Scarpa Origin VS
Scarpa
The Origin VS is a firm, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Scarpa for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Typically sized at street size. Of 11 user reports, 8 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 36 shops from 68.90 EUR.
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.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Origin VS ranks in the top 7% for comfort, the top 18% for smearing and the top 39% for crack climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Origin VS 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
Origin VS 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
How the Origin VS fits
Typically sized at street size.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Origin VS fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 11 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).
Typical downsize: +0.0 EU from street size (n=11).
- Fits best for: medium forefoot width, medium instep height, wide heel, shallow heel
- Runs tight for: egyptian toe shape, long toes
- Runs loose for: greek toe shape, no hallux valgus, deep heel
- Toes: 36% perfect (n=11) - 4 perfect, 4 tight, 3 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Forefoot: 73% perfect (n=11) - 8 perfect, 2 tight, 1 loose. Fits well for medium forefoot width, medium instep height
- Heel: 64% perfect (n=11) - 7 perfect, 0 tight, 4 loose. Fits well for wide heel, shallow heel
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 Tarantula (0.59, stiffer).
Origin VS specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Origin VS |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Three quarter |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 460 g (16.2 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | S72 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Origin VS costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 36 shops that currently stock it (68.90 to 133.99 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 68.90 EUR at hardloop.de, 45% below the 124.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 68.90 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 73.95 EUR |
| naturzeit.com | 76.94 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 77.97 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 83.99 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 86.90 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 87.99 EUR |
| biwakschachtel-tuebingen.de | 89.00 EUR |
| df-sportspecialist.it | 89.90 EUR |
| biwak.com | 91.00 EUR |
| + 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 83.99 EUR | 1 |
| 34.5 | 86.80 EUR | 1 |
| 35 | 83.99 EUR | 6 |
| 35.5 | 86.80 EUR | 7 |
| 36 | 86.80 EUR | 7 |
| 36.5 | 86.80 EUR | 7 |
| 37 | 68.90 EUR | 9 |
| 37.5 | 83.99 EUR | 9 |
| 38 | 83.99 EUR | 13 |
| 38.5 | 83.99 EUR | 11 |
| 39 | 77.97 EUR | 15 |
| 39.5 | 75.20 EUR | 15 |
| 40 | 75.70 EUR | 21 |
| 40.5 | 76.30 EUR | 21 |
| 41 | 74.70 EUR | 28 |
| 41.5 | 73.95 EUR | 27 |
| 42 | 77.97 EUR | 33 |
| 42.5 | 77.97 EUR | 29 |
| 43 | 77.97 EUR | 26 |
| 43.5 | 77.97 EUR | 27 |
| 44 | 77.97 EUR | 31 |
| 44.5 | 77.97 EUR | 28 |
| 45 | 77.97 EUR | 27 |
| 45.5 | 75.80 EUR | 17 |
| 46 | 77.97 EUR | 20 |
| 46.5 | 68.90 EUR | 4 |
| 47 | 77.80 EUR | 8 |
| 48 | 80.95 EUR | 7 |
| 49 | 83.97 EUR | 4 |
| 50 | 81.70 EUR | 5 |
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