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How do climbing shoes differ in downturn and asymmetry?

SCARPA’s Drago is highly downturned and highly asymmetric; Arpia V is moderately downturned and slightly asymmetric. Both use Vibram XS Grip2. Fit remains personal.

The rubber name does not prove grip or comfort; use the model’s sizing guidance.

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With no preferences selected: SCARPA Arpia V is one option to compare.

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SCARPA Arpia V · first with a product link

Model / item: 70084000
  • Profile: Moderately Downturned.
  • Asymmetry: Slightly Asymmetric.
What to note:

Sole rubber: Vibram® XS Grip2.

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If you choose Flat for profile, the first option with a product link becomes SCARPA Force Men's.

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SCARPA Arpia V

Profile: Moderately Downturned.

Model / item: 70084000

Key details

  • Asymmetry: Slightly Asymmetric.

What to note

Sole rubber: Vibram® XS Grip2.

Profile: Moderately DownturnedAsymmetry: Slightly AsymmetricSole rubber: Vibram® XS Grip2
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ProfileModerately Downturned
AsymmetrySlightly Asymmetric
Sole rubberVibram® XS Grip2
UpperMicrosuede

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
SCARPA · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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Profile: Flat

SCARPA Force Men's

Profile: Flat.

Model / item: 70049001

Key details

  • Asymmetry: Slightly Asymmetric.

What to note

Sole rubber: Vibram® XS Edge.

Profile: FlatAsymmetry: Slightly AsymmetricSole rubber: Vibram® XS Edge
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ProfileFlat
AsymmetrySlightly Asymmetric
Sole rubberVibram® XS Edge
Upper1.8mm Eco Suede

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
SCARPA · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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Profile: Highly Downturned

SCARPA Boostic R

Sole rubber: Vibram® XS Edge.

Model / item: 70090000

Key details

  • Upper: Microsuede + Eco Leather.

What to note

Profile: Highly Downturned.

Profile: Highly DownturnedAsymmetry: Highly AsymmetricSole rubber: Vibram® XS Edge
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ProfileHighly Downturned
AsymmetryHighly Asymmetric
Sole rubberVibram® XS Edge
UpperMicrosuede + Eco Leather

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
SCARPA · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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Asymmetry: Moderately Asymmetric

SCARPA Generator Mid

Upper: 2mm Eco Suede.

Model / item: 70063000

Key details

  • Profile: Moderately Downturned.

What to note

Sole rubber: Vibram® XS Edge.

Profile: Moderately DownturnedAsymmetry: Moderately AsymmetricSole rubber: Vibram® XS Edge
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ProfileModerately Downturned
AsymmetryModerately Asymmetric
Sole rubberVibram® XS Edge
Upper2mm Eco Suede

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
SCARPA · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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Sole rubber: SCARPA S-72

SCARPA Veloce Men's

Sole rubber: SCARPA S-72.

Model / item: 70065001

Key details

  • Profile: Moderately Downturned.

What to note

Asymmetry: Slightly Asymmetric.

Profile: Moderately DownturnedAsymmetry: Slightly AsymmetricSole rubber: SCARPA S-72
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ProfileModerately Downturned
AsymmetrySlightly Asymmetric
Sole rubberSCARPA S-72
UpperMicrosuede

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
SCARPA · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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SpecSCARPA Arpia VModel / item: 70084000No preferences selected.SCARPA Boostic RModel / item: 70090000No preferences selected.
ProfileModerately DownturnedHighly Downturned
AsymmetrySlightly AsymmetricHighly Asymmetric
Sole rubberVibram® XS Grip2Vibram® XS Edge
UpperMicrosuedeMicrosuede + Eco Leather

SCARPA Arpia V

Model / item: 70084000

No preferences selected.

Profile
Moderately Downturned
Asymmetry
Slightly Asymmetric
Sole rubber
Vibram® XS Grip2
Upper
Microsuede

SCARPA Boostic R

Model / item: 70090000

No preferences selected.

