Traditionally a firm FiveTen fan, will the new Scarpa Vapours impress Rockfax Assistant Editor Stephen Horne?
"Many climbers tend to stick to what they know when buying new rock-shoes, and I'm definitely no exception. Our spare room is piled high with holed Five-Tens that I can't bring myself to chuck, and I've always viewed other brands with suspicion. So it was with fresh eyes that I tested the Scarpa Vapour Lace Up..."
In reply to quarryboy: Tell that to Malcy, he seems to rate them. Shoes are a personal thing, and personally Scarpa's fit me and perform better than 5.10's !
I wholeheartedly agree with Andy here. Fit is the most important thing, not what such-and-such-a-wad wears. Incidentally I've just got a pair of these. i normally find sportivas fit me best but will add my two-penneth once I've used them a bit.
> I am sure if you gave me £95 I would be able to find something better
Maybe currently, but it seems that all the firms are having to put up their prices - the Euro being strong against the pound must be part of it. It'll be interesting to see if the American firms (Mad Rock, Evolv etc) can get a bigger bit of the market as the Euro companies all head towards 100 quid a pair...
Fri Night Vid Finding Focus - Life Behind The Lens of a Climbing Photographer
This week's Friday Night Video is a portrait of a prolific climbing photographer from Wedge Climbing. Sam Pratt is well known in both the outdoor and competition scene but if you haven't heard of him, you've likely seen...