SCARPA Instinct VS Climbing Shoes for Sport Climbing and Bouldering

Details of the product include:

• Fabric type: 100% textile
• Care instructions: Machine wash
• Origin: Imported
• Sole material: Vibram XS Edge (3.5mm) & Vibram XS Grip 2 (2mm)

This item is available in EU Size: 38 – US Size: 5.5-6 Men and is designed with a wider fit. It is recommended to downsize half a size from your street shoe size for a more comfortable fit. The Instinct VS is known for being stiff and supportive, with a slightly softer sole than the Instinct. This allows for added sensitivity and allows you to feel the rock beneath your feet.

When it comes to sizing advice, most climbers suggest downsizing no more than half a size for a performance-oriented fit. Climbers with wider feet tend to find the fit comfortable, while climbers with low-volume feet may find the toe-box too wide.

The Vibram Rubber used in the sole of the shoe is stiff enough to stand on thin edges, with XS Edge rubber in the forefoot and XS Grip 2 rubber in the heel for perfect heel hooks on any rock type. The toe rubber provides maximum coverage for toe hooks and bat hangs.

The Instinct VS is slightly softer than the Instinct, featuring a slipper design with a single strap and Vibram XS Edge rubber to resist deformation when standing on micro-flakes and edges. It is versatile, spanning from slabby boulder problems to overhanging gym routes, offering sensitivity and power from the bi-tension randing for precise footwork.

SCARPA is a family-owned business rooted in innovation and tradition, with headquarters and manufacturing facilities in northern Italy where it was founded in 1938. The company produces performance footwear for climbing, hiking, skiing, mountaineering, trail-running, and other outdoor activities. The name SCARPA is not only the Italian word for "shoe," but also stands for Societa Calzaturiera Asolana Riunita Pedemontana Anonima (Associated Shoe Manufacturing Company of the Asolo Mountain Area).

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