Nice shoes, but should've bought a size bigger

By Team Polecats Ranked #570 - Rock Climbing Shoes July 21, 2009

Shoes are bomb, very tough and comfortable. I use them as knock-arounds, casual to work, whatever.

However, the sizing is a definite issue. Be aware that what Scarpa calls a US-11 is more like a US 10.
I normally wear a 10.5-11, depending on the manufacturer. I purchased the EU 44.5, which Scarpa says on the label is equivalent to a US 11. This shoe is barely wearable for me. My toes touch the front of the shoe and I could not use them on a long hike in the woods for fear of blisters or toenail damage.

Perhaps, because they are scrambling shoes meant for light climbing, that they are cut a little tighter which might make them more useful on the rocks. But for casual wear and walking, they are too tight. Go up a half size for sure.

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