Scarpa Vapor LV
Scarpa
The Vapor LV is a medium-stiff, slightly downturned velcro shoe from Scarpa for sport climbing. Typically sized at street size. Of 7 user reports, 4 find the toes tight and 7 rate the heel perfect. In stock at 44 shops from 100.78 EUR.
A low-volume variant of the Vapor platform, designed for climbers with narrower feet seeking versatile edge-focused performance without bulk. Keeps the Vapor V's center-shaped toe but runs a softer Vibram XS Grip 2 sole where the Vapor V uses XS Edge, while reducing volume and weight for precise, responsive climbing.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Vapor LV ranks in the top 35% for crack climbing, the top 41% for smearing and the top 45% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Vapor LV strengths
- Vibram XS Grip 2 sole for maximum grip
- Lighter and more responsive
- Versatile edge focus
- Velcro makes shoe changes quick between routes
- Stiffness sits in the middle, handling edges and smears
Vapor LV trade-offs
- Low volume not for wider feet
- Softer rubber wears faster than XS Edge on the V
- Velcro-only closure
How the Vapor LV fits
Typically sized at street size.
Low-volume fit ideal for narrow to medium-narrow feet. Minimal stretch. Size snug from day one.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits greek toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Vapor LV fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 7 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=7).
- Fits best for: narrow heel, shallow heel, medium heel depth
- Runs tight for: egyptian toe shape, medium toe length, no hallux valgus, narrow forefoot, low instep
- Toes: 43% perfect (n=7) - 3 perfect, 4 tight, 0 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Forefoot: 43% perfect (n=7) - 3 perfect, 3 tight, 1 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Heel: 100% perfect (n=7) - 7 perfect, 0 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for narrow heel, shallow heel, medium heel depth
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.51 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Ocun Ozone (0.42, softer) and the La Sportiva Kubo (0.60, stiffer).
Vapor LV specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Vapor LV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Leather/synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 400 g (14.1 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Vapor LV costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 44 shops that currently stock it (100.78 to 170.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 100.78 EUR at skalnik.pl, 39% below the 164.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| skalnik.pl | 100.78 EUR |
| sport-bittl.com | 118.00 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 123.40 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 123.71 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 124.55 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 127.95 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 127.95 EUR |
| engelhorn.de | 131.65 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 131.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 131.90 EUR |
| + 34 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 | 123.40 EUR | 2 |
| 34.5 | 123.40 EUR | 2 |
| 35 | 123.40 EUR | 11 |
| 35.5 | 100.78 EUR | 13 |
| 36 | 100.78 EUR | 28 |
| 36.5 | 100.78 EUR | 29 |
| 37 | 123.40 EUR | 30 |
| 37.5 | 123.40 EUR | 30 |
| 38 | 118.00 EUR | 35 |
| 38.5 | 123.40 EUR | 35 |
| 39 | 118.00 EUR | 35 |
| 39.5 | 123.40 EUR | 33 |
| 40 | 123.40 EUR | 34 |
| 40.5 | 123.40 EUR | 33 |
| 41 | 123.40 EUR | 29 |
| 41.5 | 123.40 EUR | 29 |
| 42 | 123.40 EUR | 25 |
| 42.5 | 123.40 EUR | 25 |
| 43 | 123.40 EUR | 25 |
| 43.5 | 123.40 EUR | 22 |
| 44 | 123.40 EUR | 22 |
| 44.5 | 131.90 EUR | 12 |
| 45 | 123.40 EUR | 15 |
| 45.5 | 123.40 EUR | 11 |
| 46 | 123.71 EUR | 7 |
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