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climbing shoe
Scarpa

Booster

Category
Climbing shoe
Type
Strap
Key specs
Vibram XS Grip 2, 3.5 mm
Material
Microfiber
Weight
245 g (size 41)

What climbers keep saying · from 4 reviews

precise edging2sensitive2durable1great heel hooks1stretches a lot1

Really likes the Booster and it suits their toe shape, but the heel has so much dead space it makes farting sounds.

mixed

Their Boosters' heels are baggy too; over time they flattened and became much less aggressive, now just baggy at the sides.

mixedstretches a lot

Boosters can climb stiffer than the VS thanks to their tension, yet the flexible midfoot lets you use them like a softer shoe.

positive

Boosters are softer but very asymmetrical, and the minimal heel needs more precision to avoid pain.

mixed

Owns both: the Booster's asymmetry is more tiring over hours, especially for flat feet.

mixed

Their last shoe was the Scarpa Booster and they were quite happy with its performance.

positive

Absolutely loves the Booster heel: super soft, sensitive and fits like a sock, though they'd prefer more toe rubber and one less strap.

positivesensitivegreat heel hooks

The Booster sits between the Drago and Instinct: wide-ish forefoot and a thin heel that feels baggy but works; they've sent projects in it.

positive

The 2020 Booster is awesome after a rough month-long break-in: great precise edging, smedging and smearing, more sensitive than Instincts, and it has held up to outdoor climbing 3 days a week.

positiveprecise edgingsensitivedurable

Has Scarpa Boosters and finds them a good middle ground for stiffness and aggressiveness.

positive

Their Boosters have some of the shallowest heels they own, super precise toes, a bit stiffer than Dragos, with a funky soft heel.

positiveprecise edging