
Gecko Women
Description
- Water-resistant suede leather upper for the best blend of comfort, durability and abrasion resistance.
- Hybrid construction is board-lasted in the rear for support and torsional control and slip-lasted in the forefoot for flexibility & sensitivity
- Overlasted toe rand protects the upper and wraps over the midsole to offer maximum durability in this critical area.
Retail price
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Weight | Half Pair - size 38 Full Pair - size 38 |
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Casual Technical |
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Low (women) |
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Cord laces |
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Low |
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Climbing Zone Low toe lacing Waterproof |
Sizing | EU: 36 - 42 (half sizes) |
Materials & Construction | Upper: 1.8mm Suede Leather
Midsole: 2D EVA-CM Insole / Liner: Ortholite® footbed | Polyester Sole: PRESA® APR-01 / SuperGum Last: CUA |


Super Gum
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While it doesn't have the ideal sole for wet grass - a definite drawback for approaching mountain crags or scrambling in the UK - the Gecko is a light and flexible approach shoe that performs amazingly well when you get on the rock. It is highly recommended for those looking for a comfortable shoe that works for cragging and scrambling, but one that's also fashionable enough for more urban use. It may not last forever, but then you're paying a decent mid-range price. My only gripes so far are the short laces, and - for anyone contemplating more rugged hill use - the shallow tread.

The Scarpa Gecko caught our attention right off the bat for its fresh look. Despite earning one of the highest overall scores in this review, the Gecko failed to win an award from our editors due to its inability to excel in any one category. We do believe it makes a great all-around approach shoe for the average climber, though; it has above-average climbing ability, decent comfort and support, and durable design. The Gecko missed the mark for our favorite shoe, though we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends looking for a no-fluff, comfortable shoe to wear day in and day out.

All approach shoes wear out, and some things to keep an eye on will be the heel cuff—it’s supple, making on-off super easy (I leave the shoes tied and just use my finger as a shoehorn), which is great while cragging. But in the past, approach shoes with soft cuffs have also tended to fray more quickly. The sole is also very thin—like rock-shoe-level thin—but Scarpa is claiming the SuperGum rubber is three times as durable as regular butyl rubber. We’ll see, but for now the cuffs are holding strong as is the treaded sole—no notable wear patterns or soft spots.