4.78 of 5 starsScarpa - Instinct VS - Climbing shoes
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At a glance
Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men, Women
- Recommended use:
- bouldering, indoor climbing, sport climbing
- Level of experience:
- Expert
- Material type:
- microfiber
- Closure:
- hook-and-loop closure
- Sole:
- Vibram XS Edge
- Sole thickness:
- 3.5 mm
- Hardness of sole:
- hard
- Last:
- slightly asymmetrical
- Downturn:
- slight/medium
- Heel tension:
- strong
- Terrain:
- overhang, vertical
- Weight:
- 460 g
- Reference size:
- pair size in UK 7
- Foot shape:
- greek
- Fit:
- wide foot / high volume
- Extras:
- pull tabs, toe-hook rubber, resoleable
- Legal notice:
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- Item No.:
- 301-0222
Product description
Bouldering and climbing shoes for the highest demands
The Instinct VS from Scarpa are true classics. These performance shoes are ideal for technically demanding bouldering and shorter sport climbing routes. Their speciality: foothold precision and hooks. Whether in the bouldering hall or out on the rocks, these are shoes for the toughest of projects.
Construction
The shoes boast an asymmetrical last and a medium downturn with an aggressive tip. As a result, they offer a fantastic balance of power transfer, flexibility and precision - perfect for versatile and demanding climbing and bouldering routes. Plus, the compact heel area in combination with the large, textured toe cap provides excellent hooking qualities. The microfibre and synthetic leather upper hugs your foot like a glove and is extremely durable. Meanwhile, the midsole, a Flexan insert, supports your feet especially well when standing on smaller footholds. The special rubber Vibram XS Edge sole is relatively stiff and is sure to impress with its excellent edging stability.
Fit
In addition, the shoes feature a rather narrow heel area and a relatively wide forefoot area with a moderate toe box, which makes them suitable for slightly wider feet with greater volume. Scarpa recommends the shoes especially for those with a Greek foot shape, i.e. with a long second toe.
Conclusion
The Instinct VS are powerful all-rounders for technically demanding bouldering and tough sport climbing. They offer enough stability and precision for even the smallest footholds and steepest overhangs. On the other hand, they are less suitable for multi-pitch climbs, as the tight fit can cause pain when worn for long periods of time.
The advantages at a glance:
- Climbing and bouldering shoes for technically demanding projects
- Ideal for sport climbing and bouldering
- Moderately asymmetrical
- Medium downturn
- Strong pre-tensioning
- Relatively stiff sole with excellent edging stability
- Large toe cap
- Also suitable for feet with a larger volume
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Bergfreunde expert Max
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Perfect for Bouldering
Very good grip
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Robust Good grip Good fit
good shoe
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Good fit Robust Versatile High edge stability Good grip
For my 36 Adidas sneakers size I bought 35 Instinct.
They can stand on a very small holds. And on the rocks they step exactly where you want them to step. Super precise. I love them.
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Good grip High edge stability Robust Versatile -
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Sport climbing
Very precise and surprisingly comftable shoe. Good grip also.
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Good fit Good grip -
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Sport climbing
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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Sport climbing Indoor climbing
great on small foot holes
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Indoor climbing
Hi Patrick, 0.5-1 size down from street size is ideal.
Hi Patrick, 0.5-1 size down from street size is ideal.
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by Dominik helpful
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Versatile High edge stability Good grip Good fit -
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Not sturdy -
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Bouldering Sport climbing
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Good fit Good grip -
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All around
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High edge stability Good grip Robust Good fit -
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Bouldering
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