User Review: Scarpa Zen

Scarpa Zen
Above: The current Zen, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Suede upper and Vibram sole
Use: Just about anything apart from serious climbing
Break-in Period: Not needed
Weight: about 880 grams

For an all rounder this shoe is perfect. Although I guess that depends on your perception of 'all rounder'. I took these shoes to the Himalayas with me, and put them through their paces around Annapurna. They were a welcome relief in the evenings (when the boots came off to dry out). If it wasn’t so wet I may have been tempted to try them on a trek and really test them out.

I would use them as an approach shoe and have used them for scrambling above Annapurna Base Camp, (about 4200m). I didn't stumble or slip once, and I was trying to find a hard route, so I guess the 'spyder sole' is as sticky and grippy as Scarpa say it is. Since coming back to the UK I have hardly taken them off, they're that comfortable. Shame I have to go back to work next week and get back into steel toes.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Zen at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:
Zen Lady- Women's Hiking Shoe$99.95Buy Now
Zen - Men's$104.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
3 purchase options:
Men's Zen Shoe$96.00Buy Now
Men's Zen Shoe$96.00Buy Now
Women's Zen Shoe$96.00Buy Now

CampSaver.com
Scarpa Zen Approach Shoe - Mens$119.95Buy Now

REI
Zen Approach Shoes - Men's$120.00Buy Now

EMS
Men's Zen Hiking Shoes$120.00Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
Zen Approach Shoe$120.00Buy Now
Zen Lady Approach Shoes - Women's$120.00Buy Now

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