Scarpa Origin VS
Scarpa
A modern rethink of the classic Origin, swapping leather for microfiber and Vision rubber for Scarpa's sticky S72 compound. The result is a beginner shoe that smears like a mid-range performer - the M50 toe cap and full rubber heel bring tech usually reserved for advanced models. Best suited to gym sessions where grip on volumes and plastic matters more than outdoor edge precision.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Microfiber upper holds shape without stretching out
- S72 rubber sticks to gym volumes and smeary holds
- M50 toe cap borrows tech from performance models
- Comfortable out of the box with zero break-in
- Low-angle design for vertical terrain and slabs
Trade-offs
- S72 wears faster than XS Edge on outdoor rock
- Flat last offers no advantage on steep terrain
- Microfiber traps heat on warm days
Sizing & Fit
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.52 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Black Diamond Momentum (0.46, softer) and the La Sportiva Mythos (0.60, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Origin VS |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | S72 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 460g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 68.90 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 73.99 EUR |
| naturzeit.com | 76.94 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 86.90 EUR |
| snowleader.be | 86.90 EUR |
| biwakschachtel-tuebingen.de | 89.00 EUR |
| df-sportspecialist.it | 89.90 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 90.20 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 90.90 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 90.96 EUR |
| + 31 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 68.90 EUR at hardloop.de, 45% below the 124.95 EUR list price. 41 shops currently stock it (68.90 to 139.95 EUR).