How to Choose Rock Climbing Shoes

Whether your sessions take you to the gym or crag, you'll go mile after vertical mile in the women's Scarpa Force climbing shoes. They offer a comfortable construction and strong underfoot support.
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View all Scarpa Women's Climbing ShoesBest Use | Rock Climbing |
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Climbing Shoe Type | Neutral |
Last | Slip-lasted |
Upper | 1.8 mm Eco suede |
Lining | Recycled microfiber |
Outsole | 3.5 mm Vibram XS Edge rubber |
Footwear Closure | Strap |
Can Be Resoled | Yes |
Gender | Women's |
Weight (Pair) | 15.8 ounces |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
Climbing Shoe Volume | Low |
34 | 34.5 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 EU | |
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U.S. Women's | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 |
EU | 34 | 34.5 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 |
Mondo | 20 | 21 | 21.5 | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 |
All Scarpa non-plastic footwear uses European sizing.
• 1 Euro whole size = 6.6 mm = 0.26 inches
• 1 US whole size = 8.4 mm = 0.33 inches
• The 30 Euro sizes above cover the same size range as 24 US sizes.
• More Euro sizes provide a better, more precise fit for your intended use.
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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I'm an intermediate climber. I had these shoes for less than half a year and it's already falling apart. There is in the toe area. The velcro doesn't hold well. It's unfortunate because they were comfortable for my narrow heels and wide forefoot, but the shoes are not made well. I don't recommend these shoes at all.
Have had these shoes about 9 months. They were originally my indoor pair but found they provided a lot more support than my helixes and were almost as comfortable, still do a great job of smearing with a decent edging for a neutral shoe. Can’t quite spend all day with them but they provide a bit more performance without some of the comfort trade offs that come with a more aggressive shoe. Haven’t had any issues with them holding up yet but also haven’t put them through a long hard climbing day either.