SCARPAMen's Climbing Shoe

The most comfortable shoe I've had yet! Great for long sessions. I love the fabric lining in the heel, it's a really great feature that adds so much comfort. I bought them true to my sneaker size and they were comfortably tight at first and after breaking in maybe gained a half size. Now they are gently snug on my toes and I can keep them on in between climbs if I want to, without feeling loose when climbing.The sole lasted 3 months before getting to the rand, which has been average for me given my weight (190lbs) and frequency (2-3 times a week, 8-10 hrs total). I'll save them for a resole at this point because I really like the feel of these.The size of the Helix feels the same as La Sportiva's Finale, but is quite different from my Scarpa Vapor V's. The labels say they are the same size but the Helix is about a half centimeter longer than the Vapor V's. I use the Helix for the bulk of my climbing but switch to the tighter Vapor V's when footwork really counts.Only downside to the Helix has been my feet getting stained blue after long sweaty sessions in the first 2 months. I'd buy these again.Update: I snagged another pair of these on sale, I love them that much. I have a pair of Scarpa Force V's I've been trying lately, they're good but I much prefer the lacing of the Helix for the glove like fit over the Force V's velcro straps.Update 2:2 years later, both pairs still holding up great. One pair has been resoled twice and the other once.

I love these shoes I've gotten them twice now (1x on amazon 1x at REI) they are very comfy for climbing shoes I can wear them as long as I want without getting uncomfortable. They have no aggressive curve to them so don't get them if that's what you're looking for. If your feet sweat at all they will stain your feet blue but it washes off easily and I don't really care (will not stop even if you wash the shoes). On the whole I think these are an excellent beginner/casual climbing shoe.

I had tried these on in person, so I knew what fit to expect. I am typically a size 10.5 M US, and the 43.5 EU/10.3 M US size fit perfectly for me. Very snug, but not uncomfortably so. I love the blue suede outer and the even comfort and security of the lace up closure. The rubber is grippy (way better than your average rentals) and the sole has a slight edge to help you maintain your footing on chippy holds and narrow ledges. For a beginner rock climber like myself, I am very satisfied with the quality, price, and performance of this shoe as I learn the sport.

I have wide feet and most shoes are too tight. I use this to teplace La Sportiva TC Pros. They are not as good as the TC Pros, but they are ok for the gym.

First climbing shoe. It was painfully tight at first, and I could only wear them 30-45 minutes at a time, but they were the right shape as the pressure was even along all my toes. After a couple weeks they have stretched a bit and I can wear them an hour or two with relative comfort. I ordered size 45, but 45.5 may have been slightly better. I wear size 11.5 New Balance, size 12 Nike/Puma.