Scarpa Vapour V

The answer is subjective of course but after a great week on Kalymnos my trusty 5.10 Stonelands were finally shredded, it was time for a new pair of shoes. I was dreading this as I have always found it difficult to find a pair for my wide feet. Fortunately, I live near their Mylthorpe shop and could drop in to check out their extensive range of climbing shoes. I explained what I thought I wanted to the staff who were extremely helpful and suggested various brands of shoes. I tried on Scarpa, evolve, borea, La Sportiva, Evolve and Unparalleled- the staff were very knowledgeable and patient allowing me to try on different sizes in different shoes and we’re always willing and helpful with comments and advice. I eventually settled on a pair took them home but after 24 hours discovered that they would not suit my foot, so I took them back. Again the staff were really helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for them and eventually I settled for a pair of Scarpa vapour V’s. Having had a previous version of these shoes I originally was not impressed however the staff convinced me that the new version was completely different. I took them home and was initially not convinced as they were very uncomfortable. However, within 24 hours my foot felt better in them. On my first session on the Climbing Wall, they seem ready to have moulded to my foot. The build quality of these shoes is exceptional typical of Scarpa and they felt precise on the wall, of course only time will tell if they are my right choice or not but initial impressions are very good as they did seem to mould to my foot even after an initial two hour session. If you are looking for a new pair of climbing shoes R&R should definitely be on your list of places to try the Service quality is exceptional and of course if your foot fits the Scarpa Vapour does seem to be a good shoe.

I have bunions and also wide feet. I wanted a new shoe which delivered some performance but still comfortable. Love these soes so far. i can where for 2 hour sessions and not in pain. 2 Velcro strips are good enough and easy to loosen and retighten between climbs. Had fantastic advice and help from the gentleman who served me at the the Milnthorpe shop.

Bought these for a trip away. wore them for a bit of bouldering to try to knock the edges off them but they are too big. I'm pretty rubbish at getting my size correct despite trying on plenty of shoes and sizes. Usually they are too tight but this time too big. They felt fine in the shop it was only outside that it became apparent. I usually wear lace ups , these were velcro. Think i'll have to buy lace ups or wait untiul manufactures make them again. Disappointed with myself. Don't know what to do with them.Maybe ok for a wall in winter.