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   Scarpa Vantage

Midsole provides full underfoot support for both entry level and more experienced climber Modern design synthetic upper with cradle gives great foot wrap and hold Scarpa s stickiest rubber yet for outstanding grip Perfect as an entry shoe or for the die hard enthusiast

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	£70.00	£4.50	£74.5
	£70.00	£5.00	£75

   Scarpa Vantage Reviews

General comments: This was the first pair of climbing shoes that i bought. I found them comfy from the first use. I have used the Scarpa Vantage's quite rigerously and they are still holding together solidly . This is because of scarpas great build quality. Thay are a great beginner shoe as they are not to oddly shaped like some of the more technical shoes. They are also quite flexible so walking around the crag is not to much of a problem and the foam padding on the tongue makes them even more comfy.

Pros: Comfortable beginner shoe. Foam padded tongue.

Cons: The look of the shoes is a bit shiny.

General comments: Scarpa Vantage are suitable for novice through to advanced. These are basically an updated version of the Scarpa Helix.

Pros: They are fantastically comfortable for long days of climbing. If you are gong to be doing longer climbs I would go for the Scarpa Vantage any day over some of the more technical shoes out there. They are a lovely snug fit and offer great underfoot support. I've had these shoes for about 3 months now and I really like them - I wouldn't hesitate recommending them to my friends.

Cons: Not to keen on the 3 silver stripes that run diagonally down the shoe but this is purely my sense of style speaking. Another thing I didn't like was that after a couple of hours climbing (my feet had become sweaty), when I came to take them off, I noticed there was a blue tint to my feet. The colouring from the leather had stained my feet, however, it only took one wash to come off. One final point - I have noticed the rubber is not as sticky as some of the other shoes I've owned - it could be better.

General comments: A good, comfortable beginners shoe with quite a modern cool look. The sizing is a bit on the large size i.e. I am a UK size 10 but in the vantage I take a 42 (size UK 8) it is a must to try them on to insure a good fit.

Pros: This is a well priced and exceptionally comfortable shoe, it fits just like a slipper. I have a problem finding shoes which fit at the back properly. The problem with Red Chilli especially is the rubber heel support digs into my Achilles tendon rubbing and causing general discomfort, this also means that there is a lot of space in the heel cup, leading to instability when using the heel for grip on difficult routes. No such problem with the vantage, which has a slacker rubber band and a heel cup with less volume giving a more snug fit. As this is aimed more at beginners, the last of the shoe is more comfortable as it is not as extreme as more technical shoes, this gives all day comfort. Although it won't be to everyone's taste, the shoes have a modern look with striking silver detail, but I like it. The rubber seems to be wearing well.

Cons: Whilst climbing the dye comes off on my feet due to sweat, giving blue feet. The rubber isn't as sticky as other brands, although for a beginner's shoe it is probably adequate.

General comments: I have been convinced by my wife to take up rock climbing during the winter months – indoor only for me – Choosing rock climbing shoes can be a nightmare as they need to be quite specific to your level of ability to work properly. I chose the Scarpa Vantage as my first shoe due to one many reason, comfort. I tried entry level La Sportiva and red Chilli but these seemed to crush my size elevens. The scarpas were the best of the bunch. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t wear these around town but they fit well and perform well for what I do. The heel are fits very snuggle without ant rubbing, the lacing system extentds right down to the toe so you can adjust the fit to have it as tight and as loose as you wish. The design actually wraps around your foot so they feel very secure when on. There is a also good support from the midsole which allows you to use the shoe all day in relative comfort. I have been four hours on the wall and found these very good. The rubber used is very good and provides superb traction and grip (I have only used these indoors at the moment so cannot report their usefulness on rock). The price is very good as I got these on offer on-line, shop around, you may get better deals than in the highstreet.

Pros: very comnfy for a rock shoe, very good fit and well priced

Cons: Havent found any yet

General comments: I am going to go out in a limb here, sorry about the pun and totally disagree with the other reviews. I do not rate these boots in the slightest. I find that the side walls are quite large enough to get good side traction and the rubber soles are not good enough for a moderate difficulty climb due to their lack of stickiness. They made my feet sweat terribly although I have not experience the blue feet mentioned here. The look is good, and they are a goodo comfortable fit, so I could walk on them comfortably. However, saying all that, it is a relatively cheap shoe and it isnt all bad for the money, Keep it for the indoor days.

Pros: Comfortable, nice fit, flexible

Cons: No grip mate. Would be better wearing trainers.

General comments: This was the first pair of rock shoes that I bought. I borrowed a pair from a friend who got me into climbing indoors and after a few times going decided to buy a pair. I tried on about 6 pairs of shoes from different manufacturers and nearly all of them killed my feet, but as soon as I tried the scarpa on my feet I knew instantly that they would be the ones that I could live with for a few hours at a time. I was advised that scarpas fit is for a wider foot, so if you have wide feet I would recommend these. As a first time buyer I think you would be hard pushed to buy a better pair of rock shoes. I have friend who was new to climbing and had a similar experience to me-he tried on quite a few pairs but again he went for the scarpas as the most comfortable as they didn’t kill his feet. Have used them quite a lot since getting them and have found them more than capable of doing everything I require.

Pros: Comfy for intended purposes, not too expensive, good build quality as expected from scarpa and ideal for a first time buyer of rock shoes.

General comments: These shoes are great! I have had them for about half a year now and ive used them frequently for bouldering and climbing and there still in a really good condition after really heavy use. The dexterity of the sole is excelent and gives a really good amount of grip even after being used for months, The shoe has a good lacing system because it goes right down to the toe, so its easy to get a very good fit from the shoe, and the tongue of the shoe is also padded which makes the shoe very comfortable. The shoes sole has a realitvely big arche but it is quite small compared to the more expensive scarpa shoes, i think this is why it is classed as an beginner/intermediate shoe, but ive found it to be better than the ones with bigger arches in the sole and alot more comfortable. The shoe is very cool looking, so its pretty much good all round. The shoe tends to fit abit large though, because im ussually a size 46 but i ended up getting a size 44 in this shoe. The shoe also has a rubber rand all around the top of the shoe, which is a plus when you do alot of bouldering like i do.

Pros: Pretty much everything about this shoe is great, they look great, there comfortable and there very tough. But the dexterity of the sole is the best thing about this shoe for me because it provides great grip.

Cons: None atall really, i cant fault this shoe atall.

General comments: These were my first pair of climbing shoes. My decision to buy was based as much on price as fit, fortunately the Vantage shoes fit both criteria. Having a lace-up as the first shoe is a definite plus for a beginner - starting loose and tightening up the foot allows the shoes to fit to your foot rather than the other way round. The vantages are pretty stiff, but provide a certain amount of feedback - great for edging and smearing in particular, and the rubber up the back of the heel allows for reasonable heel hooks too. The rubber in general is pretty long-lasting, which is another plus for beginners who will be punishing their shoes with less-than-perfect footwork! These shoes have been with me both indoors and out, and I would recommend them to any beginner.

Pros: Cheap, comfortable, hard-wearing. Ideal beginner shoe

Cons: Shiny silver decals will not last long - possibly that is not such a bad thing though...

General comments: Nice general climbing shoe. Excellent for long climbs, fits like a slipper. Lacing all the way to the toes wraps the shoe around the foot

Pros: Comes in Large sizes!! up to 47 so good for people who struggle to find a pair big enough.

Cons: Not the stickiest soles, consider resoling?

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