Scarpa Boostic

The new Boostic (a redesign of the popular Booster) is a top performer at all angles. One tester described the shoe as being the perfect balance between power and delicacy—it’s aggressive but not too downturned. The tensioned shape of the last lets you transmit the force from your whole foot through your toes and onto the rock. Think of the Boostic as a superb edging shoe, but with the shape and generous heel and toe rubber of a steep-climbing slipper. Like most Scarpa shoes, it tends to fit wide, high-volume feet like a glove. But two Velcro straps adjust the fit for a variety of foot sizes and shapes. The 4mm Vibram XS Edge outsole is sticky and durable, and was a favorite among our testers. Unlined synthetic uppers mold to the foot but will not stretch much. Make sure they fit well when new.