Scarpa Arpia V
Scarpa
The Arpia V is a medium-soft, slightly downturned velcro shoe from Scarpa for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Typically sized 1 EU size below street size. Of 16 user reports, 11 find the heel loose and 13 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 38 shops from 89.90 EUR.
An updated intermediate-level variant of the Arpia, blending slight downturn with XS Grip 2 rubber and a full midsole for extended comfort and support. The rounded toe box suits diverse foot shapes, making it ideal for intermediate climbers tackling everything from gyms to outdoor sport.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Arpia V ranks in the top 29% for smearing, the top 40% for sensitivity and the top 43% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Arpia V strengths
- Full-length Vibram XS Grip 2 sole for maximum grip
- Moderate midsole support
- Versatile rounded toe
- Intermediate balance
- Straps give fast relief between burns
Arpia V trade-offs
- Slight downturn only
- Full-length sole and midsole feel clunky on very steep ground
- Heavier than slippers
How the Arpia V fits
Typically sized 1 EU size below street size.
Standard volume, medium width. Minimal stretch. Size to snug, supportive fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits greek toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Arpia V fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 16 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).
Typical downsize: -1.0 EU from street size (n=16).
- Fits best for: roman toe shape, medium toe length, medium instep height
- Runs tight for: egyptian toe shape, short toes
- Runs loose for: greek toe shape, long toes, wide forefoot, narrow heel, medium heel depth
- Toes: 44% perfect (n=16) - 7 perfect, 6 tight, 3 loose. Fits well for roman toe shape, medium toe length
- Forefoot: 81% perfect (n=16) - 13 perfect, 1 tight, 2 loose. Fits well for medium instep height
- Heel: 31% perfect (n=16) - 5 perfect, 0 tight, 11 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.44 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Tenaya Tanta (0.36, softer) and the Tenaya Ra (0.51, stiffer).
Arpia V specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Arpia V |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 488 g (17.2 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Arpia V costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 38 shops that currently stock it (89.90 to 159.95 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 89.90 EUR at verticalextreme.de, 38% below the 144.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| verticalextreme.de | 89.90 EUR |
| biwak.com | 105.00 EUR |
| veronaverticale.it | 106.23 EUR |
| sportscheck.com | 111.99 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 112.34 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 112.46 EUR |
| sport-conrad.com | 114.95 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 118.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 118.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 118.90 EUR |
| + 28 more shops | |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 106.23 EUR | 8 |
| 35.5 | 106.23 EUR | 8 |
| 36 | 114.46 EUR | 11 |
| 36.5 | 114.46 EUR | 9 |
| 37 | 114.46 EUR | 10 |
| 37.5 | 114.46 EUR | 11 |
| 38 | 116.75 EUR | 12 |
| 38.5 | 89.90 EUR | 10 |
| 39 | 106.23 EUR | 19 |
| 39.5 | 106.23 EUR | 21 |
| 40 | 106.23 EUR | 26 |
| 40.5 | 106.23 EUR | 27 |
| 41 | 106.23 EUR | 28 |
| 41.5 | 106.23 EUR | 32 |
| 42 | 105.00 EUR | 30 |
| 42.5 | 105.00 EUR | 29 |
| 43 | 105.00 EUR | 28 |
| 43.5 | 105.00 EUR | 32 |
| 44 | 105.00 EUR | 31 |
| 44.5 | 105.00 EUR | 29 |
| 45 | 105.00 EUR | 29 |
| 45.5 | 105.00 EUR | 17 |
| 46 | 111.99 EUR | 15 |
| 47 | 114.95 EUR | 9 |
| 48 | 114.95 EUR | 7 |
| 49 | 119.96 EUR | 3 |
| 50 | 134.95 EUR | 3 |
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