SCARPA Instinct VS Climbing Shoes for Sport Climbing and Bouldering

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This item features a fabric type made of 100% textile, with care instructions for machine wash. The sole material consists of Vibram XS Edge (3.5mm) & Vibram XS Grip 2 (2mm).

The EU size for this item is 38, which translates to a US size of 5.5-6 for men. It is designed with a wider fit, and it is recommended to downsize half a size from your street shoe size for the best fit.

The Instinct VS is noted for being stiff and supportive, with a thinner sole than the Instinct for added sensitivity to feel the rock beneath your feet. Most climbers suggest downsizing no more than a half-size for the best fit, with climbers who have wider feet finding the fit preferable to climbers with low-volume feet.

The Vibram rubber used in this item is stiff enough to provide stability on thin edges, with XS Edge rubber in the forefoot and XS Grip 2 heel rubber for excellent heel hook traction on any type of rock. The toe rubber features a large patch for maximum coverage during 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 resistant to deformation on micro-flakes and edges. This item is designed to tackle anything from slabby boulder problems to overhanging gym routes, offering sensitivity and power thanks to the bi-tension randing.

Founded in 1938 in northern Italy, SCARPA is a family-owned business known for its innovative and tradition shoes. SCARPA builds performance footwear for climbing, hiking, skiing, mountaineering, trail-running, and other outdoor activities. The name SCARPA is an acronym for Societa Calzaturiera Asolana Riunita Pedemontana Anonima, which translates to Associated Shoe Manufacturing Company of the Asolo Mountain Area.

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