Scarpa Boostic Climbing Shoe

User Reviews

• Great edging power.
• Provides enough downturn to be efficient on steep routes.
• Great for bouldering and sport climbing.
• The moderate downturn combined with stiffness still allows for a sensitive shoe to be adequate in smearing.
• Good choice for an all-day shoe on technical climbs.
• Great amount of power in the toe, and the rubber is consistently sticky.
• The stiffness improves edging performance, even when the shoe is sized for comfort instead of performance.

Expert Reviews

• Great for crimps on overhanging problems.
• Features a 4mm Vibram XS Edge rubber sole for stickiness.
• Twin pull tabs in the back for easy on and off.
• Blended leather/synthetic upper to provides comfort and stretch.
• Aggressive and asymmetric shape of the toe helps when sticking in narrow pockets.
• Very comfortable for a downturned shoe.
• One of the softer options, yet delivers adequate toe power on steep angles.
• Reports of being proficient on steep granite, sandstone and slick limestone.
• Sock-like fit aids in putting the shoe on, and conforms to your foot once you are wearing it.
• Minimal break-in time.
• Designed for hooking and edging, and extremely efficient in bouldering.
• One of the top semi-aggressive climbing shoes.

User Reviews

• Worked well in cracks, but not the most proficient.
• People with narrow feet may need a smaller relative size.
• The heel may be too big for some foot shapes if the rest of the shoe is snug.
• Shoe is somewhat high volume, so may need to cinch the straps tightly to ensure a tight enough fit.

Expert Reviews

• Toe patches are not ideal for toe hanging.
• Works on slabs, but not good enough for smearing.
• Expensive option.
• The dye from the leather may stain your feet.