Scarpa Vapor Women's
Scarpa
The women's lace Vapor - Scarpa's answer for female trad and sport climbers who want the Vapor platform with granular fit control. XS Edge rubber and a full midsole prioritize edging and support over sensitivity, making it the workhorse choice for long routes where you need to trust tiny footholds pitch after pitch.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Lace closure dials in fit for cracks and long pitches
- XS Edge rubber provides durable edging
- Full midsole supports all-day multi-pitch use
- Lower-volume last fits female feet without dead space
- Stiff compound supports body weight on dime-size holds
Trade-offs
- Laces are slower than velcro at belays
- Leather/synthetic upper needs a few sessions to soften
- Heavier feel than the Vapor S
Sizing & Fit
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits greek toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in.
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).
Specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Vapor Women's |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Edge |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 400g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bananafingers.co.uk | 88.31 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 135.96 EUR |
| sportfits.de | 160.65 EUR |
| scarpa.com | 169.95 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 88.31 EUR at bananafingers.co.uk, 48% below the 169.95 EUR list price. 4 shops currently stock it (88.31 to 169.95 EUR).