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SCARPA

Scarpa Men's Helix Climbing Shoe

25 customer reviews

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$48.60 - $99.00 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colors. Details

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As expected (46%)

Color: Smoke

Suede
Rubber sole
Asymmetric lacing
Easy-on heel pull
Flat last
Thin, Flexan midsole
TAC 100 outsole

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Product Description

This lightweight offering from Scarpa boasts a svelte fit and a rubber sole for grip on any adventure.

You've always been a big-picture person, which is why you love a good view. Go out and get one in Scarpa's Helix climbing shoe. This lightweight offering in durable suede boasts a svelte fit and a rubber sole for good grip on any adventure.

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Product Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 4 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
ASIN: B007HUNKWQ
Item model number: HELIX-M
Date first available at Amazon.com: January 28, 2012
Domestic Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,761 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)

#34 in Shoes > Men's > Outdoor > Men's

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Good Shoe for Climbers who Value Comfort

By Hey Vin on January 17, 2013

Size: 43.5 M EU / 10 D(M) USColor: Smoke Verified Purchase

After trying on several different brands of climbing shoes at the local REI and EMS, I purchased these through Amazon, because only Amazon had my size. As I've only been climbing for a few weeks, I was not interested in a hyper-aggressive shoe with a sharp downturn and a tiny toe box. That said, if you're climbing 5.11 routes and beyond, maybe you'll want something more aggressive. For me, however, these are great. In the end, it came down to a choice between this - the Scarpa Helix, and the La Sportiva Nago, and I ended up going with these due to the *slightest* advantage in comfort. (I would not hesitate to purchase the La Sportiva Nago, if the Scarpa Helix didn't exist.) My fiancee went with the La Sportiva Nago (women's version, of course), and she's pleased with them, so your mileage may vary.

First, let me describe the shoe: All of the shoe is leather except for the sole, the pull strap on the heel, the stitching, and the laces. Stitching is remarkably sturdy-looking throughout, and if memory serves, the shoe is stamped "Made in Italy" on the inside. Being an Italian shoe, sizing is European... (with US equivalents) but get this... for me, comparing the Scarpa Helix to the La Sportiva Nago (another Italian shoe), I was a FULL SIZE BIGGER in the Scarpa Helix... so keep that in mind when ordering. (Just to be clear, put a US 10 Scarpa Helix sole to sole next to a US 9 La Sportiva Nago, and they will be pretty much identical.)

Seriously - you are probably thinking "This guy isn't buying shoes that are tight enough," but you're wrong.Read more ›

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Comfortable, not aggressive, doesn't last

By D. Alexander TOP 500 REVIEWER on December 16, 2012

I bought a pair of these about six months ago. Some thoughts:

* They're designed for wider feet. I have long, somewhat narrow feet, and I find the sole a bit too wide. You can partially correct with the laces, but you'll lose a little confidence on smaller holds.

* The heel doesn't slip. I chose them over La Sportiva's Naga shoe for this reason.

* The leather expands significantly. My in-store size (10.5; I wear an 11.5 street shoe) was almost unbearable to stand on for any length of time. After six or eight climbing sessions, the shoes expanded to be the ideal length. I can wear them for about fifteen minutes at a time before I want to chuck them off. Here's how to size a new pair: extend your foot to a ballet point. If there's any clearance or looseness at all at the tip of the shoe, it's too big. The toe box for a new leather shoe should feel very snug with your foot in a point and very uncomfortable with your foot flat. Go up a half-size if the shoe is synthetic.

* The rubber is decently sticky, not great, and the inside edge isn't that sharp. At a gym 5.10 level, I found them adequate. At 5.11/5.12 with thin holds, there isn't enough feel to be confident.

* I've managed to wear through the rubber in front of both toes. I don't scramble up routes and rarely do any sort of foot dragging. I retired my previous pair of shoes undamaged after climbing for twice as long. This shoe will be totally unforgiving of poor foot technique.

On balance, not a bad shoe, and significantly stickier and more comfortable than the gym rental shoes. It's definitely for mid-range use though. If you're a novice climber, you're liable to wear through the soles quickly. And if you're accelerating to the harder routes, you'll probably want a sharper toe.

