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Scarpa Veloce Climbing Shoes - Men's
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With a moderate downturn and soft, grippy rubber that lets your feet grab holds of any size and shape, the men's Scarpa Veloce indoor-specific climbing shoes represent a totally modern perspective.
Key Details
Climbing Shoe Type
Moderate
Last
Slip-lasted
Can Be Resoled
Yes
Upper
Synthetic microsuede
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- Single Z-strap closures allow for quick and easy adjustability
- Medium-tension DTS Active Rands conserve energy for all-day efficiency
- Specifically engineered for these shoes, proprietary S-72 rubber delivers excellent grip and durability
- Relaxed Performance Fit adds extra space in the toe area for more comfortable foot position with less pressure
- PAF (Pressure Absorbing Fit) heel system provides flexibility while reducing pressure on your Achilles tendons
- Appropriate for climbers of all abilities
- Made in Italy
- Vegan
Imported.
View all Scarpa Men's Climbing Shoes| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Climbing Shoe Type | Moderate |
| Last | Slip-lasted |
| Upper | Synthetic microsuede |
| Outsole | 4 mm S-72 rubber |
| Footwear Closure | Strap |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight (Pair) | 15.6 ounces |
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
great indoor climbing shoes
mike5 years ago
Ok. So I had a really long thing that the REI website decided to throw away. I'm going to try and rewrite it from memory, but my patience is a bit thinner now.
According to Scarpa, these shoes are beginner's shoes for indoor climbing. They are meant to be soft, sensitive, grippy and comfortable. They are kind of like Dragos for beginners/poor folks. They have the same midsole as the Drago, tension system modified from the Furia Air, and a new heel system that is a lot more sensitive than their other moderately-priced shoes. These really let you know when your footwork is less than precise (all the time for me...), which is probably a nice change of pace for anyone still using stiffer shoes.
The shoe has a slipper construction with 2-ish panels. The inner is pretty much all microfiber which is really comfortable but more smelly than leather. It will break in, but won't stretch all that much beyond what you get initially. There is a bit more room in the front and this combined with the relatively soft tension in the heel means that most people will be able to size down a bit from what they are used to. This heel has more volume in the achilles area than most Scarpas and La Sportivas. This is good for some (like me), and bad for others. Basically, if I don't see anyone complaining about heels slipping, I won't be able to get my heel all they way to the back of the shoe without undersizing enough to crush my toes. If you find the tension systems in other shoes crushing your toes or heels, give these a try.
These shoes remind me of the Tenaya Mundakas in a lot of ways, except softer and more sensitive, with a somewhat larger toe box. The other shoe that fits me really well is the Evolv Shaman, but that shoe is more aggressive, stiffer, and less sensitive (still a great shoe, just different). If you like the concept of a soft and relatively inexpensive shoe for indoor climbing, but the Veloce doesn't fit, try out the Evolv X1.
mike
25 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Super comfy but don’t last long!
Anonymous3 years ago
These shoes are so light and comfortable for moderate level climbing shoes and I loved them! However the toe blew out after about 7 months of not very frequent use. Maybe once every 2 weeks. I am not a beginner climber so these shoes should’ve not worn out as quickly as many beginner climbers first pairs. And REI would not take my return for the blown out toe even within the year warranty!
Anonymous
SLC
12 people found this review helpful
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Zeejet
An odd choice for intermediate climbers...
3 years ago
This is my second pair of shoes ever and it's turned out to be one of the oddest choices after wearing it and thinking over the experience. The shoes is moderately downturned for overhung climbs, but has VERY soft rubber, which helps with smearing on volumes and slabby routes. Outside these two extremes, it's somewhat painful on chippy vertical footholds and makes foot-swapping a bit more awkward. The heel also has a bit too much volume for me while the toe could use a bit more room. Overall, I'd recommend this for those who climb both overhangs and slabs, but also those who have bigger heels and smaller toes.
Age:25–34
Used for::Bouldering
Yes , I recommend this product
Jimm
Seattle, wa
Update after a month of climbing
5 years ago
After climbing for a month on theses shoes I still like them but the heel definitely has slippage issues after wearing them a bit. It seems like there is too much material at the heel cause it to bunch up and roll a little bit on heel hooks. Also when I tighten these down I would like to see more Velcro on the strap there is not much Velcro left and it even popped off a few times. I like the shoe I would rate it a 4 out of 5. Since my previous I initial impression was a 5 and I can’t update that, I’m giving this one a 3 so it averages out to 4. Nice shoe other than those issues, after breaking in I feel like I could wear a half size down even more very comfy for downsizing.
chrisxleong
almost perfect beginner/intermediate shoe
4 years ago
I bought this around 3 weeks ago and have just started climbing again— I’ve been in the gym 6-7 days a week with these on. Really good for bouldering and short top route sessions. These dont last too long as i already wore through most of the front toe with decent beginner footwork (not a lot of rubbing on the wall). I love the comfort for wide feet and this shoe is GREAT for smearing and some edging because of the sensitivity but it can be quite hard to trust your feet in these for long climbs, as your foot gets real sweaty. IMO the heel hooks are this shoes biggest downfall BE CAREFUL as these shoes might stain your toes… my toenails are yellow due to the lining.
