Trail shoe test Scarpa Atom

Scarpa, the Italian brand specialized in mountain boots, has bet big for the spring summer 2016 by arriving with quality products on the trail running market with its Alpine Running range and the Proton, Neutron and Atom models.

The Atom Scarpa is part of Scarpa's Alpine Running range. This very light shoe was created for vertical running. Built for a running position on the front of the foot, it is very close to the ground and therefore offers optimal precision, ideal for fast running with uneven terrain.

Test condition

Running outings on the slopes of Parmelan and Veyrier located above Annecy. Trail and rough terrain as well as trails sometimes partially snowy and icy. Socks used : Rywan trail running.

Duration of outings from 45 minutes to 2 hours.

Advantages of the Scarpa Atom

It's a light shoe: 270 grams for a size 41. For a first grip, it's a comfortable shoe (you think you're in a slipper).

Its look is very nice, at the laces it is equipped with a tongue to be able to store them.

On the way up, theAtom from Scarpa makes us feel confident right away, it's catchy and allows us to position our supports well.

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On the way down as well as on the way up we appreciate its lightness. Its downhill performance is impeccable even on rough terrain.

We tested it on dry, oily and also snowy terrain and whether it is uphill or downhill the shoe adapts perfectly to changes in terrain.

All this thanks to the4mm lugs, which have three zones: grip, stability, brake, strategic placement of the lugs for more grip. Vibram sole.

The use of the shoe is recommended for short and medium distance trails or outings. After 2 hours of outing you still feel like you're in shoes.

The shoe has been designed to last.

The Scarpa Atom in a few words: light and efficient

Light, it feels like a slipper. Excellent downhill handling thanks to the 4mm studs, arranged in three zones: grip, stability, brake.

Whether on trails or on uneven terrain it will keep your foot in place and you can descend at your own speed and in complete safety.

Also: our test of the Scarpa Neutron

Many thanks to Adrien and Romain from Plein Nord for their help in setting up the Scarpa tests + input on information about Scarpa products.


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