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Great balance of comfort and performance

By David C. on March 4, 2016

Size: 42 M EU / 9 D(M) USColor: Smoke Verified Purchase

Superb value in climbing shoes. The toe of my pair started delaminating after the first two or three climbs, but hasn't gotten worse in the following few months. Not the most aggressive, but certainly the most comfortable I've worn.

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took my feet probably 2 months to get fully use ...

By nils on November 14, 2014

Size: 44 M EU / 10.5 D(M) USColor: Smoke Verified Purchase

took my feet probably 2 months to get fully use to. I climb two to three times a week and these have so far lived up to my expectations. I typically wear a mens size 11.5 in regular shoes and I purchased a mens size 10.5 but climbing shoes are typically supposed to be much tighter of a fit then regular shoes, plus no socks. If I made the purchase again I would have only gone a half size smaller than my regular shoe size. Climbing shoes are hard to buy online, I tried this model on in a local store before making my purchase here, kind of feel guilty about it but money is money ant they where cheaper here.

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3rd pair

By J. Dobrowolski on July 21, 2014

Size: 44.5 M EU / 11 D(M) USColor: Smoke Verified Purchase

For a mid-level climbing shoe, they are solid all-around performers.

I should probably go with something a little more aggressive, but I have been sticking with the Helix. I know what to expect and they fit my foot well overall.

On this latest order, this pair feels slightly small even though I ordered a 1/2 size larger (44.5) than my last pair (44). The last pair seemed to shrink over time - I had to get shoe insert to stretch them out. (Yeah, I know climbing shoes are supposed to be small, but they shrunk over time to a point of being crushingly tightly.)

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Nice Beginner Shoes - Good for gym and easy multi-pitch

By PhantomLeaf on February 17, 2016

I'm writing this review because I took a really rough fall with these shoes. It was partially climbing with a pack much heavier than usual, but I also felt that the rubber of these shoes is not nearly as sticky as several other pairs that I have, especially on granite and slab. I originally got them on recommendation from an REI salesperson to hold me over while my other shoes were getting resoled. I decided to try them on a multi-pitch since they are pretty comfortable and found that they are nowhere near as good as my Tenayas. I think it's important to know what you would buy these for. They are definitely a beginner shoe, not a lot of edging and like I mentioned the rubber was terrible on slab. They are comfortable, so I now loan these out to friends who want to try climbing for the first time in the gym or outside. I also like the look of them.

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Five Stars

need at least several trips before you can break in.

Published 20 days ago by Bugs

Good shoe, slighlty smaller than other scarpa models

I ordered these online without trying them on because it was a good sale. I tried on a different scarpa model at my local REI and thought the 44 fit perfectly, this came in just... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer

so good. Fit well for big feet

Used them twice. So far, so good. Fit well for big feet.

Published 2 months ago by craig w

Great shoe for large feet.

I have very large feet (size 15 US) and tried the Mad Rock Men's Flash 2.0 Climbing Shoe,Orange/Black,15 D US but those fit way to tight to actually wear. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Adam G.

Great shoe, just fits real small

Great shoe, just fits real small. I ordered my street size or 9.5 and had to get a size 11 before the shoe fit the way they should.

Published 3 months ago by Amazon Customer

These fit very snugly but weren't painful. I have not actually used...

This is my first pair of rock climbing shoes. I wear a size 15 1/2. These fit very snugly but weren't painful. I have not actually used them yet. Read more

Published 4 months ago by John Brainard

Good shoes for bouldering

I love them

Published 6 months ago by Jeremy Baker

I like them. They provide good traction on the walls ...

This pair of shoes is my first pair of climbing shoes. So far, I like them. They provide good traction on the walls and they fit well. I wear US size 8 shoes. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Michael

Five Stars

Excellent climbing shoes for the price. I am a novice climber, but these are much better than the rentals.

Published 10 months ago by zeroasterisk

Super Comfortable

The leather is super comfortable and these are a pleasure to wear. I know fit is very different, but do yourself a favor and go to REI to try these on. Read more

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