Scarpa Product Reviews and Ratings - Approach Shoes - Zen

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Brand:Scarpa

Located in:Footwear, Men's Footwear, Approach Shoes

Use the Zen from Scarpa to connect to the oneness of your rock and trail experiences. All-leather uppers with a climbing-zone sole for edging make this a simply enlightened choice.

All-leather uppers for all-day comfort and durability
Vibram Spyder sole grips rock
Built on an all-day-comfort last

Weight: 2 pounds

Uppers: Leather

Midsole: Dual-density EVA

Lining: Vellutina

Outsole: Vibram

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Comfortable(3), Durable(4), Great traction(5), Non-slip sole(4), Stable(3)

Best Uses:

Backcountry(3), Day hikes(4)

Describe Yourself:

Avid adventurer(4)

Great shoe

By Huayna Potosi

from Las Vegas, NV on 10/16/2008

Pros:

Comfortable/No Break-In, Durable, Great Traction, Stabilizes Foot

Cons:

Hot

Best Uses:

Mixed Terrain, Rocky/Unstable Terrain

Describe Yourself:

Regular hiker scrambler

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Excellent Scarpa craftsmanship! Although the shoe favors an average to wide foot the lacing allows customizable fit. I have narrow feet and by adding a superfeet footbed it fits great. Runs long, buy one to one and half sizes smaller than you would usually get in a hiking boot.
Very comfortable shoe with a stiff sole allows for great support on rocky terrain. Able scrambler but I have not tested them in true 5th class climbing. I like that it's a great hiker not just a comfortable rock shoe.

Great shoe

By JJ

from Santa Fe, NM on 8/11/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Comfortable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole

Cons:

Not Water Resistant

Best Uses:

Backcountry, Day hikes

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Scarpa's fit my very weird feet well. I have not ever had a bad pair of Scarpa's and I dig this pair of Zens.

great shoe

By 14erinKS

from Kansas on 6/4/2008

Sizing:

Feels half size too small

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable

Best Uses:

Approaches, etc., Day hikes

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I usually wear size 11 1/2 in athletic shoes (Nike) but I ordered them a half size smaller thinking the sizing would run a little smaller. I guessed right they fit perfectly. They feel very durable and I'll get lots of use with them. Great right out of the box, but I replaced the insoles to make them a little more cushioned and will wear them on extended day trips also.

Perfect

By AngreeBob

from Louisiana on 2/18/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable

Best Uses:

Backcountry, Day hikes, Everyday

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

These things took me from Lupine Meadows, to the summit of the Grand Teton, and back. No blisters or excessive foot pain. Climbs like a rock shoe.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

great shoe, not great sizing

By Shope

from Boone NC on 8/12/2007

Sizing:

Feels full size too big

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable, Water Resistant

Cons:

sizing is a little off, Squeaks

Best Uses:

Backcountry, Cold weather, Day hikes, Everyday

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer, Professional Guide

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

had to send it back three times to get the right size, but well worth the effort in the end, a really great approach shoe

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