Scarpa - Instinct VS - Black/Orange - Climbing Shoes

• Best for:
  • Bouldering
  • Sport climbing
  • Indoor climbing

Why we love it

Sometimes an intangible balance of design, features and construction converge for a truly excellent product – one which sees rivals come and go while it marches on from strength to strength. The Instinct VS is such a shoe: a world leader in adaptable performance, and far more than the sum of its parts. From a mastery of hard face and roof climbing to an unshakably reliable heel, the VS is a near unstoppable machine. Its harder, stiffer Vibram® XS Edge outsole boasts unsurpassed precision and support, making it the go-to model for edging and sharper rock types – while the Bi-Tension™ active rand drives power to the toes without over-stiffening the shoe.

Tech Specs

• Weight: ~460g (pair, EU 42)
• Last: Slightly asymmetric, downturned – medium angled toe box
• Upper: Microfiber + leather – 6-panel construction
• Midsole: Flexan – bi-tension supported
• Outsole: Vibram® XS Edge – 3.5 mm, half length; hand-crafted XS Grip 2 heel, 2 mm
• Closure: Single Velcro strap
• Fit: Normal foot / medium volume
• Origin: Made in Italy

Features

• Vibram® XS Edge: A harder, stiffer compound built for precision edging – maximum support and shape retention on the smallest holds, ideal for sharper rock types and technical face climbing.
• Bi-Tension™ Active Rand: A tensioned rubber wrap running under the front of the toes and down both sides of the foot – channels power to the toes for strong edging while leaving the centre pad free for sensitivity, without stiffening the whole shoe.
• Hand-crafted heel: A sculpted heel in 2 mm Vibram® XS Grip 2 – reliable, secure, and one of the most acclaimed heels on the market for confident heel hooks.
• 6-panel upper: Mixed microfiber and leather construction across six panels – optimising fit, holding shape through long sessions, with low stretch.
• Enhanced toe rubber: Sculpted toe patch for secure, durable toe hooking on rock and gym holds alike.
• Can be resoled: Bring your shoes to our shop and we will take care of the rest.