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Scarpa Zen Approach Shoe
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Average Rating: 3 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 2
Weight: 880g (size 42)
RRP: £80
Year: 2007

Description:

Zen is part of the new approach shoe series, and offers climbing performance, combined with additional comfort features for everyday and extended use. This is a multi-purpose shoe, equally suitable for the climber or casual user.

Where? Crag approach and descent, scrambling and Via Ferrata.

  • Suede upper.
  • Vellutina lining.
  • Toe and heel rand protection.
  • Comfort flex midsole for edging support and comfort.
  • Vibram Spyder sole with sticky rubber PU cushioning for underfoot comfort.

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Iain Mackenzie 
Posted: 25/08/07
'DECENT ALL ROUNDER BUT TOO HOT'
Strengths:
Good foot shape. Holds the heel but opens out a little in the forefoot. Durable toe rand.
Weaknesses:
Full width tongue is too heavily padded and makes the shoes too hot for warmer conditions. Odd looking heel unit. Tread feels a bit soft and may not wear well.
Overall:
Nice try, but should have been better. Scarpa should try a revised version next year.
 
Performance
 
60%
Reliability
 
60%
Value
 
40%
Overall Rating
 
53%
 
Martian Locust 
Posted: 08/06/07
'GREAT APPROACH SHOE WITH SUPERB SCRAMBLING POTENTIAL'
Strengths:
Stiff fronted scrambling ability. Great Vibram tread with superb adhesion. Well cushioned heel. Great ability to edge (on inside).
Weaknesses:
Ankle cut wont suite everyone.
Overall:
The Zens ouze Scarpa's usual superb quality and innovative design. Although a reasonably comfortable approach shoe it is obvious that the designers had scrambling and easy rock in mind. Having walked in, you can tighten the laces and Grade 1s up to Diffs should be no problem. Took them for a test run up Kentmere and included some scrambling. I was impressed. They inside edge superbly and give a very positive feel with very good smearing. Outside edging not so good as the shoe tends to bend. The only problem I have experienced is that cut around the ankle bone is a bit high so any rolling pronation can lead to tenderness of the ankle bone, but this is largely personal, so recommend you try for yourself. One slight improvement for me would be to reduce the width of the heel tread in line with a fell running shoe. This would reduce lateral strain on the foot and knee. However this is a small point and largely personal. Their performance as a scrambling tool is superb! Please note Reliability score is based on a short trial.
 
Performance
 
80%
Reliability
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
73%
 
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