, then this might be a good choice for you. The "Last" of a climbing shoe is the 3-dimensional form on which a shoe is constructed. This Force V has Scarpa's Men’s "FF" – Flat Profile, Slightly Asymmetric last. What that means is a more comfortable rock climbing shoe. Also since not all feet are the same, different models of Scarpa shoes have different lasts. Personally I can't wear a shoe that has a highly Asymmetric last (curved side to side) like the Boostic, Booster S, Furia, or Drago. These 4 models have the FZ- Aggressive, downturned and highly asymmetric last. The new Force V is less Asymmetric like the Instinct (VS's, VSR's, & Lace's) but in a flat shoe. The sole is better Vibram® XS Edge (4mm) rubber as opposed to the base rubber found in entry level shoes . These are working great for me Sport climbing 5.9's.I wear a 43 to a 44 in street shoes depending on the brand. For example in Asics trail running shoes I am a 10.5 or 44. In Scarpa approach shoes I am a 44. The casual Dr Martens shoes I have on now are 43. In these Force V's I tried both the 42.5 and the 43. I settled on the 42.5 for a nice tight performance fit. If I had not taken the advice of a seasoned climber I would have gone with a 43 which would have proven to have been the wrong choice. I went with the tighter shoe. Ideally you do not want any dead space in any of the areas such as the toebox, heal, or the arch. They shouldn't be painful but they should be very tight. As far as sizing, as a general rule in a flat shoe, you only go down .5 to 1.0 in size in a Scarpa... Scarpa says on their site in regards to sizing to "downsize 1/2 to 2 full sizes from street shoe size - *downsizing depends on model, intended use, and personal preference."I hope this information is helpful. The Scarpa Force V is a good shoe and works great for its intended design and purpose!
Bought these two months ago. Great pair of shoes to start climbing in since they are super comfy, but if you progress pretty fast like I did (starting v2 and reaching up to v5) they quickly stop meeting your needs so I decided to upgrade to something more aggressive. They're a great fit but a slightly sloppy heal for heel hooking so just stick to easier routes and you'll be fine. 10/10 shoes to start out in but again not very performance oriented. I wear street size 11(44) and I downsized to 10(43) and they hurt for a bit at first but they break in nicely after about 4 sessions. Honestly going even another half size down would've been better since they stretched a lot
| Closing System | Velcro |
| Sole Material | Vibram XS Edge |
