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Scarpa

Origin VS Rock Climbing Shoe

First climbing shoe for new climbers

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Product Specifications

Average weight 230g (pair, Size 40)

Insole 3/4 length nylon 1.4mm

Outsole S72 rubber

Upper Dual ply microfibre

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Holly Bivouac Team Member

The Origin VS is the perfect shoe for people new to climbing, or those just looking for a comfy cruisy shoe to wear for long sessions in the gym. Primarily for indoor use, these boast a stickier rubber than other neutral beginner style shoes and have a large toe patch for working on toe hooks and overhang work. While excellent for beginners, these can be used at any level given their comfortable design. You shouldn't downsize too much, and if your toes feel like they're curling over, you've gone too small for this shoe.

Fit tip:

Not overly narrow - should fit most foot widths

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Holly Bivouac Team Member

The Origin VS is the perfect shoe for people new to climbing, or those just looking for a comfy cruisy shoe to wear for long sessions in the gym. Primarily for indoor use, these boast a stickier rubber than other neutral beginner style shoes and have a large toe patch for working on toe hooks and overhang work. While excellent for beginners, these can be used at any level given their comfortable design. You shouldn't downsize too much, and if your toes feel like they're curling over, you've gone too small for this shoe.

Fit tip:

Not overly narrow - should fit most foot widths

Features

• Designed as a first boulder shoe for climbing in the gym in comfort
• Relaxed, neutral fitting shoe with low pressure points on heels and toes
• Dual ply microfibre upper
• VELCRO® strap with a high-stretch gusset allows easy entry
• Active randing: the PAF System is an innovative heel system that helps both spread the force of the heel tension and increase the fit of the heel
• 3/4-length nylon 1.4mm insert from heel to toe helps spread the force across the whole foot
• S72 rubber sole: S72 Rubber is a high friction rubber, developed and tested by SCARPA and Davos®. This soft compound gives a Shore A rating of 72, making it very adaptable to any surface and providing an excellent mechanical keying effect. S72 works equally well on rock and on indoor walls
• M50 hood (the same rubber compound used across high performance models)

Black Diamond

Momentum Men's Lace Climbing Shoes

Perfect entry-level climbing shoe for improved all-day comfort at the gym or crag

Lace Closure Neutral Last 4.3mm Rubber

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Thais Bivouac Team Member

The Black Diamond Momentum Lace climbing shoes are great if you are a first-time climber and want to quit using rental shoes. The nice thing with synthetic shoes is that, if the shoe already fits you perfectly well in-store, the shoe will not budge nearly as much as a leather one. The laces may make some people question if they want to deal with that every time they climb and although velcro is more practical, laces are much nicer when you want to get a better fit if your foot is low volume, narrow or very wide. Because these are your first pair, you're likely going to get a size that is snug enough but comfortable enough to wear throughout your whole session so you won't need to worry about unlacing and lacing often. For people who are just starting up, are on a tighter budget or are only planning on going from time to time for a climb the Momentum climbing shoes are a great shoe.

Fit tip:

Doesn't break in very much as it's synthetic. Laces are good for low volume, narrow or wide feet.

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Thais Bivouac Team Member

The Black Diamond Momentum Lace climbing shoes are great if you are a first-time climber and want to quit using rental shoes. The nice thing with synthetic shoes is that, if the shoe already fits you perfectly well in-store, the shoe will not budge nearly as much as a leather one. The laces may make some people question if they want to deal with that every time they climb and although velcro is more practical, laces are much nicer when you want to get a better fit if your foot is low volume, narrow or very wide. Because these are your first pair, you're likely going to get a size that is snug enough but comfortable enough to wear throughout your whole session so you won't need to worry about unlacing and lacing often. For people who are just starting up, are on a tighter budget or are only planning on going from time to time for a climb the Momentum climbing shoes are a great shoe.

Fit tip:

Doesn't break in very much as it's synthetic. Laces are good for low volume, narrow or wide feet.

Features

• Neutral, flat last for vertical climbing or all-day comfort
• Lace entry for fit adjustability
• BD Blacklabel 4.3mm rubber is built for durability and moulded for optimal consistency and performance
• Soft flex midsole for added sensitivity and comfort
• Materials in entire shoe are completely vegan
• Updated knit with softer lining provides exceptional breathability and improved comfort
• Hemp footbed
• Softer toe rands for better fit and comfort
• Updated heel rubber geometry for consistent tension
• Updated midsole for improved edging ability
• Sizing aligns with your everyday shoe size

Origin VS Rock Climbing Shoe

Momentum Men's Lace Climbing Shoes