Scarpa Helix Women's
Scarpa
The women's version of the Scarpa Helix, a comfortable lace-up entry shoe on a lower-volume women's last. Flat, forgiving and supportive for the gym, slabs and all-day routes.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Comfortable, flat last for all-day wear and learning
- Three-quarter midsole and Vision rubber give support and durability
- Lace closure for an even, adjustable fit
- Versatile for gym, slabs and easy routes
Trade-offs
- Flat, comfort focus gives up grip on steep terrain
- Not a performance shoe for hard sport or bouldering
- Leather upper stretches, so size carefully
Sizing & Fit
Women's last (lower volume, narrower heel) than the standard Helix; leather stretches up to a full size, so size snug.
Fit profile: medium width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits greek toe shapes.
Expect roughly a full size of stretch; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.45 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Simond Klimb (0.35, softer) and the Ocun Striker QC (0.52, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Helix Women's |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Edge |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 400g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| barrabes.com | 111.60 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 111.60 EUR at barrabes.com, 14% below the 129.95 EUR list price. 1 shops currently stock it.