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Perfect for Bouldering

Perfect for Bouldering
Very good grip

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    Robust
    Good fit
    Good grip
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Would buy again

Altough they had a long break in period (downsized 1.5 size) of three months, would definitely buy them again. Good stability on small edges, very good indoor and outdoor, rubber still looks brand new (climbing 3-4 times a week, long sessions). Not comfortable to wear walking around the gym or belaying, but make it up with performance on the wall. Maybe not the best beginner shoe or for people that dont climb agressively.

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    Good grip
    High edge stability
  • Disadvantages
    Not comfortable
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Really good

great on small foot holes

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    High edge stability
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Question from Patrick J
13.05.2023
I have a pair of Scarpa Tarantula at size 44 what size should I get
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Mischa (Community) | Customer Service
15.05.2023 14, 44

Hi Patrick, 0.5-1 size down from street size is ideal.

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Mischa (Community) | Customer Service
15.05.2023 14, 44

Hi Patrick, 0.5-1 size down from street size is ideal.

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92% have found the reviews
by Dominik helpful

  • Advantages
    Good fit
    Versatile
    High edge stability
    Good grip
  • Disadvantages
    Not sturdy
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    Good fit
    Good grip
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    High edge stability
    Good fit
    Robust
    Good grip
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    Good fit
    Versatile
    High edge stability
    Robust
    Good grip
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by Richard helpful

My favourite shoes!

Shoes are very personal. The size, the shape, the fit, the style of climbing.

These are great for edging, toe and heel hooks - perfect for bouldering.

The shape fits my feet perfectly - you really need to try a pair on and see if it fits the shape of your feet and determine what size you need.

The rubber is strong and sturdy meaning it provides great support for edging, toe work and it has good grip although due to it's rather aggressive shape (it arches), I find that it's not great for trad/ slabs where you want to apply as much surface of the sole of shoes as possible but it's certainly not bad - it's... good. As the rubber is not as soft, it doesn't wear down as quick and stretches only a little (maybe a quarter size).

For me, it wraps my feet securely meaning I can pretty much use the top, sides, bottom and heel without the feet slipping inside the shoes giving me excellent control.

Definitely buying these again or the newer Instinct VS-Rs.

Tip for putting them on (as they are like tight slippers) - fold the heel down, and slip feet in then stick fingers into straps and pull strap (heel of shoes) back out and over your heel!

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    High edge stability
    Good grip
    Good fit
    Robust
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    Good grip
    Good fit
    Versatile
    High edge stability
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37% have found the reviews
by Andreas helpful

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    High edge stability
    Versatile
    Good fit
    Robust
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    High edge stability
    Versatile
    Good grip
    Good fit
    Robust
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    Good grip
    Versatile
    Good fit
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  • Advantages
    Robust
    High edge stability
    Good grip
    Versatile
  • Disadvantages
    Not comfortable
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    Versatile
    Good grip
    Robust
    High edge stability
    Good fit
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75% have found the reviews
by Roman helpful

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    High edge stability
    Versatile
    Good fit
    Good grip
    Robust
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    Good fit
    Good grip
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65% have found the reviews
by marc helpful

  • Advantages
    High edge stability
    Good fit
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76% have found the reviews
by Sven helpful

  • Advantages
    High edge stability
    Good fit
    Good grip
    Versatile
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    Good fit
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29% have found the reviews
by Pascal helpful

  • Advantages
    Good fit
    High edge stability
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79% have found the reviews
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72% have found the reviews
by Jan helpful

  • Advantages
    Good grip
    Versatile
    Robust
    High edge stability
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    High edge stability
    Good fit
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    Robust

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