Review - Scarpa Force rock shoe

[Cirrus]

Review - Scarpa Force rock shoe
Designed to function in a wide range of climbing activities, the new Scarpa Force rock shoe is just as suited to bouldering as it is long pitches or indoor wall use.

The relatively broad last means it is suitable for a variety of foot shapes and the 'active tension' midsole gives great foot support and power when needed. The Vibram sole also permits a high precision in foot placement, providing more confidence on the smaller placements.

A great mid-level all-round shoe providing comfort in addition to having technical merit. I haven't tried the ladies shoe so I can't comment. Perhaps someone out there has tried it?

Buy the Scarpa Force rock shoe here > Four Seasons Outdoors

[rosy999]

    The NEW Force from Scarpa combines performance and comfort. Designed for those climbers who spend as much time indoors as out! The Velcro closure makes the Force the perfect choice for convenience, but these shoes are equally at home bouldering or on long routes as they are at the climbing wall. 
    * Fantastic ease of entry and exit!
    * Ideal on long routes and for bouldering
    * Lorica and suede upper for optimum comfort and performance
    * Smooth internal fit through internal liner
    * Active tension midsole, gives underfoot support and ?loads up? energy when you need the performance

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[saravana666]

    The design of modern rock climbing shoes feature increasingly more advanced concepts, resulting in more comfortable shoes without affecting performance. A close comfortable fit is essential to get the right level of feel for the terrain you are climbing, as your ability improves so will your demand for a tighter fit and increased feel. An incorrectly fitting pair will be detrimental to your climbing. As a general guide, overall fit should be as snug as possible. Your toes will be pinched inwards from either side of the shoe but this pressure should not be such that the toes are being panfully forced underneath each other. Be aware of dead space within the shoe particularly at the heel area as this will hinder performance and cause painful rubbing.

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[rabthim]

The Force is strong on boulders, sport routes, and in the gym. It can be summoned too on long routes, for those who are crossing over to the trad side and still want to wear their comfy slippers.

    * Uppers are synthetic Lorica for durability blended with leather for comfortable performance.
    * Padded mesh tongues.
    * Suede footbed and synthetic Taibrelle lining maintain a good fit.
    * Tensioned rand and midsole gives underfoot support and focuses power over the toes and forefoot as you weight the shoe.
    * Vibram? XS Grip rubber soles.

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[carbanclert]

"After trying on over half a dozen shoes, these shoes had all the qualities I needed in a shoe to fit my foot shape.
 

 
I have a broad toe section and narrow heel but my foot thickness or height in general is bigger then average. These shoes dont pinch anywhere and the construction at the front of the shoe is the most confortable shoe I found.
 

 
I dont know what they are good or bad at because I am just starting out but what I can tell you is that I climbed a 6+ the first night out compared to my usual 4 limitation due to lack of grip and not being able to stand on very small ledges.

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[scottgayle]

I know rock shoes are needed to be a tight fit. As per my knowledge, there are different types of rock and different types of climbing. Shoes for all-day mountain climbs should be much more comfortable.