Scarpa Drago LV
Scarpa
The low-volume variant of Scarpa's most aggressive performer, the Drago LV strips down the shoe for climbers with narrower, lower-volume feet. Identical downturn and asymmetry to its sibling, but in a sleeker package that improves heel lock and fit. Perfect for elite athletes chasing ounces on rock and plastic.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Superior heel lock for climbers
- Lightweight and precise
- Exceptional pocket hooking
- Aggressive downturned feel
- Sharply downturned for hooking and steep terrain
Trade-offs
- Very narrow fit limits appeal
- Not beginner-friendly
- Minimal midsole support
Sizing & Fit
Typically 0.5-1.5 EU sizes down from street shoe, or half size up from your standard Drago size. Same last as Drago but lower volume - effectively tighter at same size. Reviewers recommend half to one size down from street. Minimal stretch.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.25 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Theory (0.21, softer) and the La Sportiva Skwama (0.33, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Drago LV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Soft |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 / M50 (toe wrap) |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 400g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| outdoor-climbing.de | 134.75 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 134.90 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 135.23 EUR |
| epictv.com | 135.48 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 138.90 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 143.96 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 143.96 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 147.73 EUR |
| 8a.de | 147.99 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 148.90 EUR |
| + 9 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 134.75 EUR at outdoor-climbing.de, 23% below the 174.95 EUR list price. 19 shops currently stock it (134.75 to 179.95 EUR).