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Scarpa Helix Climbing Shoes - Women's
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With durable, grippy Vibram® XS Edge rubber and a padded mesh tongue, the women's Scarpa Helix climbing shoes deliver the edging you need and the comfort you crave.
Key Details
Climbing Shoe Type
Neutral
Last
Board-lasted
Can Be Resoled
Yes
Upper
Suede leather
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- An improved fit in the heel complements the all-day comfort of the Helix that has been valued by new climbers and seasoned guides alike
- Flat lasted construction delivers all-day comfort and performance
- Vibram XS Edge provides incredible grip and durability
- Light heel cup cushioning enhances all-day wear
- To-the-toe lacing closure allows for a fine-tuned fit for almost any foot shape
- Shoes can be resoled
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View all Scarpa Women's Climbing Shoes| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Climbing Shoe Type | Neutral |
| Last | Board-lasted |
| Upper | Suede leather |
| Outsole | 3.5 mm Vibram XS Edge rubber |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight (Pair) | 14.2 ounces |
Scarpa Footwear - Women's
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Sizing Notes
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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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Great beginner shoe!
steviemcqueen9 years ago
I just started climbing about four months ago and after lots of deliberating, chose this shoe. I stuck to my street size shoe and did not size down, despite advice from the dudes at REI. I can see their point, but being relatively new to climbing already, I didn't really want to spend my first few weeks in utter pain. I'm glad I didn't size down because although the shoes molded to my feet a bit, they certainly didn't give very drastically and were already quite snug to begin with.
I love that they lace instead of velcro - I don't like to take my shoes off during the duration of climbing and it provides a nice, tight fit. The suede material of the shoe feels forgiving on your feet. This has been a great shoe to help me get acclimated to climbing and the price is fair for a beginners investment.
Now that I'm hooked on bouldering, I do want a more aggressive shoe and so will be shopping for something different soon... the one big con of this shoe is the missing spots of rubber on the heel. It might make the fit feel better but when you're heel hooking, it kinda sucks/hurts.
steviemcqueen
Seattle, WA, United States
20 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
comfortable but slippery
hkim3 years ago
I'm currently climbing 5.10 at the gym (no bouldering) and wanted to switch my Scarpa I'm currently climbing 5.10 at the gym (no bouldering) and wanted to switch from Scarpa force V to Helix. These fit like gloves on my narrow, skinny feet but unfortunately too slippery. I've been climbing in these for a few weeks now and I ended up not trusting my feet in these shoes.
Looking for more grippy shoes now.
Too bad these shoes didn't work for me.
hkim
ct
4 people found this review helpful
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dichrom
Lakewood, CO, United States
Great shoes!
8 years ago
I am new to climbing, and purchased these as my first pair of shoes. I have used them twice a week for 3 months now indoor, and once outdoor on 5.7 and 5.8 slab climbing. They are holding up really well, and they are great even on the teeny tiny footholds in the gym in addition to smearing. I wear a size 9 women's street shoe, and purchased these in size 8 2/3 (US women's size). They are tight and I have to loosen the laces all the way to get them on, but they are comfortable climbing. I do tend to take them off when I am belaying to give my feet a break, but it's not always necessary. Overall great shoe and I would recommend!
Yes , I recommend this product
Janelle M
Great shoe
9 years ago
I'm a beginner climber. Finding a pair of shoes that fit was a pain in the rear end. My heel always slipped out of the shoe, even if the shoe fit properly at the toes. I tried multiple brands and styles, none worked. These Scarpas were my life-saver. They not only fit my heel, but also the rest of my foot. Over the last couple of weeks, they've stretched enough that they're a comfortable fit for a couple hours at the gym. The laces are annoying to take the shoe on and off, but considering the shoe actually fits my foot shape, I'll take it.
batholith
Bellingham, WA
Great beginner shoes
9 years ago
These were my first pair of climbing shoes, and so far I'm very happy with them. I've worn them a few weeks, and they did stretch out/mold to my feet just a little bit- so if you're deciding between sizes, pick the smaller one. They run relatively true to street shoe sizes. These were the only shoes that fit my feet. I have slightly narrower feet with long-ish toes, so the laces that extend far down the shoe were useful and gave a snugger fit than velcro versions. The heel feels like a dream. The do turn your toes kind of orange, but it comes off easily.
natalie
Great all-around shoe
4 years ago
I've worn these shoes 3+ times a week for almost two years now (with a few months off for injury and then again for COVID) and they're only just now starting to show some wear on the toes and in the leather. They've served me well for indoor toprope & bouldering and outdoor toprope and sport lead. They broke in super fast too - very comfortable leather. My only complaint is that they did stain my feet orange for the first 4 months or so. It's definitely worth trying on in the store before buying a pair, but these are just a solid pair of climbing shoes, especially for beginners who don't need very aggressive shoes.
