Don't get caught, SCARPA (Scarpa Zen Lady)

Member Name: NemoDog

Product:	Scarpa Zen Lady
Date:	30/09/09 (34 review reads)
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Advantages: well made, long lasting, comfortable

Disadvantages: Price

These are my feet's favourite shoes, the Scarpa Zen Lady, I own 3 pairs now! There is also a men's version, which I believe are much the same apart from the colour and sizing.

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Who Are Scarpa?
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S.C.A.R.P.A. (Societ Calzaturiera Asolana Riunita Pedemontana Anonima (Associated Shoe Manufacturing Company of the Asolo mountain area) are an Italian company set up in the 1940's. Today they make top class footwear for the outdoors. Their boots are as happy on the top of Everest to going down the local pub. Production techniques have changed over the years but Scarpa have been at the forefront of developments in materials and designs.

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What Is The Zen Lady?
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The name of this shoe says it all, Zen - a perfect balance. This shoe is at home walking on trails but also out bouldering or for everyday use. Scarpa market this shoe as an approach shoe and of course they are spot on with that description.

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Features
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Suede upper
Vellutina lining keeps your feet cool and dries quickly
Toe and heel protection
Comfort flex midsole for edging support and comfort Injected dual density EVA
Vibram Spyder sole is super sticky and grippy, yet lightweight, making it suited to a wide variety of uses.
Weight 770g size 38
Colour - Chalk
Sizes 37-42
Price RRP around £80 but available cheaper online

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My Experience
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I wear a pair of these almost every day. I find them really comfortable although the sole is quite rigid in order to help with climbing so not a shoe to be running in. The extra rubber on the toe is great as it stops you banging your toes when you accidentally kick rocks along the path. I have managed to get my shoes really dirty on occasions but the mud just rubs of easily when dry. My oldest pair, now 3 years old, are only just beginning to wear down on the sole but still not anywhere near the point of throwing away. If you get the chance to try a pair of these go for it.

Summary: An excellent approach shoe for walking and bouldering