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A rock shoe can be comfortable but still perform well, and the updated Scarpa Thunder is proof. All day comfort for multi pitch climbs, but sensitive enough for tough boulder problems. And in the gym, you don't have to be constantly untying them if you are taking your turn as belay slave. Limited to stock on hand.
Scarpa Thunder features: -
Lace to the toe allows for an adaptable fit
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Comfy toe box for all day comfort
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Sole: VibramŽ XS Edge; 4 mm
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Made in Italy
An official primer on rock shoe fit from Scarpa
From your measured size, you'll want to consider downsizing .5 - 2 full sizes. The flatter the shoe, the closer to your measured size; the more downturned/aggressive the shoe, the more you'll want to downsize.
The best fit is comparative between sizes and only you will be able to judge that, though an experience climber could offer good insights to your fit.
If it feels painful, it may break in... or it may not.
Pain sucks as a rule of thumb though and makes climbing miserable.
Only you can judge what's 'acceptable' discomfort.
Good fitting rock shoes shouldn't necessarily be 'comfortable' by walking/running shoe standards.
Look for looseness/bagginess in the toes and heel. Bagginess can mean 'slop' when climbing with feet perspiring, etc.
Toes should completely fill the toebox.
Heel should feel solid; like they won't pull off if heel hooking.
Any foot movement in new shoes will mean sloppy fit when broken in.
Confused about the sizing?
Check out our
Shoe Sizing Comparison Chart.
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