Scarpa - Instinct VS Wmn - Black/Aqua - 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. Using a modified version of the classic Instinct VS last, the Instinct VS Wmn provides the same revered feature set in a lower-volume option of this world-beating shoe. It opts for a Vibram® XS Grip 2 outsole – perfect for smearing, indoor walls, and finer grain rock types, as well as lighter-framed climbers. The Bi-Tension™ support system intimately connects the toe and heel to give a strong, supportive fit that edges well and holds its shape throughout the shoe's lifespan. The 2 mm hand-crafted Vibram® XS Grip 2 heel keeps you locked in on the most demanding heel hooks, while an M50 rubber toe patch delivers exceptional toe-hooking traction.

Tech Specs

• Weight: ~410g (pair, EU 37)
• Last: Slightly asymmetric, downturned – medium angled toe box – women's specific, low volume
• Upper: Microfiber + leather – 6-panel construction
• Midsole: Flexan 1 mm insert – distributes force across the foot, flexible at the rear
• Outsole: Vibram® XS Grip 2; hand-crafted XS Grip 2 heel, 2 mm
• Closure: Single Velcro strap
• Fit: Low volume
• Origin: Made in Italy

Features

• Vibram® XS Grip 2: Vibram's grippiest competition compound – maximises friction on rock and resin, ideal for smearing, indoor walls, and finer grain rock types.
• Bi-Tension™ Active Rand: A tensioned rubber wrap running under the front of the toes and down both sides of the foot – intimately connects the toe and heel for a strong, supportive fit that edges well and holds the shoe's shape, while leaving the centre pad free for sensitivity.
• Hand-crafted heel: A sculpted heel in 2 mm Vibram® XS Grip 2 – keeps the heel firmly secured even on the most demanding heel hooks.
• M50 Rubber Toe Patch: An ultra-soft M50 rubber toe patch – delivering some of the best toe-hooking traction on the market.
• Flexan 1 mm insert: Distributes force across the entire foot while allowing excellent flexibility in the rear of the shoe.
• 6-panel upper: Mixed microfiber and leather construction across six panels – optimising fit, holding shape through long sessions, with low stretch.
• Can be resoled: Bring your shoes to our shop and we will take care of the rest.