Scarpa - Blackbird - Black/White - Climbing Shoes

• Best for:
  • Sport climbing
  • Bouldering
  • Multi-pitch

Why we love it

Most performance climbing shoes ask you to suffer for precision – brutal downsizing, punishing stiffness, or both. The Blackbird refuses that trade-off. The carbon-enhanced CEM midsole delivers a rigid, supportive platform that keeps your toes strong on small edges for far longer than a soft shoe ever could, while the multi-panel microfibre and Alcantara® upper wraps the foot with surprising comfort. The result is a shoe that's equally at home on a long multi-pitch or a short boulder problem that demands everything you have.

Tech Specs

• Weight: ~470 g (pair, EU 42)
• Last: FZR – classic narrow, moderately downturned, moderately asymmetric
• Upper: Double-layer perforated microfiber with Alcantara® inner layer
• Midsole: CEM – Carbon-Enhanced, 3D-molded Pebax® Rnew (carbon fibre + fibreglass + Pebax® Rnew)
• Outsole: Vibram® XS Grip 2 – covering approx. 1/3 of shoe length
• Heel: Vibram® XS Edge + XS Grip 2 combined, handcrafted IHC construction
• Closure: Z-Cord System with feather-shaped wraparound strap
• Origin: Made in Asolo, Italy

Features

• Vibram® XS Grip 2: The natural evolution of the XS Grip compound, trusted by world-class bouldering athletes. Delivers significantly improved friction and compactness – ideal for edging and moderately inclined holds, with consistent performance across all temperatures.
• CEM Midsole – Carbon-Enhanced Pebax®: A proprietary combination of Pebax® Rnew, carbon fibre, and fibreglass, 3D-moulded for dynamic support. Provides exceptional stiffness without brittleness, reducing toe fatigue on long routes and hard sequences while eliminating the need for aggressive downsizing.
• FWS-Tension – Foot Wrapping System: A single continuous rand that starts at the toe, supports the arch, and extends to the heel. Keeps the foot fully enclosed and stable throughout movement, integrating seamlessly with the PAF system.
• PCB-Tension – Power Connection Band: Minimises layers between foot and sole for maximum grip and sensitivity. Works in tandem with the FWS system to transfer power efficiently from toe to heel.
• PAF System: An innovative heel construction that improves force distribution and reduces pressure on the Achilles tendon via a softer rubber bridge connecting the tension system flaps. Tension level indicated by hole count: 1 hole = low, 2 holes = medium, 3 holes = maximum.
• M50 Rubber Toe Rand: SCARPA's softest rubber compound (Shore A 50), wrapping the forefoot for maximum toe hook grip and natural adaptability to foot shape.
• Can be resoled: Bring your shoes to our shop and we will take care of the rest.