Scarpa Reflex VS

Scarpa

The Reflex VS is a firm, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Scarpa for sport climbing. Typically sized at street size. Of 5 user reports, 4 find the toes loose and 3 find the forefoot loose. In stock at 38 shops from 69.00 EUR.

A wide-fit flat shoe for beginners with generous forefoot room, the Reflex prioritizes comfort and accommodation over specialization. Scarpa's own Vision rubber, 4 mm thick and of medium hardness, is built for durability under heavy gym use, which makes it a sound first shoe for climbers with wider feet.

Best For

Best for sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.

Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Reflex VS ranks in the top 11% for comfort, the top 26% for support and the top 30% for crack climbing.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Reflex VS strengths

• Wide-fit accommodation
• Durable Vision rubber
• Comfortable all-day wear
• Flat enough for multi-pitch but still engages on harder moves
• Rubber grips consistently across surfaces

Reflex VS trade-offs

• Flat design lacks sensitivity
• Low-tension rand gives little toe power on steep ground
• Loose feel for narrow-footed climbers

How the Reflex VS fits

Typically sized at street size.

Wide fit with standard volume and a lined suede upper.

Fit profile: wide width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian, greek and roman toe shapes.

Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.

How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.

Reflex VS fit reports

Based on fit feedback from 5 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=5).

• Runs loose for: egyptian toe shape, short toes, no hallux valgus, wide heel

• Toes: 0% perfect (n=5) - 0 perfect, 1 tight, 4 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
• Forefoot: 40% perfect (n=5) - 2 perfect, 0 tight, 3 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
• Heel: 20% perfect (n=5) - 1 perfect, 0 tight, 4 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.

Stiffness

Measured stiffness: 0.60 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Ocun Striker QC (0.52, softer) and the Red Chili Spirit (0.63, stiffer).

Reflex VS specifications

What the Reflex VS costs

Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 38 shops that currently stock it (69.00 to 99.99 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 69.00 EUR at laufundberg.de, 27% below the 94.95 EUR list price.

Prices by size

Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.

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