Scarpa Generator
Scarpa
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.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Durable leather upper
- Precise lace control
- Full supportive midsole
- All-terrain capable
- Laces let you fine-tune tension across the foot
Trade-offs
- Stiff flat design
- Heavier than sport shoes
- Extended break-in needed
Sizing & Fit
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.
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).
Specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Generator |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Edge |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 570g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| snowleader.be | 107.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 107.90 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 125.90 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 128.80 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 132.90 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 144.00 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 148.74 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 149.32 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 155.90 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 155.90 EUR |
| + 6 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 107.90 EUR at snowleader.be, 42% below the 184.95 EUR list price. 16 shops currently stock it (107.90 to 184.95 EUR).