Arpia V

Has used the Arpia V for about 5 months indoor bouldering and absolutely loves it.

Their Arpia Vs dug painfully into their heels and toes until broken in, and the rubber is nearly worn through after about 40 hours in 3 weeks.

Three months in, loving the Arpia V: little stretch, a comfy microfibre liner, full-length XS Grip 2 for great smearing, balanced stiffness, though little high rubber limits steep climbing.

First pair Arpia V: toe box fits perfectly, but the upper stretched a lot and the heel has dead space and feels insecure on hard heel hooks.

Their Arpia V in 41 (street 42) has a loose heel.

Their Arpia V with XS Grip 2 wore down pretty fast, lasting only a year climbing once a week.

Had a pair of Arpias before switching to the Veloce, which they find a much better shoe.

After the VSR, the Arpia V felt much more comfortable, but it was more slippery, their foot slipped out on heel hooks, and it started hurting a little too.

Loves the Arpia V as their second pair: comfortable as hell and still performs well; resoled twice and fine.

Their first shoe, the Arpia V, has been awesome: comfy enough to wear all day and a solid all-rounder for bouldering, rope and outdoor sport.

Tried about 20 shoes and bought the Arpia V as by far the most comfortable, but after an hour's session the knuckle of their long fourth toe was really hurting.