Scarpa - Instinct VSR - Black/Azure - Climbing Shoes

• Best for:
  • Bouldering
  • Indoor climbing
  • Sport 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 VSR is the softer sibling of the acclaimed VS, sharing the same universally praised fit and base attributes but tuned for climbers who prefer responsiveness over structure. Armed with a Vibram® XS Grip 2 outsole, it's a pure weapon for smearing, indoor walls, and finer grain rock types – maximising friction on slopers, smears, and modern comp-style movement. The Bi-Tension™ active rand keeps the forefoot engaged without compromising the flexibility that makes the VSR so sensitive underfoot.

Tech Specs

• Weight: ~440g (pair, EU 42)
• Last: Slightly asymmetric, downturned – medium angled toe box
• Upper: Microfiber + leather – 6-panel construction
• Midsole: Flexan – bi-tension supported, softer than the VS
• Outsole: Vibram® XS Grip 2; hand-crafted XS Grip 2 heel, 2 mm
• Closure: Single Velcro strap
• Fit: Normal foot / medium 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, slopers, 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 – channels power to the toes while keeping the shoe flexible for smears and slopers, leaving the centre pad free for sensitivity.
• Hand-crafted heel: A sculpted heel in 2 mm Vibram® XS Grip 2 – reliable and secure, one of the most acclaimed heels on the market for confident heel hooks.
• Sculpted toe patch: Enhanced toe rubber for secure, durable toe hooking on steep terrain, rock and gym holds alike.
• 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.