Scarpa Chimera
Scarpa
The Chimera is a medium-soft, aggressively downturned lace shoe from Scarpa for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size. Of 7 user reports, 6 find the heel loose and 7 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 18 shops from 128.20 EUR.
Designed for elite sport and trad climbers, the Chimera delivers aggressively asymmetric geometry with a lace closure for precise fit control. The narrow heel and strong Egyptian toe concentration make it ideal for experienced climbers maximizing power through overhanging edges and pockets.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Chimera ranks in the top 14% for sensitivity, the top 33% for smearing and the top 35% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Chimera strengths
- Aggressively asymmetric design
- Elite-level pocket power
- Sensitive XS Grip 2 rubber
- Powerful downturn for pulling through roofs
- Lacing adjusts volume and pressure zone by zone
Chimera trade-offs
- Steep learning curve
- Narrow fit limits appeal
- Not beginner-friendly
How the Chimera fits
Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size.
Standard volume with narrow heel. Minimal stretch. Lace for precision. Size to snug, advanced fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Chimera fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 7 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: -0.5 EU from street size (n=7).
- Fits best for: egyptian toe shape, long toes, short toes, no hallux valgus, narrow forefoot, high instep
- Runs loose for: narrow heel, medium heel width, medium heel depth
- Toes: 86% perfect (n=7) - 6 perfect, 1 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for egyptian toe shape, long toes, short toes…
- Forefoot: 100% perfect (n=7) - 7 perfect, 0 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for narrow forefoot, high instep
- Heel: 14% perfect (n=7) - 1 perfect, 0 tight, 6 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.38 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Skwama (0.33, softer) and the La Sportiva Solution (0.43, stiffer).
Chimera specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Chimera |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 420 g (14.8 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip 2 / M50 SRT (forefoot) |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Chimera costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 18 shops that currently stock it (128.20 to 184.99 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 128.20 EUR at veronaverticale.it, 31% below the 184.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| veronaverticale.it | 128.20 EUR |
| goma2.net | 135.20 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 142.46 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 147.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 147.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 147.90 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 151.34 EUR |
| 8a.de | 152.99 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 158.79 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 161.46 EUR |
| + 8 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 | 142.46 EUR | 2 |
| 35.5 | 142.46 EUR | 5 |
| 36 | 128.20 EUR | 8 |
| 36.5 | 142.46 EUR | 3 |
| 37 | 128.20 EUR | 3 |
| 37.5 | 157.21 EUR | 3 |
| 38 | 152.99 EUR | 9 |
| 38.5 | 128.20 EUR | 8 |
| 39 | 128.20 EUR | 11 |
| 39.5 | 152.99 EUR | 12 |
| 40 | 135.20 EUR | 10 |
| 40.5 | 147.90 EUR | 12 |
| 41 | 147.90 EUR | 15 |
| 41.5 | 128.20 EUR | 13 |
| 42 | 135.20 EUR | 16 |
| 42.5 | 128.20 EUR | 16 |
| 43 | 128.20 EUR | 12 |
| 43.5 | 128.20 EUR | 9 |
| 44 | 128.20 EUR | 12 |
| 44.5 | 147.90 EUR | 11 |
| 45 | 147.90 EUR | 8 |
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