Scarpa Velocity
Scarpa
The Velocity is a stiff, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Scarpa for sport climbing and bouldering. Scarpa lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 13 shops from 49.94 EUR.
A budget-friendly flat shoe for beginners seeking durability without premium pricing, the Velocity pairs synthetic uppers with Scarpa's own Vision rubber and a 1.5 mm midsole insert. The center-biased last accommodates diverse foot shapes, making it the affordable gateway to consistent climbing practice.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Velocity ranks in the top 27% for crack climbing, the top 28% for comfort and the top 33% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Velocity strengths
- Affordable entry price
- Durable synthetic and rubber
- Zero break-in time
- Comfort-first shape that works for hours on end
- Twin reverse velcro straps and a stretch gusset for easy entry
Velocity trade-offs
- Synthetic less breathable
- Flat feel lacks sensitivity
How the Velocity fits
Synthetic has no stretch. Size to accurate fit from day one. Mens sizing, medium width.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Velocity fit reports
3 scanned owners have reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.65 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.59, softer) and the Evolv Yosemite Bum (0.70, stiffer).
Velocity specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Velocity |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Three quarter |
| Midsole Stiffness | Hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 400 g (14.1 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vision |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Velocity costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 13 shops that currently stock it (49.94 to 120.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 49.94 EUR at bergzeit.de, 54% below the 109.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 49.94 EUR |
| sport-in.net | 70.00 EUR |
| goma2.net | 76.30 EUR |
| laufundberg.de | 79.00 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 82.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 82.90 EUR |
| 8a.de | 86.99 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 89.95 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 99.99 EUR |
| iko-sport.com | 109.99 EUR |
| + 3 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 | 82.90 EUR | 2 |
| 34.5 | 82.90 EUR | 2 |
| 35 | 82.90 EUR | 1 |
| 35.5 | 49.94 EUR | 2 |
| 36 | 82.90 EUR | 2 |
| 36.5 | 82.90 EUR | 2 |
| 37 | 82.90 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 82.90 EUR | 3 |
| 38 | 82.90 EUR | 3 |
| 38.5 | 82.90 EUR | 3 |
| 39 | 82.90 EUR | 4 |
| 39.5 | 82.90 EUR | 4 |
| 40 | 82.90 EUR | 4 |
| 40.5 | 82.90 EUR | 5 |
| 41 | 82.90 EUR | 4 |
| 41.5 | 79.00 EUR | 5 |
| 42 | 86.99 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 82.90 EUR | 5 |
| 43 | 82.90 EUR | 2 |
| 43.5 | 82.90 EUR | 4 |
| 44 | 86.99 EUR | 1 |
| 44.5 | 82.90 EUR | 3 |
| 45 | 119.95 EUR | 2 |
| 45.5 | 70.00 EUR | 3 |
| 46 | 76.30 EUR | 1 |
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