Age:Under 18
Experience Level:Casual
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
HauKrazee
Westminster, CO
Very Soft Soles
4 years ago
I had a feeling from the beginning that the soles were very soft. I have only had these for 3 months and they have holes already. It has a perfect fit for me... but need to look at other shoes because they wore way too fast.
Experience Level:Beginner
Used for::Gym Climbing
No, I do not recommend this product
mike
great indoor climbing shoes
5 years ago
Ok. So I had a really long thing that the REI website decided to throw away. I'm going to try and rewrite it from memory, but my patience is a bit thinner now. According to Scarpa, these shoes are beginner's shoes for indoor climbing. They are meant to be soft, sensitive, grippy and comfortable. They are kind of like Dragos for beginners/poor folks. They have the same midsole as the Drago, tension system modified from the Furia Air, and a new heel system that is a lot more sensitive than their other moderately-priced shoes. These really let you know when your footwork is less than precise (all the time for me...), which is probably a nice change of pace for anyone still using stiffer shoes. The shoe has a slipper construction with 2-ish panels. The inner is pretty much all microfiber which is really comfortable but more smelly than leather. It will break in, but won't stretch all that much beyond what you get initially. There is a bit more room in the front and this combined with the relatively soft tension in the heel means that most people will be able to size down a bit from what they are used to. This heel has more volume in the achilles area than most Scarpas and La Sportivas. This is good for some (like me), and bad for others. Basically, if I don't see anyone complaining about heels slipping, I won't be able to get my heel all they way to the back of the shoe without undersizing enough to crush my toes. If you find the tension systems in other shoes crushing your toes or heels, give these a try. These shoes remind me of the Tenaya Mundakas in a lot of ways, except softer and more sensitive, with a somewhat larger toe box. The other shoe that fits me really well is the Evolv Shaman, but that shoe is more aggressive, stiffer, and less sensitive (still a great shoe, just different). If you like the concept of a soft and relatively inexpensive shoe for indoor climbing, but the Veloce doesn't fit, try out the Evolv X1.
Yes , I recommend this product
Zeejet
Boston
Great alternative to stiff/flat beginner shoes
5 years ago
This is an excellent choice for beginners moving away from rentals. I found ultra-cheap beginner shoes to be disappointing if you are serious about taking up the sport as a novice. The shoe is very soft and the rubber has a lot of grip. I think the ability to really feel the holds is important when learning to climb and the moderate down-turn encourages beginners to activate their feet and apply pressure. A few note on sizing: the heel has quite a bit of room, so this is likely a no-go for low-volume feet. Also, the shoe is constructed with synthetic materials entirely and thus do not stretch to any notable extent. I would say they stretch less than a quarter-size up once broken-in, so be mindful of selecting the proper fit straight out the box.
Anonymous
SLC
Super comfy but don’t last long!
3 years ago
These shoes are so light and comfortable for moderate level climbing shoes and I loved them! However the toe blew out after about 7 months of not very frequent use. Maybe once every 2 weeks. I am not a beginner climber so these shoes should’ve not worn out as quickly as many beginner climbers first pairs. And REI would not take my return for the blown out toe even within the year warranty!
Age:18–24
Used for::Gym Climbing
No, I do not recommend this product
MrMars
New York
sticky sensitive and lightweight
5 years ago
Great shoe, comfy even at small sizes, you are really able to feel and stick to small holds and smeary stuff. It kinda changed how I climb: i have been climbing for about 6 months and started in a classic beginner shoe: chunky, slippy rubber for a gym, always felt i couldn't really rely on my feet (obvs i have still bad foot work)...but since i switched to the veloce I appreciate (and work on) my footwork much more and the stickyness and increased feedback allows me to commit to and trust my feet much more. I love the lightweightness, but the one downside is heavy stitching on the top of the tip of the big toe - kind of annoying, but i hope that softens up over time. I do think that the velcro strap is too thin and flimsy-feeling, but since it's a sock anyways it's not that needed (if you buy it tight to begin with.)
Yes , I recommend this product
Kris
Colorado Springs, CO
Good shoe for intermediate climbers
3 years ago
Rubber is nice, though the velcro strip is far too long and sometimes gets caught on mats or pulled off while climbing. Personally had issue with the heel slipping out but I think I got half a size too large. Toe hooks are great, it's above average on slab despite the tip of the toe being a bit wide. Overall a nice shoe for intermediate climbers (V6-V8) though make sure to get a smaller size as the softness of the shoe allows it to stretch a bit through use.
Age:Under 18
Experience Level:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
robert
New York
Nice gym shoe
4 years ago
Good value for the price. Would recommend for beginners/intermediate or experienced climbers wanting an inexpensive training shoe. Very soft, good for toeing on slippy holds and comfy. Edge (particularly outside) not as good as more expensive shoes, but fine for most gym holds. Seems durable: worn ~6-8hrs/week for 8 months and rubber still in good quality. Heel is a little baggy.
Age:25–34
Experience Level:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 8
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
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