Scarpa Techno Climbing Shoes (For Men)

great shoe at a great price

I sized the shoe one size less than my street shoe size and it fits great. I should note that I have a low volume foot. I'm impressed with the craftsmanship and features of the shoe. I'd purchase this show for the thin toe profile alone. It will be stellar for crack climbs.

I am fairly new to climbing and have only done indoor bouldering. I've had two pairs of used 5.10s on which the soles wore through and was looking for a relatively inexpensive replacement with laces. These were a great deal and fit me well, with the laces giving me extra control toward the toe area where my velcro 5.10s were loose and sloppy (I must have a thin foot). I do notice the soles aren't quite as grippy as the 5.10s and I have lost a bit of feel with them, but I expect them to last much longer, which is a tradeoff I can live with right now. I may consider a more high performance pair for special problems but these are a great day to day shoe and I would recommend them. Btw, I wear 10-10.5 in street shoes and went with the 42.5. Fit is confortable; I may have been possible to go down another half size w/o too much trouble.

Wonderful shoe, that fits like a glove (the pull-tight heel strap really works). (Order a half size smaller than your street shoes as this is all-leather and will stretch some. I wear size 12 regular shoes and am happy with my size 45 Technos) I got this shoe for all day trad climbs, but find I use it for everything (except the routes I need the extra psychup on - when I use my extra-tight size 44 Scarpa Visons). Edges and frictions well, beautifully crafted and looks like they'll last me years.

This is my second pair of these. The first pair have been resoled twice and are still but its time to start breaking in a new pair. Get them small since they do stretch. The heal cup is less agressive and does not put pressure on the achilles tendon like some others. but the heal does feel looser.