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 The Vapor Men 2019 is technically retired but it's still sold online. You've found a page of history! The Vapor Men 2019 is no longer produced by Scarpa. We're showing it as "available" on WeighMyRack because you can still find it at trustworthy online retailers.

 The Vapor Men 2019 is technically retired but it's still sold online. You've found a page of history! The Vapor Men 2019 is no longer produced by Scarpa. We're showing it as "available" on WeighMyRack because you can still find it at trustworthy online retailers.

Scarpa Vapor Men Climbing Shoe

Vapor Men 2019

Rating

My vote: None ( 5.3 avg )

Description

Critically acclaimed and award winning, the Vapor family is a perfect way to breathe new life into your climbing day. Quite often, improving climbers don't want to stray too far from tried and tested shoes, but increasingly they want to experiment on different types of terrain. SCARPA appreciates the opportunities that alternative versions of shoes with similar basic designs can unlock. The single piece synthetic upper promotes a new concept in comfort, and minimal stitching eliminates "hot spots". The full length outsole and increased stiffness are matched with Vibram® XS Edge rubber to offer the most supportive lace up in the entire climbing collection. The Vapor lace is built on the same last and utilizes the same Active Rand as the Vapor V, complimenting its softer relative extremely well.

Retail price

US$ 175.00

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Weight 430 g

Single : 215 g / 7.6 oz (Size 40)
Pair : 430 g / 15.2 oz (Size 40)
(we converted grams to ounces)

Closure Type Lace
Gender Men
Volume ­
Sizing Information European sizes 34-46, including half sizes.

From your measured size, you'll want to consider downsizing .5 - 2 full sizes. The flatter the shoe, the closer to your measured size; the more downturned / aggressive the shoe, the more you'll want to downsize.


PDF icon Scarpa-Shoe-Size-Chart_1.pdf
Best Use (Highest Performance) Sport / Face
Bouldering
Indoor
Asymmetry Moderate
Tongue Details not provided by the brand
Last Details Shape: Arched (technical)
Construction: not provided by the brand
Last : FR Scarpa considers last information super top secret so we can’t define the last types further than the initials FR. But, if you find a Scarpa shoe that fits, any Scarpa shoes with the same last initials will fit your foot in a very similar way.
Upper Material 1.8 mm  Microsuede
Midsole Material 1.0 mm  Flexan
Sole Material 3.5 mm  XS EDGE
Rand: Bi-Tension
Footbed Lining not provided by the brand
Bi-Tension System Technology

Bi-Tension System

Innovative concept of active midsole adapting to the footshape while loading and unloading bodyweight to the forefoot area, for the best power transmission. The B-TENSION system supports the arch and forefoot area without taking away sensitivity.
Vibram® XS Edge Technology

Vibram® XS Edge

Developed to provide maximum edging support, the VIBRAM®XS Edge compound delivers excellent grip while adding improved firmness for the most challenging edging moves. This rubber compound is exceptionally resistant to deformation on razor sharp edges and it will not creep while smearing.
Other Shoe Versions male female
AVG RATING
6
( 6 avg )
Rating
6
( 6 avg )

If I could only have one shoe....

Pros
Super comfortable
Stiff, but not crazy stiff, still has some level of sensitivity
Great all rounder
Good crack shoe
Great at edging
Cons
Synthetic upper, so gets pretty stinky!
Laces are very long, have to cut them or tie multiple knots
Downturn doesn't last long
Small toe patch rubber
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton

If I had to only have one climbing shoe to do bouldering, sport and trad this would be the one! In general I used this for sport and single pitch trad, or multi-pitch if I can take my shoes off at the belay.

Due to the full length sole, not the best at steep/roof climbing boulder problems as its quite stiff, but for sure can be done! The narrow fit and rand really feels like it drives the power through my toes without crushing them or making the heel baggy, as sometimes is the case. They are not crazy a-symetrical or downturned, but they are enough so that they feel technical and powerful. That being said the downturn doesnt hang around, but thats not a problem in my opinion in a shoe which excels at edging, the stiffness and precision is always there! In terms of sizing  I wear a street shoe EU42 and these are EU42 as well, I dont downsize crazy in shoes (max 1-1.5 EU sizes in my bouldering shoes) but the sizing of these still gives me slightly crimped toes and a tight fit. They take a few sessions to mould to your foot, and due to the synthetic upper, dont stretch but more adapt to your foot as the rubber softens. There is a newer model out now with more toe rubber, so if you're into toe-hooks and all that fancy business, maybe get the newer model. If you're a bit of a weekend warrior and want a shoe you can hit the boudlering gym during the week, and then get some shakey leg panic on some trad at the weekend, then I cand defintly recommend! As with all shoes, try them on before you buy, these are quite narrow so wont suit everyone!

Epic TV Gear Review no rating given just a review

The Mt Blanc Escalade wall is known for having very small footholds and insecure smears, so it was going to be a good test for the shoe. In short, I was impressed. The shoe felt a bit bigger than I was used to, but when I learnt to trust it, I found it extremely stiff and precise. The fit is so comfortable, it just seems to wrap around my foot and the laces make it nicely adjustable.

Next Adventure Gear Review rating 9/10

The bottom line is I love these shoes. When it comes time to buy a new pair or think about getting them resoled, I'm definitely going to consider these strongly and it's going to take a VERY good pair of shoes to get me to stray away from them. Indoor, outdoor, bouldering or sport climbing, these shoes really can tackle it all. What more could you really ask for in a pair of climbing shoes?

Climbing Zine Gear Review no rating given just a review

This shoe comes close to being a jack-of-all trades; it performs at a high level on a variety of rock types and angles. It’s a favorite for climbing in places like Eldorado Canyon, where I have to be able to jam cracks, smear on subtle slopers, and stand on tiny edges. Some people like a slightly aggressive, downturned shoe for climbing hard cracks; I’d recommend armoring the outer toes with a little shoe goo for this purpose.

Dirtbag Dreams Gear Review no rating given just a review

Overall I think the Vapors are a very good shoe for technical edging and climbing longer routes where comfort is important. These could also make a great moderate alpine climbing shoe if sized appropriately. They are very light and comfortable which is ideal for bringing into the mountains. I am curious to try the Vapors out in Indian Creek this fall to test out their durability and crack climbing ability. Stay tuned!

The Alpine Start Gear Review no rating given just a review

A great all-round technical shoe that provides exceptional performance in a very comfortable package. Whether a beginner or expert, if you have a medium to wide foot and want a versatile shoe that fits well and ups your game look no further. For all you Katana fans, the Vapor is similar but less expensive so you should check them out.

Splitter Choss Gear Review no rating given just a review

After using these shoes extensively the last couple of months, my only criticism is that I’ve worn through the rubber pretty quickly, which was a bit surprising for the usually quite durable XS Edge. It’s possible that because it’s only 3.5mm, instead of the typical 4mm found on most edging shoes, there wasn’t as much to begin with. Or maybe I just climbed a lot.

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