Scarpa

Comfortable, accurate fit. Best Boa lacing shoes I've bought to date (5th purchase of this lacing style).

This is a quality product from a quality company. My son who is in the military turned me onto this company and product. He told me it is used by Special Ops for performance and comfort. I love my Scarpa Kailash!

I have wide feet and although I ordered one full size larger than normal, the two small toes on my left foot still rubbed against the inside of the shoe and I could feel the seam near these toes. No doubt this would have caused trouble, so the shoes were returned. It is important to note these shoes are designed on a European-style skinny last. It is also fair to note this shoe is designed for technical climbing situations and the laces tighten all the way to the toe so the shoes can be very snugly laced to the foot just prior to technical climbing usage. The shoes are extremely well-made. Very impressive. Wish they were available in a wider size option. Turns out Garmont makes comparable shoes which are considerably wider in D width, clearly built on a non-European-style last.

They are made in Romania not in Italy but they are 100% better built, better fitting, and better quality than all the other junk built in Asia that will fall apart in just a few months. Why people buy Nikes and such when much better choices are available is beyond my comprehension as a human being! The Zen are the best running/trainning/x-country shoes I've ever bought.

Fantastic shoe. Right out of the box, I took it with me as my trail shoe to do some hikes on some of St. John's (USVI) rockiest trails and it performed well. It had super grip on slippery rocks, a stiffer than usual sole for a shoe of this kind to negotiate uneven terrain better, and a tread pattern that just plain works for both casual walking and aggressive trail work. I don't know why I waited this long to buy my first Scarpa trail shoe (my first was the mountaineering Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX), but I'll definitely buy another Scarpa trail shoe in the future. Make sure to size up by 1/2. So if you normally wear an 11, go with 11 1/2.

Great boots--1st wear felt like I had worn them for years. Would highly recommend this boot to anyone looking for a great hiking boot with durable sole.

My new favorite shoe. All day comfort, good support and stylish for just about any occasion. Probably most important to me, no hot spots. This is an all day shoe for me where my more expensive Nike's are not. Lacing system does take a bit of getting used to, however.

After doing an extensive research on all boots I finally decided to get the Scarpa. I needed a boot for the upcoming winter in Afghanistan that was Gore-Tex and comfortable. I got the boots to trek mostly in the city. I was skeptical about the sizing which runs true to fit. I've worn military boots ranging from 8.5 - 9 reg fit. I ended up with an 8.5 and felt that toebox was small and could have gone a half size bigger. I've been wearing regular white socks and they are comfortable but probably wouldn't wear thick/wool type socks besides they are Gore-Tex. Minimal break-in time and they look great. With Zappos you can't beat the price and they shipped rather fast to Afghanistan. I'd want to say 7-10 days!

These are some of the best approach shoes I've seen. They grip beautifully on hikes up to the rock, and are grip enough for challenging warm-up climbs. The only downside is that they run a little big, which you definitely don't want for a climbing/approach shoe. I normally wear a 6 street shoe (which translated to size 37EU on Zappos), but I'm going to look for the size 36EU. I love the green color, too.

I really wanted this shoe to fit as I like the boa concept. Even if it takes some wear it comes with a lifetime warranty and so should last. I wear a US 13. I've never found a 13 that was too small (if anything, they are too big), but the Eur equivalent (47) was too small in length. Bummer!

My husband bought these shoes and three other pair of causal sneaker/shoes when we went to DisneyWorld. We walked an average of 8-10 miles on concrete every day for two weeks. He ended up liking these shoes the best. His feet never hurt in these shoes and he could walk and walk. Exceeded our expectation for this shoe.

So far, so good. I originally ordered these in the wrong size but have cleared that up. I am wearing a 41.5 and have worn the same size in La Sportiva (Baracuda). I like the down turned toe. The heel stays on better than my other shoes which have Velcro, so the slipper design has been fine. Yesterday I used these to send a SE classic. I need to find a new project this season.

I swear by Scarpa shoes for all of my outdooring footwear, and the Epic is probably the best general purpose outdoor shoe available. They are very lightweight, very comfortable. Unless you are doing something quite technical or have ankle problems, I can't imagine needing much more support than this. A bit of trail running, scrambling, approach-work, everything is smooth sailing in these. Paired with Superfeets (orange) and injini socks, I've never had a blister (1500 km and counting) They are durable and sticky enough. I've been going for a long time and I own several other pairs of Scarpa's, but I always find myself reaching for these first.

They are a beautiful boot. Superb craftsmanship. Very warm and flexible. The boots are more than I need in a boot. I live in Texas. They are too warm for me. Any cold areas of the country or someone that has problems with the cold...great choice! I think they would be excellent for outdoor sport.

These are a nice alternative to a traditional snow boot. They are fairly fitted so they work well for skinny ankles. A little stiff at first but breaking in nicely. Of course it hasn't snowed since I received them so can't speak to their effectiveness in the fluffy stuff.The sizing is a little strange: I am usually a 39/9 and ended up in a 40/8.5 so they were both larger and smaller than marked. I could have gone with the 39 but wanted the extra room for winter socks.

These are my go anywhere, do anything shoes. Excellently constructed for all day comfort - these shoes can take you from the office to the trail and have you back in time for dinner. The full, custom lacing system provides an excellent fit and the Vibram out soles give great stability and security on just about any terrain. I highly recommend these shoes to anyone looking for a versatile and stylish trail shoe.

I bought this shoe to ride bicycle (using rat-trap pedal cages) from Utah to AK and back (5100 bicycle, 500 miles canoeing, tenting in woods along the way). It felt more like a moccasin than the other 2 pairs I tried (and sent back). I wasn't disappointed. The shoe fit kept getting better and better; wearing them in all weather probably helped to mold them to my feet. The soles and toes survived the rat-trap experience totally intact thanks to the reinforcing. The only thing that wore out at all was the inside heel-fabric, probably due to my heel going around and around for 5 months. These were the only shoes I had on the entire trip, and I still wear them. They look good, and still don't stink (despite all sorts of weather and Yukon river soakings). I bought another pair when I got back just on general principles.

Great shoe except the top of the shoe seems to crease when the shoe bends; causes top of my foot to get sore.

The most stylish winter boot you are ever going to find. Warm and shearling-lined with a nice heavy sole that will keep you steady in the snow and ice. The cherry on top is that it more closely resembles streetwear than winter gear!

Great durable approach shoe. I would not personally trail run in these as they lack cushion. The tread and toe profile are excellent for scrambling.