VAPOR V

Regular price $199.00 USD
19 total reviews

Our versatile, do-it-all Vapor V is a perennial best-seller, delivering reliable performance for whatever climbing style you prefer. The lower volume fit adapts well to narrower feet, and the Vibram XS Edge rubber underfoot balances support and sensitivity, delivering outstanding edging performance. If you are looking for a quiver-of-one climbing shoe, look no further than the Vapor V.

Color:
Smoke/Yellow
In stock
Features
Features
RUBBER TOE PATCH
DUAL VELCRO STRAPS
Dual Velcro straps provide a secure closure, ideal for lower volume foot shapes.
RUBBER TOE PATCH
RUBBER TOE PATCH
Enlarged rubber toe patch is incorporated with the toe rand as one piece, minimizing seams and increasing durability. ILGA toe rand rubber adds durability as well.
RUBBER TOE PATCH
Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Size Options : 38 - 46 (half sizes); 47-50 (whole size)
Weight Reference : 240g; 8.5oz (1/2 pair size 41)?
Waterproof/Breathable : PFAS Compliant
UPPER : Microsuede + Fabric
MIDSOLE : Flexan 1.0
Outsole : Vibram® XS Grip Edge (3.5mm)
Last : FR
PROFILE : Moderately Downturned
Symmetry : Moderately Asymmetric
Primary Material : Leather & Synthetic
SOLE RUBBER : Vibram® XS Edge
Country of Origin : Italy
Product Code : 70096000
WARNING: Cancer & reproductive harm. For more information click here.
Awards
Awards
2018 Switch Back Travel Best Beginner Climbing Shoe
Climbing Editor's Choice
Sizing
Sizing
SCARPA Euro US Sizing Chart




All SCARPA non-plastic footwear and our Alien 3.0 uses European sizing.

  • 1 Euro whole size = 6.6 mm = 0.26 inches
  • 1 US whole size = 8.4 mm = 0.33 inches
  • The 30 Euro sizes below cover the same size range as 24 US sizes
  • Euro sizes provide a better, more precise fit for your intended use
  • For mountaineering boots, upsize (1/2+ sizes) depending on desired fit.



Reviews
Reviews
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 19 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 12 Total 4 star reviews: 7 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
FitRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
19 reviews
  • CL
    Chris L.
    Verified Buyer
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    VAPOR V
    I recommend this product
    Bought For Sport Climbing
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    December 19, 2025
    My outdoor shoe

    This is my main outdoor shoe, mainly due to comfort. have the instinct for indoor and outdoor send attempts. My only which is that it has a less squishy heel. I find that I have the same problem with the instincts.

  • K
    Kyler
    Reviewing
    VAPOR V
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    September 22, 2025
    5 Stars

    Great quality shoes, love the fit, ordered small, but as they’ve molded to my feet, they fit perfect

  • B
    Benjamin
    Reviewing
    VAPOR V
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    May 8, 2025
    4 Stars

    too small for size 9

  • VV
    Vapor V r.
    Reviewing
    VAPOR V
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    November 17, 2024
    Vapor V are a comfortable aggressive shoe

    The Vapor V is comfortable, but aggressive climbing shoe. The downturned toe, stiffness and rubber excels on small foot holds.

    The toebox does not curl any of my toes uncomfortably. I chose these over my other aggressive shoe the La Sportiva Miura V due to the better comfort in the toe box. The 2 velcro strap setup with a flexible band in the middle on the Vapors is easier than the 3 velcor straps on the Miuras. I'm not knocking the Miura's but the Vapors fit my foot better. I find this interesting since I have multiple La Sportiva climbing and hiking footwearl. The only complaint I have is the back of the shoe slightly rubs my achilles but this is solved with socks and is part of the break in period. I have the same achilles rub with all new climbing shoes. I give the Vapor V's the thumbs up and *****

  • NS
    Nikki S.
    Reviewing
    VAPOR V
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    October 2, 2024
    A great all-around performer.

    The Vapor V has been my go-to all-arounder for single pitch climbing and bouldering. The opposing Velcro straps allow for quick adjustment and a great level of performance close to a lace up shoe.