These are my first pair of Scarpa shoes, and they are really growing on me. I wear a size 6 in street shoes and got a 5 3/4 in these. They do need break-in time, but being unlined leather, that seems to be going okay. The bones at the base of my pinkie toes are very large, so although I don't have wide feet, I have trouble if I get shoes that are too narrow in the forefoot. These are a bit ouchie in the front, but they are breaking in more every time I climb. I've only used them in the gym so far (way too hot to climb outside in Texas in August), but I'm pleased with the performance of the rubber, and haven't had any trouble edging on the "naturals" on the gym's concrete walls. I climb in the gym 3 days a week and am working low 10s, if that helps. I have a feeling they will be a fantastic pair of shoes once broken in. Pretty happy so far.

I do not own a pair of these, but did try them on recently. Clearly I can't comment on the performance but I have valuable input on the fit.

These are for NARROW feet. Also, I believe you shouldn't size down much from your street shoe size; I tried on a 39, whereas I often wear 38s in other brands of climbing shoes, and the 39 almost felt small.

great for more advanced climbers & women with a more narrow foot. if you are a beginner or have a wider foot, i would steer clear of these and go for the la sportiva mythos. i recommend going to a sporting store & trying climbing shoes on before purchasing on the internet so you can figure out a size & brand that's right for you.

My first shoes, they were a good beginner shoe but not so good for small footholds, I like the way they smear, I got them a little too big but I could synch them tight after my foot warmed up. I am going to try the 5.10 Anasazi LV next, hopefully they will not disappoint.