SCARPAMen's Helix Climbing Shoe

The most comfortable shoe I've had yet! Great for long sessions. I love the fabric lining in the heel, it's a really great feature that adds so much comfort. I bought them true to my sneaker size and they were comfortably tight at first and after breaking in maybe gained a half size. Now they are gently snug on my toes and I can keep them on in between climbs if I want to, without feeling loose when climbing.The sole lasted 3 months before getting to the rand, which has been average for me given my weight (190lbs) and frequency (2-3 times a week, 8-10 hrs total). I'll save them for a resole at this point because I really like the feel of these.The size of the Helix feels the same as La Sportiva's Finale, but is quite different from my Scarpa Vapor V's. The labels say they are the same size but the Helix is about a half centimeter longer than the Vapor V's. I use the Helix for the bulk of my climbing but switch to the tighter Vapor V's when footwork really counts.Only downside to the Helix has been my feet getting stained blue after long sweaty sessions in the first 2 months. I'd buy these again.Update: I snagged another pair of these on sale, I love them that much. I have a pair of Scarpa Force V's I've been trying lately, they're good but I much prefer the lacing of the Helix for the glove like fit over the Force V's velcro straps.Update 2:2 years later, both pairs still holding up great. One pair has been resoled twice and the other once.

They are good enough but I decided to buy unparallel instead as they have a better toe box and feel comfortable all day.

I had tried these on in person, so I knew what fit to expect. I am typically a size 10.5 M US, and the 43.5 EU/10.3 M US size fit perfectly for me. Very snug, but not uncomfortably so. I love the blue suede outer and the even comfort and security of the lace up closure. The rubber is grippy (way better than your average rentals) and the sole has a slight edge to help you maintain your footing on chippy holds and narrow ledges. For a beginner rock climber like myself, I am very satisfied with the quality, price, and performance of this shoe as I learn the sport.

Nice shoes. Good toe shape and hold. I wear a standard 11 in street shoes and ordered these in the 11/44.5 and they were painfully tight. Reordered 11/45, yes the sizing charts do not agree. On the size selection it says 11.5/45 but both shoes are labeled inside as 11. The 45 fit perfect. Just the right amount of tight and my climbing partner who wears a 10.5 street took my 11/44.5 and he loves the fit on those. So for us weekly climbers we are satisfied with 1/2 size up.

this is a great shoe and a massive improvement over what i had been using. it is comfortable so you only need to put it on once at the start. it is not designed to be taken on and off quickly.