Force V Climbing Shoe
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Why We Like The Force V Climbing Shoe
Slip into Scarpa's Force V Climbing Shoe when you start tackling overhung climbs whether you're bouldering or sport climbing. An ideal introduction to the steeps, this flat climbing kicker has a comfortable asymmetry so you don't feel pain while you learn how to fight gravity. Scarpa left the smooth, soft, stretchy suede leather upper unlined for a conforming fit. Underfoot, the Force V features a sensitive Flexan midsole and Vibram's XS Edge rubber at the sole for optimized traction and long-lasting durability.
Details
- Ideal introduction for sport climbing and bouldering steep climbs
- Flat with a comfortable asymmetrical curvature
- Unlined suede stretches to conform to your foot
- Sensitive Flexan midsole with thick Vibram XS Edge rubber sole
- Item runs small, so we recommend sizing up for best fit
- Item #SCR004Q
- Upper Material
- suede
- Lining
- unlined
- Closure
- dual hook-and-loop straps
- Midsole
- Flexan (1mm)
- Rubber
- Vibram XS Edge (4mm)
- Claimed Weight
- [single, size 40] 8.8oz
- Asymmetrical Curvature
- slight
- Last
- FF
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Profile
- flat
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 3 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 14, 2024
Good General Purpose
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 45
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 180
My street size is 45. I ordered 45 assuming that they run small. 44.5 would be a better fit. The 45s are snug but not tight and the heel slips ever so slightly. If they stretch at all they might get a little too large, though I think the straps will compensate. My first time out with them was at a local quarry. These did exceptionally well on edges and pockets. I struggled to get up a slab and switched to my tried-and-true 5.10s. The Force V sole is too thick and stiff to effectively smear on really small slab features. But, to be fair, that's not what these shoes are designed for. I expect these will be become my go-to shoe for gym lead climbing. They edge well, the pointed toe should be good for pockets, the slightly aggressive downturn will be good on overhangs, the sole is sticky if not especially sensitive, and they're comfortable to wear for hours. I do wonder how they'll heal hook, though. Might have wished I had ordered the 44.5s.
October 10, 2024
Fit well
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 44.5
Switch out between my LaSportiva shoes
March 22, 2024
All Arounder
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 42.5
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 170
I use this as a warmup shoe in the gym, but it is really versatile outdoors. I got a 42.5, a somewhat comfy fit, have used them outdoors for granite single pitch and multi. Comfy, durable leather, nice padding and split tongue, jams most crack sizes well. No pressure I had them resoled with XS Grip for more smearing ability. They work fine for sport, but do not edge closely, or pull or hook as well as a slipper or downturned shoe. Sensitivity is not great, but the Force is solid on longer crack and face routes. Scarpa rock shoes are def. snug for their Euro sizing. I'm about size 9.5 US street shoe, or 42.5, but Scarpa's 42.5 feels a full size smaller. This is similar to Five-Ten sizing, yes? They are both about a full Euro size smaller than La Sportiva rock shoes.
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