Walking, Mountaineering, climbing and skiing – Scarpa provide extreme protection for the extremes of the earth, offering top athletes the highest quality footwear, with a seam of Italian style.
Any fool can make a shoe out of GORE-TEX and rubber, however Scarpa and the lords of high quality construction, manufacturing boots to last and perform to the max. The quality of construction is second to none, and when you require extreme protection you will not be let down by Scarpa and their 50 years of expertise in the field.
Scarpa are leather specialists, dealing with only the best leather from the tanneries which can match their exacting standard. For lighter weight and maximum protection full grain calf leather is used, perfect for hiking boots. Upgrade to HS12 Sherpa Leather for more arduous climbs; the thicker leather giving more protection. For increased altitude and the craggiest peaks, Crosta is the industry standard for mountaineering boots. Scarpa give it the treatment however with HS12 for an extra water repellent finish. However the Daddy is clearly the HS12 Reversed Anfibio Leather, which will survive the most brutal treatment and ensure your boots live to see another day. For less demanding situations, Nubuck Leather is often used for the aesthetic appeal whilst still offering excellent protection for the feet.
However it is the fit which is often the key factor when deciding on shoes, none more so than with climbing boots. The Italian performance footwear giants have learned a thing or two in recent years about ensuring a perfect fit for all. When crafting shoes, the leather is stretched around a last or foot mould, giving the shoes their characteristic shape. Each design and target sport requires specific crafting to ensure a perfect fit. Whilst catering to the Italian market initially, the range now uses over 18 lasts, each tailored for a specific fit for all shapes and sizes. Whether you have wide or narrow feet, large or small, Scarpa have worked long and hard to ensure the perfect foot hugging fit capable of performing to the highest possible standards.
Fourteen sole designs give perfect grip and traction on any terrain, with each tread being crafted to providing the maximum grip over a broad range of surfaces. Sandwiched between sole and shoe lies the midsole, responsible for shock absorption and providing the right degree of flexibility. Whether requiring the rigidity and support for sheer rock climbs, or flexibility for comfort walking, each model has a custom design to keep you in perfect comfort.
For general use and approach work, comfort performance trainers and boots offer perfectly waterproof footwear with exceptional grip and shock absorption for long lasting comfort. As the gradients increase, a diverse selection of hill walking and mountain climbing boots give extra endurance and support and a more rugged design to cope with high abrasions. For extreme altitude, technical and high altitude boots add increased insulation and support for tricky crags and a custom tread for snow and ice. For the descent, the Freeride, Telemark and Ski Touring ski boots cope with the pressures and strains of skiing, whilst cushioning the feet and supporting the ankles.
If that is not enough exercise for one day, an extensive selection of high grade rock climbing shoes will get you back up to the summit taking the most efficient route. For general, performance and sheer rock climbs the a super sticky Vibram® XSGrip™ soles, will keep you pinned to the rock face, with a large toe hooking patch, superior rigidity, and an X-tension system to give the closest possible fit. For life or death climbing Scarpa give you an important foothold.
Whatever the sport, and whatever the altitude, choose a boot which performs to the highest standards and put Scarpa between you and the mountain.