Scarpa Generator
Scarpa
The Generator is a stiff, slightly downturned lace shoe from Scarpa for trad and multi-pitch. Scarpa lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 13 shops from 107.90 EUR.
A workhorse laced trad shoe combining flat geometry with full-midsole support and durable leather for all-day multi-pitch climbing. The balanced toe-form and moderate heel accommodate diverse foot shapes while the lace closure enables precise fit control across the entire foot.
Best For
Best for trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Generator ranks in the top 3% for support, the top 7% for crack climbing and the top 20% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Generator strengths
- Durable leather upper
- Precise lace control
- Full supportive midsole
- All-terrain capable
- Laces let you fine-tune tension across the foot
Generator trade-offs
- Stiff flat design
- Heavier than sport shoes
- Extended break-in needed
How the Generator fits
Leather stretches 0.5 EU; size down from street size. Lace for precise fit. Moderate 3-4 session break-in.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Generator fit reports
1 scanned owner has reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.71 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Finale (0.65, softer) and the Black Diamond Aspect Pro (0.81, stiffer).
Generator specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Generator |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Leather |
| Weight (pair) | 570 g (20.1 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Edge |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Hard |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Generator costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 13 shops that currently stock it (107.90 to 184.95 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 107.90 EUR at snowleader.com, 42% below the 184.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| snowleader.com | 107.90 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 119.99 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 128.80 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 144.00 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 151.68 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 155.90 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 160.90 EUR |
| sportfits.de | 163.55 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 164.30 EUR |
| decathlon.es | 168.45 EUR |
| + 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 168.45 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 107.90 EUR | 4 |
| 36.5 | 107.90 EUR | 3 |
| 37 | 107.90 EUR | 3 |
| 37.5 | 107.90 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 168.45 EUR | 2 |
| 38.5 | 155.90 EUR | 2 |
| 39 | 151.68 EUR | 5 |
| 39.5 | 149.99 EUR | 8 |
| 40 | 128.80 EUR | 12 |
| 40.5 | 144.00 EUR | 8 |
| 41 | 128.80 EUR | 7 |
| 41.5 | 144.00 EUR | 7 |
| 42 | 151.68 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 151.68 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 151.68 EUR | 3 |
| 43.5 | 144.00 EUR | 3 |
| 44 | 151.68 EUR | 3 |
| 44.5 | 151.68 EUR | 6 |
| 45 | 119.99 EUR | 9 |
| 45.5 | 151.68 EUR | 7 |
| 46 | 151.68 EUR | 3 |
| 47 | 175.00 EUR | 1 |
| 48 | 175.00 EUR | 1 |
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- Tulson Tolf Trad Xhard
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- Black Diamond Aspect Pro
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