SCARPA, a family-owned company with its headquarters and performance footwear manufacturing facilities in the same regions of northern Italy where it got its start in 1938, has deep roots in both innovation and tradition. The brand is passionate about its sports, boot-making, and performance.

The Women's Origin is a flat-lasted climbing shoe that prioritizes comfort while still providing the grip necessary to develop a solid foundation of climbing techniques. This unique heel system spreads the force of the heel tension, reducing pressure on the Achilles heel while still delivering active forward pressure. A narrow last, low volume, and slight asymmetry accommodate most women's feet comfortably.

Sizing advice suggests that while an ideal fit shouldn't have any dead space, most Origin owners recommend sizing similar to your street shoe size or larger, even with the leather upper stretching after wearing over time.

The Women's Origin features a Vision (5mm) outsole, a Nylon 1.4mm 3/4 length midsole, and a suede (1.8mm) upper. It weighs 7.1oz (1/2 pair size 38) and is best used for sport climbing and gym climbing.

The product is machine washable, and the sole material is rubber. The closure type is lace-up. The EU size is 35.5, which corresponds to a US size of 4.5-5 Women, and it runs small or larger than the stated size.

Other women's climbing shoes in the SCARPA lineup include:

• Women's Force V: Flat profile, slight asymmetry, Vibram XS Edge (4mm) outsole, Flexan (1.0mm) midsole, suede (1.8mm) upper, 8.5oz (1/2 pair size 38), best for sport climbing and gym climbing.
• Women's Helix: Flat profile, slight asymmetry, Vibram XS Grip 2 (3.5mm) outsole, Nylon 1.4mm full length midsole, suede (1.8mm) upper, 7.1oz (1/2 pair size 38), best for trad climbing and sport climbing.
• Women's Reflex V: Flat profile, slight asymmetry, Vision (5mm) outsole, Nylon 1.4mm 3/4 length midsole, zonal stretch knit fabric upper, 8.6oz (1/2 pair size 38), best for sport climbing and gym climbing.
• Women's Veloce: Slight downturn profile, slight asymmetry, S-72 (4mm) outsole, Flexan (1.0mm) midsole, microsuede upper, 5.8oz (1/2 pair size 38), best for sport climbing and gym climbing.
• Women's Vapor V: Moderate downturn profile, moderate asymmetry, Vibram XS Grip 2 (3.5mm) outsole, Flexan Dynamic (1.4mm) midsole, microsuede and leather upper, 7.1oz (1/2 pair size 38), best for bouldering and sport climbing.

Customer reviews for the Women's Origin are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews.

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