Scarpa

Scarpa's Story

Scarpa is an Italian-based company renowned for manufacturing high-quality footwear and equipment for various outdoor activities, particularly focusing on climbing, mountaineering, skiing, hiking, and approach shoes. Founded in 1938 by Rupert Grafoner, Scarpa has established itself as a respected brand in the outdoor industry, known for its innovation, craftsmanship, and performance-oriented products.

The company produces a wide range of outdoor footwear and gear designed for different terrains and activities, catering to the needs of both amateur enthusiasts and professional athletes. Some of Scarpa's notable products include:

Climbing Shoes

Scarpa offers a diverse lineup of climbing shoes suitable for different climbing disciplines, such as sport climbing, bouldering, trad climbing, and indoor climbing. Their climbing shoes are designed with various features to provide precision, sensitivity, and performance on different rock types. They are considered leaders in the industry.

Hiking Boots and Approach Shoes

Scarpa produces a range of hiking boots and approach shoes tailored for various hiking terrains and levels of difficulty. These footwear options prioritize comfort, stability, and traction on rugged trails.

Street Shoes

Scarpa also produces a large range of street-type shoes.  The designs are inspired by their more technical shoes so most of them not only look amazing but their functionality is far beyond just the street.

Scarpa continually invests in research, development, and technological innovation to enhance the performance and comfort of its products. The company collaborates with athletes and experts to incorporate feedback and improve the design and functionality of their footwear and gear.  They also have put a focus on making sure the materials their shoes are made out of are environmentally friendly and use sustainable products.

Their commitment to quality craftsmanship, combined with a passion for outdoor sports, has made Scarpa a respected brand among outdoor enthusiasts and professionals seeking reliable and high-performance gear for their adventures.

The Climbing Shop's top Scarpa picks

Climbing Shoes

It is really hard to pick one here and as with all climbing shoes fit is paramount. So, for this one, we will go for a series of shoes.  It is the Instinct series.  Which comprises of the Instinct VSR, Instinct VS,  Instinct VS Womens, Instinct (lace-up), Instinct (lace-up), and the Instinct S.  Again getting the right fit is the number one importance for climbing shoes. Way too often we see people who bring in shoes that should have never been put on their foot type. Use the live chat button at the bottom right if you need help with fitting a climbing shoe.

Approach Shoes

Again, this one is really hard to narrow down to one model.  Our question to the customer would normally be what are you going to use them for and where are you going to use them.  Go to The Climbing Shop's approach shoe page for a more in-depth discussion. 

So, if you are;

Mostly doing short walk-ins and or a lot of scrambling on rock the Scarpa Mojito Wrap is the one to go for.  With 7 colours to choose from you will also look amazing at the same time.

Long walk-ins, muddier wetter terrain with small amounts of scrambling on rock.  The Mojito Trail GTX is the way forward.