Reviews & Ratings for Scarpa Force V Climbing Shoes - Men's — 1 review — Page 1

According to Scarpa this new "V" version of the Force that replaces the Force X brings High-performance features to a flat, less aggressive last (defined below), the redesigned Force V features a softer, more compact construction that strikes the perfect balance between all-day comfort and climbing performance. Yes that sums it up!

If you require a less aggressive flat lasted shoe (instead of toes pointed down or Asymmetric) for longer term comfort but don't want to give up all the performance features by going to a flat shoe, then this might be a good choice for you. The "Last" of a climbing shoe is the 3-dimensional form on which a shoe is constructed. This Force V has Scarpa's Men’s "FF" – Flat Profile, Slightly Asymmetric last. What that means is a more comfortable rock climbing shoe. Also since not all feet are the same, different models of Scarpa shoes have different lasts. Personally I can't wear a shoe that has a highly Asymmetric last (curved side to side) like the Boostic, Booster S, Furia, or Drago. These 4 models have the FZ- Aggressive, downturned and highly asymmetric last. The new Force V is less Asymmetric like the Instinct (VS's, VSR's, & Lace's) but in a flat shoe. The sole is better Vibram® XS Edge (4mm) rubber as opposed to the base rubber found in entry level shoes . These are working great for me Sport climbing 5.9's.

I wear a 43 to a 44 in street shoes depending on the brand. For example in Asics trail running shoes I am a 10.5 or 44. In Scarpa approa...
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