Scarpa Reflex VS
Scarpa
A wide-fit flat shoe for beginners with generous forefoot and heel room, the Reflex prioritizes comfort and accommodation over specialization. The hard Vibram Vision rubber ensures durability for heavy gym use, making it the ultimate beginner shoe for climbers with wider or broader foot shapes.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
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
Trade-offs
- Flat design lacks sensitivity
- Heavy for day climbs
- Loose feel for narrow-footed climbers
Sizing & Fit
Wide fit with relaxed volume. Synthetic has no stretch. Size to accurate, comfortable fit.
Fit profile: wide width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian, greek and roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
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 La Sportiva Tarantula (0.64, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Reflex VS |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | Vision |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 420g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| globetrotter.de | 47.48 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 65.90 EUR |
| laufundberg.de | 69.00 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 71.21 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 72.52 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 73.50 EUR |
| engelhorn.de | 75.89 EUR |
| naturzeit.com | 76.91 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 78.70 EUR |
| snowleader.be | 79.90 EUR |
| + 23 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 47.48 EUR at globetrotter.de, 50% below the 94.95 EUR list price. 33 shops currently stock it (47.48 to 99.99 EUR).