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Fans of the send looking for an exemplary beginner-friendly rock climbing shoe—one that has enormous amounts of comfort—might find one in the Origin. Climbers who need a mightily durable pair that does not break the bank are also likely to find such a product in this Scarpa offering.

Pros

  • Extremely comfortable
  • Impressive durability
  • True-to-size fit
  • Easy on and off
  • Padded tongue
  • Supportive

Cons

  • a versatile shoe for sport climbing and bouldering both indoors and outdoors
  • Who should buy the Scarpa Origin

Who should buy the Scarpa Origin

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  • a versatile shoe for sport climbing and bouldering both indoors and outdoors

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If you find the shoe's asking price a bit too hefty for a beginner, consider the Evolv Defy ($90). The two shoes are very similar in design. The Origin is only better if you intend to go on multi-pitch sessions.

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Reviewers extensively praise the comfort offered by this Scarpa climbing shoe. One of them points out that it is "immediately noticeable" the moment you slide your foot inside. The padded tongue contributes greatly to the cozy in-shoe feel.

Scarpa Origin comfort

According to experienced climbers, it is not the type of shoe you would want to immediately get off your feet in between sessions. As one reviewer puts it, this is the kind of shoe that will improve your climbing but "they aren't going to smash your feet." In fact, it gets more comfortable the more you wear it.

Who should buy the Scarpa Origin

The shoe’s ability to stick to different types of surfaces, be they indoors or outdoors, comes from the Who should buy the Scarpa Origin. It is a rubberized component with a full-length construction. It is 5 mm in thickness.

Scarpa Origin Outsole

Scarpa Origin’s Flexan

With the Scarpa Origin’s Flexan midsole, users can climb with enough support underfoot. This sturdy layer has an overall thickness of 1.9 mm.

Scarpa Origin Midsole

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The Scarpa Origin encases the foot in its 1.8-We earn affiliate commissions at no extra cost to you when you buy through us upper. Its interior comes without a liner. The rock shoe’s hardwearing rand provides protection from abrasive hazards and gives enhanced climbing security. Its tongue is made of mesh which makes its interior extra breathable.

Scarpa Origin Upper

Despite the fact that it comes from an affordable bunch, this Scarpa shoe has proven to be pretty durable. Those who have taken it through some regular rigorous climbing sessions report that the rubber "stayed strong" and the upper hasn't developed any rips or holes. 

Easy on-and-off with two pull loops

This shoe is furnished with two heel pull loops which help climbers get in and out of the shoe with relative ease.

Scarpa Origin Two heel pull loops

The Scarpa Origin is an

Two adjustable straps make up the Origin’s closure system. Both of these straps are attached with Velcro (hook-and-loop) fasteners.

Scarpa Origin Two adjustable straps