Experience Level:Beginner
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7.5
Yes , I recommend this product
ewarwinsky
Stockton, NJ
Wide-Footed Enthusiasm.
6 years ago
My first day climbing in these shoes, I told my boyfriend, "my shoes hate me." He, a decade of climbing experience in, told me climbing shoes are "supposed to suck, you'll break them in." He was right. I have a very wide foot, and it's hard for me to find any kind of shoe, let alone one that's so snug and for such a specific purpose. The leather allowed these to open up, relax, and accommodate my foot's shape, with no lack of security. These shoes grab. In cracks, on tiny notches on granite, on shale! The lower heel works of this shoe works well for me and gives me more flexibility on the wall, a couple other shoes pinched really badly on my achilles and made some transitions painful. They're great. 10/10 reccomend from a wide-footed gal.
Yes , I recommend this product
getzygoat
Carbondale, CO, United States
Multi-Pitch Dream Shoe
7 years ago
These are not my first climbing shoes. In fact, they make my fifth pair because I'm a Colorado gal who just, well, destroys shoes because we have so many types of rock to climb your heart out on. I had fallen madly in love with a pair of 5.10s velcro until I fell in love with splitters. The spot where velcro crosses over itself split on me. I knew I needed to convert to the lace-ups. I broke them in on AZ's Granite Mountain "The Classic" (the most sand-bagged route I've everrrr been on.) Four pitches without a break from the shoes on slabs, cracks, chimneys, off-widths, you name it. These shoes were perfect. Yes, the heel cup pinches at the top for a while until you really break them in. Yes, the laces allow you to really form them to your feet. Yes, you should down-size a little because they stretch a bit. Yes, Yes, Yes, you should buy them.
Yes , I recommend this product
valeria
Illinois
Perfect for beginner climbers
4 years ago
This was the first climbing shoe I ever got and it was perfect for getting into the sport. I started out doing top rope (indoor) for several months, then transitioned to doing a lot more bouldering (also indoor). Also bouldered outdoors with them twice and they felt secure. They were very comfortable to have on for several hours at a time, and I never felt like any of the trouble that I was having my climbs had to do with my shoes (just my technique haha). This review is in the past tense because unfortunately I recently lost my pair on an outdoor climbing trip, and I'm really bummed about it. I had these for a year and a half using them 2-4 times per week, and felt like I could have gotten a lot more juice out of them. Would really recommend these shoes to anyone learning to climb!
Age:18–24
Experience Level:Beginner
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
steviemcqueen
Seattle, WA, United States
Great beginner shoe!
9 years ago
I just started climbing about four months ago and after lots of deliberating, chose this shoe. I stuck to my street size shoe and did not size down, despite advice from the dudes at REI. I can see their point, but being relatively new to climbing already, I didn't really want to spend my first few weeks in utter pain. I'm glad I didn't size down because although the shoes molded to my feet a bit, they certainly didn't give very drastically and were already quite snug to begin with. I love that they lace instead of velcro - I don't like to take my shoes off during the duration of climbing and it provides a nice, tight fit. The suede material of the shoe feels forgiving on your feet. This has been a great shoe to help me get acclimated to climbing and the price is fair for a beginners investment. Now that I'm hooked on bouldering, I do want a more aggressive shoe and so will be shopping for something different soon... the one big con of this shoe is the missing spots of rubber on the heel. It might make the fit feel better but when you're heel hooking, it kinda sucks/hurts.
Yes , I recommend this product
olgawankenobi
Great beginner to intermediate shoe
4 years ago
Great beginner shoe that grows with your skill level. Once it broke in, way more comfortable than a Velcro shoe (to me) because the lacing runs almost the whole length of the shoe and it means I can get a really snug fit even when the suede’s stretched out and broken in. This shoe lasted me a solid 4+ years of use in weekly gym use (to twice weekly) until my dog chewed one shoe up. These are really comfortable for long sessions and I rarely took them off unless I was finally done climbing for the day. Great control, sticky heel and toe grip. I’m going to take them outdoors for sure, I may try more aggressive shoes soon but this fit so much more comfortably than the cramped experience I was being told to prepare for.
Experience Level:Beginner
Age:25–34
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
climbercat
California
Great for narrow feet
6 years ago
While these are my first pair of climbing shoes, I am strongly considering buying them again when they wear out. They are so comfortable and fit perfectly. I am a street shoe size 8.5 and purchased these in a size 40. They were a bit tighter at first but stretched out the perfect amount. I tried these on along with the Scarpa Origins but the Helix felt better on my narrow feet. Although I did not particularly like these shoes for outdoor climbing, I highly recommend them for indoor bouldering or top roping. I can even wear these while belaying and I hardly notice them as long as I do not wear them too long.
Yes , I recommend this product
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