Profile
Highly Downturned
Asymmetry
Highly Asymmetric
Sole rubber
Vibram® XS Edge
Upper
Microsuede + Eco Leather

SCARPA Arpia V

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SCARPA Boostic R

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All models and their decision specs
ProductHow it comparesKey specCompareAction
SCARPA Arpia V
Compared with SCARPA Boostic R: profile, Moderately Downturned vs Highly Downturned.
Model / item: 70084000		Profile: Moderately DownturnedView at SCARPA
SCARPA Boostic R
Compared with SCARPA Chimera: sole rubber, Vibram® XS Edge vs Vibram® XS Grip2.
Model / item: 70090000		Profile: Highly DownturnedView at SCARPA
SCARPA Chimera
Compared with SCARPA Drago: upper, Hyperskin + Leather Footbed + Alcantara toe pocket vs Microsuede + Leather.
Model / item: 70073000		Profile: Highly DownturnedView at SCARPA
SCARPA Drago
Compared with SCARPA Force Men's: profile, Highly Downturned vs Flat.
Model / item: 70017000		Profile: Highly DownturnedView at SCARPA
SCARPA Force Men's
Compared with SCARPA Furia Air: profile, Flat vs Highly Downturned.
Model / item: 70049001		Profile: FlatView at SCARPA
SCARPA Furia Air
Compared with SCARPA Generator Mid: profile, Highly Downturned vs Moderately Downturned.
Model / item: 70007000		Profile: Highly DownturnedView at SCARPA
SCARPA Generator Mid
Compared with SCARPA Instinct Men's: upper, 2mm Eco Suede vs Microsuede + Leather / Heat Welded Reinforcements.
Model / item: 70063000		Profile: Moderately DownturnedView at SCARPA
SCARPA Arpia V
Compared with SCARPA Boostic R: profile, Moderately Downturned vs Highly Downturned.
Model / item: 70084000
Profile: Moderately Downturned
View at SCARPA
SCARPA Boostic R
Compared with SCARPA Chimera: sole rubber, Vibram® XS Edge vs Vibram® XS Grip2.
Model / item: 70090000
Profile: Highly Downturned
View at SCARPA
SCARPA Chimera
Compared with SCARPA Drago: upper, Hyperskin + Leather Footbed + Alcantara toe pocket vs Microsuede + Leather.
Model / item: 70073000
Profile: Highly Downturned
View at SCARPA
SCARPA Drago
Compared with SCARPA Force Men's: profile, Highly Downturned vs Flat.
Model / item: 70017000
Profile: Highly Downturned
View at SCARPA
SCARPA Force Men's
Compared with SCARPA Furia Air: profile, Flat vs Highly Downturned.
Model / item: 70049001
Profile: Flat
View at SCARPA
SCARPA Furia Air
Compared with SCARPA Generator Mid: profile, Highly Downturned vs Moderately Downturned.
Model / item: 70007000
Profile: Highly Downturned
View at SCARPA
SCARPA Generator Mid
Compared with SCARPA Instinct Men's: upper, 2mm Eco Suede vs Microsuede + Leather / Heat Welded Reinforcements.
Model / item: 70063000
Profile: Moderately Downturned
View at SCARPA
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Drago and Boostic R separate shape from rubber

SCARPA calls both Drago and Boostic R Highly Downturned and Highly Asymmetric. Their rubber differs: Drago uses Vibram® XS Grip2, while Boostic R uses Vibram® XS Edge. A shape preference therefore does not settle your compound choice.

Arpia V pairs Moderately Downturned with Slightly Asymmetric; Force Men's pairs Flat with Slightly Asymmetric. These are manufacturer design descriptions, read from shoe pages rather than assessed on climbing routes.

Upper materials add another distinction before you try a size

Drago has a Microsuede + Leather upper, while Arpia V uses Microsuede. Across the 10 shoes here, the shape, asymmetry and rubber fields describe construction rather than the fit of your heel or toes.

Use each model’s sizing and fit advice before choosing a size. Downturn cannot tell you how a shoe fits your foot, and a compound name supplies no measured grip comparison.

Before you buy

Does the finder recommend a shoe size?

It compares manufacturer shape and material labels. Use the model’s own sizing information and try the fit when possible.

Are these the only climbing shoes available?

This is a single-brand comparison of SCARPA models with comparable published specifications. SCARPA’s Drago is highly downturned and highly asymmetric; Arpia V is moderately downturned and slightly asymmetric. Both use Vibram XS Grip2. Fit remains personal. For a less downturned shape, Arpia V meets that preference within these 10 models. The rubber name does not prove grip or comfort; use the model’s sizing guidance.

Are all sizes in stock?

At least one size was available for each included model when its source was checked. Your own size can have a different status. Use the model’s fit guidance and current size selector before ordering.