Andrea Boldrini Scorpio
Andrea Boldrini
The Scorpio is a midsole-free, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Andrea Boldrini for sport climbing. Andrea Boldrini lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
Moderately downturned sport shoe with a zip closure for quick on/off. It has no midsole; its Sem-Tension sole uses several rubber tensions for lateral support and wraps up the inside edge into a pronounced claw. Formula Tractor rubber splits the difference between sticky and durable. Light at 382g per pair.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on vertical terrain. Aimed at advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Scorpio ranks in the top 15% for sensitivity, the top 30% for smearing and the top 39% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Scorpio strengths
- Works whether you're pulling on plastic or stone
- Minimal construction saves weight
- Rubber splits the difference between sticky and durable
- Light at 382g (pair) for less fatigue
Scorpio trade-offs
- Doesn't conform as closely as leather alternatives
- No midsole means less support on small edges
- Tight, wrapping fit is made for experienced climbers, not beginners
How the Scorpio fits
Expect minimal stretch: the Lorica microfiber upper is made not to stretch, so buy the size that fits on the first try.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.32 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Tenaya Inti (0.30, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct VSR (0.38, stiffer).
Scorpio specifications
| Brand | Andrea Boldrini |
| Model | Scorpio |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | None |
| Midsole Stiffness | None |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 382 g (13.5 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Formula Tractor |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Scorpio costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Scorpio in stock right now.
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