Instinct VS
The Scarpa Instinct VS combines the features of the Instinct Slipper and Instinct Lace to form an incredibly versatile and technical shoe.
Built around the same aggressive last as the rest of the Instinct family to provide high levels of sensitivity and accurate foot placements. The Instinct VS sits somewhere between the slipper and lace-up in terms of stiffness making for a great all round performer.
The upper has been made from Lorica, this means you can expect great flexibility and durability but also a shoe which will hold its shape better than leather equivalents. The use of Vibram XS Edge 2 rubber means that the VS will stay put on the smallest of edges but will also last for a decent amount of time. Scarpas Bi-Tension technology has also been implemented to connect the heel to the toe in order to keep power focused towards your toes and also to maintain performance over the life of the shoe.
Lastly, the Instinct VS unsurprisingly feature a velcro strap in order to keep your foot in the shoe when heel hooking.
Technical Specifications
Last: FV
Sole: Vibram XS Edge
Upper: Microfibre
Weight: 220g
How I choose the correct size?
All climbing shoe models fit differently. We put together our 'shoeculator' to help you find the right size in a new model, compared to your old climbing shoes or street shoes.
This sizing advice is based on two pairs of brand new shoes. Leather shoes tend to stretch more than synthetic shoes. When switching from synthetic to leather you may want to select a smaller size.
The Scarpa Instinct VS combines the features of the Instinct Slipper and Instinct Lace to form an incredibly versatile and technical shoe.
Built around the same aggressive last as the rest of the Instinct family to provide high levels of sensitivity and accurate foot placements. The Instinct VS sits somewhere between the slipper and lace-up in terms of stiffness making for a great all round performer.
The upper has been made from Lorica, this means you can expect great flexibility and durability but also a shoe which will hold its shape better than leather equivalents. The use of Vibram XS Edge 2 rubber means that the VS will stay put on the smallest of edges but will also last for a decent amount of time. Scarpas Bi-Tension technology has also been implemented to connect the heel to the toe in order to keep power focused towards your toes and also to maintain performance over the life of the shoe.
Lastly, the Instinct VS unsurprisingly feature a velcro strap in order to keep your foot in the shoe when heel hooking.
Technical Specifications
Last: FV
Sole: Vibram XS Edge
Upper: Microfibre
Weight: 220g
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Reviews & ratings
Product reviews (5)
Beast on Rock
What an absolute beast of a shoe! My first Scarpa. Fits very well to my foot. I have a wide forefoot and and narrow/shallow heel. The forefoot area is super snug, with a sticky ribbed toe patch for great toe hooking. The heel is good, but I have slight dead space (hence 4/5). I shifted from the Five Ten Hi-angles to these, and am very happy with the decision. I'm a UK9 street and went with UK8 for a super snug fit. Love the stiff Vibram Edge on them, making them durable. Been a year without any signs of a resole required, with moderate usage. Ideal for sharp toothed granite bouldering. I alternate between these and the Evolv Phantoms as my outdoor weapons.
Great shoes!!!
Amaizing grip. Recommended!
Best shoes for everything (if your feet have the right fit)
My 2nd pair already. These are my go to shoes for outdoor projects. They also work well for bouldering (although for smearing power, the VSR are better)
Best Shoe
This for me is the ultimate shoe for shouldering, personally I have found it to equal the Solution for edging and smearing and beat it hands down for heal fit! J only down sized by one whole size to get that "performance" fit and they are still pretty comfortable. Will definitely be getting these from now on.
Great at everything shoe with added excellent customer service
These are really good all round climbing shoes. I have 3 pairs of these is 3 different sizes. My street shoe size is 9.5. I wear the instincts in:
Size 9 for trad climbing
Size 8.5 for harder trad and sport climbing
Size 8 for harder sport and aggressive heel hook while bouldering
These are really good once they are broken in and are sensitive enough for me, I weight around 72kg and they are stiff enough for edges but smear fine once broken in. They're equally good on gritstone, limestone, granite, rhyolite and slate.
They have a wide forefoot and a medium to narrow heel. The quality is excellent from Scarpa.
The advice and customer service from banana fingers is too level. These arrived in 2 days and were quickly dispatched so thank you banana fingers.