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climbing shoe
Scarpa

Chimera

Category
Climbing shoe
Type
—
Key specs
Vibram XS Grip 2, 3.5 mm
Material
1.6 mm microfiber laminated with TPU
Weight
210 g (size 40.5)

What climbers keep saying · from 4 reviews

comfortable2great heel hooks1great toe hooks1precise edging1

The new Chimera fits essentially the same as their Drago LV, with a slightly deeper heel.

positive

Their new Chimeras feel and step great and toe hook nicely, but the heel is baggy enough to pull off on the wrong hook.

mixedgreat toe hooks

The Scarpa Chimera is their go-to shoe, used through an outdoor season and indoors.

positive

The Chimera tightens well, but for very low-volume heels the heel cup is like a small apartment; workable on face and slab.

mixed

The left shoe of their Chimera deformed quite a lot, likely from a slightly bigger left foot.

mixed

After years of searching, the Chimera is their most beloved shoe: perfect fit, awesome power and precision.

positiveprecise edging

Uses the Chimera as their main outdoor shoe; one of the best fitting shoes they've used.

positive

Scarpa Chimeras are surprisingly good for their wide, flat feet: essentially a lace-up Drago and a great soft shoe.

positivecomfortable

The Chimera is their favourite bouldering shoe: fits a wide forefoot and narrow heel, and the laces let them heel hook with confidence.

positivegreat heel hookscomfortable

Wears the Drago and Instinct VSR in 40, but the Chimera in 40 turned out too large.

mixed