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Scarpa Force V Climbing Shoes - Men's
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Balancing comfort and performance, the men's Scarpa Force V climbing shoes feature soft, compact construction that brings high-performance features to a flat, less-aggressive last.
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Climbing Shoe Type
Neutral
Last
Slip-lasted
Can Be Resoled
Yes
Upper
Suede leather
- Low-charge active randing conserves your energy for all-day efficiency
- Vibram® XS Edge provides grip and durability
- Snug heel cups and padded mesh tongues ensure a comfortable fit
- Dual power-strap closures allow maximum adjustability
- Shoes can be resoled
Imported.
View all Scarpa Men's Climbing Shoes| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Climbing Shoe Type | Neutral |
| Last | Slip-lasted |
| Upper | Suede leather |
| Outsole | Vibram XS Edge (4mm) |
| Footwear Closure | Strap |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3 oz. |
Scarpa Footwear - Men's
| 6.5 | 7 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 38 EU | 38.5 EU | 39 EU | 39.5 EU | 40 EU | 40.5 EU | 41 EU | 41.5 EU | 42 EU | 42.5 EU | 43 EU | 43.5 EU | 44 EU | 44.5 EU | 45 EU | 45.5 EU | 46 EU | 46.5 EU | 47 EU | 48 EU | 49 EU | 50 EU | |
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| U.S. Men's | 6.5 | 7 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 5.5+ | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 7.5+ | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 9.5+ | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 11.5+ | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 |
| UK | 5.5 | 6 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| EU | 39 | 39.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 46 | 47 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mondo | 24.5 | 25 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 32 | 32.5 | 33 |
Sizing Notes
Rock Shoes: Scarpa recommends you downsize 1/2 to 2 full sizes from street shoe size, though downsizing depends on shoe model, intended use and personal preference.
Mountaineering: Scarpa recommends you upsize 1/2 size or more depending on desired fit. Scarpa plastic mountaineering boots are based on the UK sizing scale.
Ski Boots: All Scarpa ski bootsare measured in Mondo sizing.Highlighted (or not) sizes share the same shell size; the liners are lasted for each 1/2 size. Some skiers may want to downsize up to 1 full Mondo size, depending upon personal preference.
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Excellent beginner shoe!
James D7 years ago
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 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.
James D
Vancouver, WA
21 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Expensive? Check.
Meh_Shoes7 years ago
I cant and will not talk about the leather uppers than this doesnt make sense?
Are there better climbing shoes for less money and as much function? Yes. This shoe fits nicely in the toe box for me where as evolve shoes never seem to fit that well.
Flaws: The straps. Very thick and hard to operate within a gym context of taking them off between climbs. That they oppose each other makes for a complication that isnt worth what ever gain.
Heel: It feels snug when you first try it on but Im not impressed with it.
Toebox: has a slight upturn. Meaning you have to really control your toe to make good contact with holds. I feel like the shoe is fighting me to stay on the wall.....
Pluses: Fitted toe box for my foot. There really isnt more going for this.
Meh_Shoes
CA, USA, EARTH
6 people found this review helpful
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remi
New York, ny
Comfortable for feet with bunions
1 year ago
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
Age:25–34
Experience Level:Beginner
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 8.5
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
Will
Took some breaking in but great now
3 years ago
I have climbed a few times a year since I was a kid but never bought my own shoes until this past summer when I moved close enough to a gym that I could justify a membership. I thought these were extremely tight trying them on in store, to the point that I thought I needed to buy a couple sizes up from my normal shoe size. Luckily one of the employees talked me out of that, letting me know they would need to be broken in but that they were mostly true to size when wearing them barefoot. After wearing them for a few hours a week at the gym for a month they were no longer uncomfortable. I would recommend sizing up no more than half a size.
Age:25–34
Experience Level:Beginner
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
Gls
Boulder, Colorado
Comfortable all day shoe
4 years ago
I have been climbing since 1973 and although these are not the very best shoes I've used they are very good. There have been a few complaints in the reviews about the rubber, which is Vibram XVS edge, same as on the La Sportiva TC Pros (which I also own). This rubber needs about 1 pitch of outdoor climbing to break-in. After that it is great. Maybe not C4 but still excellent. For me the shoe is a nice compromise, it edges OK, smears very well and is very good in cracks, although you may wear through the hook&loop strap if you do a lot of crack climbing. This is a fine shoe for all kinds of climbs ranging from South Platte pure friction routes to City of Rocks cracks, up to about 5.10 in grade. Above that I tend to default to the TC Pros.
Age:65–74
Experience Level:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9
Used for::Trad Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
Jason
Detroit
Send it to the Next Level!
1 year ago
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!
Age:25–34
Experience Level:Casual
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9.5
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
James D
Vancouver, WA
Excellent beginner shoe!
7 years ago
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 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.
Yes , I recommend this product
William
Katy, TX, United States
Almost, but not quite
7 years ago
The shoes perform less than expected for the price tag, however significantly better than its lower end counter parts. The uppers and velcro are solid with good construction and fit making this shoe very comfortable while standing or climbing. The soles do slip. There is no way around that, and if the rubber were just better this shoe would be perfect. Overall its a good second shoe, and I would recommend it to those who have the money for it, but not to a first time climber.
Yes , I recommend this product
Zach
New York, NY
Great shoe
1 year ago
Fantastic. Comfortable (for a climbing shoe) and gives me confidence I didn’t have before. Using it for top rope and bouldering in the gym. Half a size up from normal shoe (but consistent sizing vs my running shoes)
Age:35–44
Experience Level:Beginner
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
climbguy
SoCal
great beginner shoes
1 year ago
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
Age:Under 18
Experience Level:Beginner
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
DS3SD
Scarpa is now my preferred brand
6 years ago
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 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 - Verdon La Sportiva - Oxygym La Sportiva - Nago
Yes , I recommend this product
Jeff
Good First Climbing Shoe
8 years ago
Before this pair I stuck to renting shoes from the local gym. These shoes are relatively cheap (I should mention that I got them on sale for about 30% off) and great for mild indoor climbing, from experience up to 5.11+, but I'm sure they could handle more.
Yes , I recommend this product
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