Scarpa Vapor
Scarpa
The Vapor is a firm, slightly downturned lace shoe from Scarpa for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size. Of 14 user reports, 12 find the heel loose and 11 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 21 shops from 89.90 EUR.
The laced interpretation of the Vapor platform, offering precise fit control via lacing while retaining the versatile edge-focused design ideal for trad multi-pitch and sport climbing. A microfiber upper with leather panels around the toe and XS Edge rubber ensure durability, while the center-shaped toe box suits a long second toe.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Vapor ranks in the top 11% for support, the top 11% for crack climbing and the top 24% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Vapor strengths
- Precise fit adjustment via lace
- Excellent edge control
- All-terrain capable
- Laces distribute pressure evenly over the top of the foot
- Stiff, supportive platform for long edging pitches
Vapor trade-offs
- Leather requires break-in
- Laces need adjustment
- Heavier than slipper options
How the Vapor fits
Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size.
The TPU-reinforced microfiber upper limits stretch. Lace allows fine-tuning. Moderate break-in expected (2-3 sessions).
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits greek toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Vapor fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 14 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: -0.5 EU from street size (n=14).
- Fits best for: egyptian toe shape, medium toe length, short toes, medium instep height
- Runs loose for: medium heel width, wide heel, medium heel depth, deep heel
- Toes: 71% perfect (n=14) - 10 perfect, 3 tight, 1 loose. Fits well for egyptian toe shape, medium toe length, short toes
- Forefoot: 79% perfect (n=14) - 11 perfect, 1 tight, 2 loose. Fits well for medium instep height
- Heel: 14% perfect (n=14) - 2 perfect, 0 tight, 12 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.65 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Kubo (0.60, softer) and the Boreal Ace (0.71, stiffer).
Vapor specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Vapor |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Leather/synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 460 g (16.2 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Edge |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Hard |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Vapor costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 21 shops that currently stock it (89.90 to 169.99 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 89.90 EUR at oliunid.de, 47% below the 169.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 89.90 EUR |
| kletterschuhe.de | 99.99 EUR |
| tapir-store.de | 122.94 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 129.90 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 131.89 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 131.90 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 135.95 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 139.90 EUR |
| iko-sport.com | 139.99 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 140.00 EUR |
| + 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 89.90 EUR | 2 |
| 35.5 | 135.90 EUR | 2 |
| 36 | 99.99 EUR | 6 |
| 36.5 | 135.90 EUR | 3 |
| 37 | 135.90 EUR | 4 |
| 37.5 | 139.90 EUR | 3 |
| 38 | 135.90 EUR | 6 |
| 38.5 | 131.90 EUR | 8 |
| 39 | 131.89 EUR | 14 |
| 39.5 | 99.99 EUR | 13 |
| 40 | 129.90 EUR | 17 |
| 40.5 | 122.94 EUR | 16 |
| 41 | 129.90 EUR | 15 |
| 41.5 | 128.95 EUR | 13 |
| 42 | 129.90 EUR | 19 |
| 42.5 | 131.89 EUR | 16 |
| 43 | 129.90 EUR | 13 |
| 43.5 | 139.90 EUR | 6 |
| 44 | 139.90 EUR | 10 |
| 44.5 | 131.89 EUR | 12 |
| 45 | 135.90 EUR | 10 |
| 45.5 | 135.90 EUR | 10 |
| 46 | 139.90 EUR | 7 |
| 46.5 | 139.90 EUR | 1 |
| 47 | 139.90 EUR | 1 |
| 47.5 | 139.90 EUR | 1 |
| 48 | 139.90 EUR | 1 |
Similar Climbing Shoes
- La Sportiva Katana Lace
- La Sportiva Katana Lace Women's
- La Sportiva Kubo Woman
- Scarpa Vapor Women's
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- La Sportiva Kubo
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