4.79 of 5 starsScarpa - Chimera - Climbing shoes
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At a glance
Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men, Women
- Recommended use:
- bouldering, sport climbing
- Level of experience:
- Expert
- Material type:
- microfiber
- Other material information:
- multi-layer upper material with seamless box for the big toe; 3D moulded plastic element for a concave profile with a high degree of sensitivity
- Closure:
- lacing
- Sole:
- Vibram XS Grip 2
- Sole thickness:
- 3.5 mm
- Hardness of sole:
- soft
- Last:
- highly asymmetrical
- Downturn:
- aggressive
- Heel tension:
- strong
- Terrain:
- overhang, vertical
- Weight:
- 450 g
- Reference size:
- pair in size UK 7.5
- Foot shape:
- egyptian
- Fit:
- narrow foot / low volume
- Extras:
- pull tabs, toe-hook rubber
- Misc:
- PCB Active Randing System for maximum flexibility and dimensional stability
- Legal notice:
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- Item No.:
- 301-0689
Product description
Ideal for tough climbs
A must-have for experienced climbers: the Chimera from Scarpa. Boasting the PCB-Tension System, the pretensioned climbing shoes will maintain their shape for a long time and it makes them perfect for small footholds. The construction puts maximum pressure on the big toe, which is great for overhanging. Plus, they have laces, which allows for a more precise and snug fit.
Best materials for maximum performance
Equipped with a high-quality Vibram XS Grip 2 sole, not only will it literally stick to the rock, but it also makes the shoes super durable and abrasion-resistant. In addition, you can resole the Chimera without a problem. Another great feature of the easy-to-wash microfibre material includes its ability to retain its shape even after your 40th climb. As a result, the high-end Scarpa Chimera climbing shoes are perfect if you want maximum performance.
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Indoor climbing Sport climbing All around Bouldering
great shoes especially for smaller climbers and narrow feets on sport routes.
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Bouldering Sport climbing Indoor climbing
I found these super sensitive and precise. A bit narrow for my foot shape but bearable. Same size has my Instinct VS and VSR.
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Sport climbing
An excellent shoe. Better for edging than the Drago, but retaining much of that excellent grip, for smearing etc.
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Bouldering Indoor climbing
I've been using the Chimeras for 9 months and still they are my go-to shoe for hard rock climbs.
I recommend them for hard sport climbing and bouldering.
I like everything about this shoe - the lining, the rubber, and how perfectly they fit on my low-volume foot.
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Sport climbing Bouldering
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High edge stability Good fit Good grip -
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Bouldering
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Good fit Versatile Good grip -
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Bouldering
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by Robert helpful
The thread was edited on 29.06.20
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Not comfortable
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by Christina helpful
The thread was edited on 27.01.23
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Sport climbing Bouldering Alpine climbing
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