Scarpa Drago
Scarpa
The Drago is a soft, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Scarpa for bouldering and sport climbing. Typically sized 1 EU size below street size. Of 57 user reports, 29 find the heel loose and 47 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 43 shops from 124.60 EUR.
Built for climbers who demand maximum power from pocket pulls and roofs, the Drago combines aggressive downturned geometry with a soft, sensitive sole that reads texture instantly. Its strong asymmetry and narrow Egyptian toe concentrate force through the big toe for precision on micro footholds. Designed for elite boulderers and sport climbers on overhanging terrain.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Drago ranks in the top 2% for hooking, the top 4% for sensitivity and the top 15% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Drago strengths
- Excellent toe hooking power
- Soft rubber for texture sensitivity
- Incredibly responsive feel
- Aggressive downturn for steep terrain
- Downturned shape hooks positive holds on steep walls
Drago trade-offs
- Not comfortable for all-day use
- Minimal stretch limits size adjustment
- Lower durability rating
How the Drago fits
Typically sized 1 EU size below street size.
Microfiber upper, minimal stretch.
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.
Drago fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 57 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=57).
- Fits best for: roman toe shape, short toes, mild hallux valgus, wide heel
- Runs tight for: long toes, shallow heel
- Runs loose for: narrow heel
- Toes: 60% perfect (n=57) - 34 perfect, 19 tight, 4 loose. Fits well for roman toe shape, short toes, mild hallux valgus
- Forefoot: 82% perfect (n=57) - 47 perfect, 6 tight, 4 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Heel: 46% perfect (n=57) - 26 perfect, 2 tight, 29 loose. Fits well for wide heel
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.28 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Theory (0.24, softer) and the La Sportiva Skwama (0.33, stiffer).
Drago specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Drago |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Toe |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Leather/synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 400 g (14.1 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip 2 / M50 (toe wrap) |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Low |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Drago costs
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026 across 43 shops that currently stock it (124.60 to 179.95 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 124.60 EUR at funktionelles.de, 29% below the 174.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| funktionelles.de | 124.60 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 128.95 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 129.90 EUR |
| sport-conrad.com | 129.95 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 131.21 EUR |
| campobase.net | 134.90 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 134.95 EUR |
| alpinsportladen.de | 134.96 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 138.95 EUR |
| goma2.net | 139.20 EUR |
| + 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 129.90 EUR | 4 |
| 34.5 | 129.90 EUR | 3 |
| 35 | 129.90 EUR | 10 |
| 35.5 | 129.90 EUR | 11 |
| 36 | 129.90 EUR | 19 |
| 36.5 | 129.90 EUR | 17 |
| 37 | 125.81 EUR | 19 |
| 37.5 | 124.60 EUR | 19 |
| 38 | 124.60 EUR | 25 |
| 38.5 | 127.33 EUR | 29 |
| 39 | 127.14 EUR | 30 |
| 39.5 | 128.95 EUR | 29 |
| 40 | 128.95 EUR | 33 |
| 40.5 | 128.58 EUR | 32 |
| 41 | 127.83 EUR | 33 |
| 41.5 | 124.60 EUR | 33 |
| 42 | 128.95 EUR | 36 |
| 42.5 | 128.95 EUR | 33 |
| 43 | 129.90 EUR | 39 |
| 43.5 | 128.95 EUR | 32 |
| 44 | 124.60 EUR | 33 |
| 44.5 | 125.81 EUR | 29 |
| 45 | 134.95 EUR | 22 |
| 45.5 | 144.99 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 144.99 EUR | 1 |
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