INSTINCT VSR

Regular price $209.00 USD
30 total reviews

A more supple version of our award-winning Instinct VS, the Instinct VSR features Vibram® Grip2 rubber which provides more grip and sensitivity while still providing the same form-fitting, sock-style fit that excels across the spectrum of hard climbing. Perfect for climbers that want all the features and benefits of our best-selling Instinct VS, but with stickier rubber.

  • Bi-Tension™ active rand provides maximum toe power
  • Vibram® XS Grip 2 for a softer, more supple fit and feel
  • Floating power strap enhances fit and provides power
  • Rubber toe patch provides toe hooking power
  • Perfect for bouldering, sport climbing, and technical face climbing
Color:
Black/Azure
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Features
Features
RUBBER TOE PATCH

BI-TENSION SYSTEM

Bi-Tension system is a tensioned rubber wrap reaching down two sides of the shoe. It gives priority to sensitivity and subtle support. Specially adapted to our slightly asymmetrical models, Bi-Tension runs under the front of the toes and draws down along the sides of the foot, leaving the center pad for sensitivity.
RUBBER TOE PATCH

RUBBER TOE PATCH

Rubber toe patch provides toe hooking power
RUBBER TOE PATCH
Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Size Options : 35 - 47 (half sizes)
Weight Reference : 230g; 8.1oz (1/2 pair size 40)
Waterproof/Breathable : PFAS Compliant
UPPER : Microsuede + Leather
MIDSOLE : Flexan 1.0
Outsole : Vibram® XS Grip2 (3.5 mm)
Last : FV – Moderately Downturned, Moderately Asymmetric
PROFILE : Moderately Downturned
Symmetry : Moderately Asymmetric
Primary Material : Synthetic
SOLE RUBBER : Vibram® XS Grip2
Country of Origin : Italy
Product Code : 70015000
WARNING: Cancer & reproductive harm. For more information click here.
Awards
Awards
Climbing Magazine Editor's Choice 2017
Sizing
Sizing
SCARPA Euro US Sizing Chart




All SCARPA non-plastic footwear and our Alien 3.0 uses European sizing.

  • 1 Euro whole size = 6.6 mm = 0.26 inches
  • 1 US whole size = 8.4 mm = 0.33 inches
  • The 30 Euro sizes below cover the same size range as 24 US sizes
  • Euro sizes provide a better, more precise fit for your intended use
  • For mountaineering boots, upsize (1/2+ sizes) depending on desired fit.



Reviews
Reviews
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 30 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 23 Total 4 star reviews: 7 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend these products
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30 reviews
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    Fausey
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    INSTINCT VSR
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    August 30, 2024
    My go to shoe for all around hard climbing.

    I use this shoe on almost every boulder, its versatile, while also being powerful and precise.

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    Nathaniel
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    INSTINCT VSR
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    August 22, 2024
    My ride or die

    The blue VSR... my day one, my ride or die, the ultimate all arounder. For wide-footed folks like me, it doesn't get much better. What do you need to do? A techy heel? A stretched out toehook? A stand up on a foot so small you don't know if it's an edge or a smear? VSR has you covered.

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    mccollsean
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    INSTINCT VSR
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    August 20, 2024
    Best Shoe with stiffness

    When you need a stiff shoe, these are hands down the best. They are also versatile enough to do everything else in the climbing world. For transparancy, I wear these or Drago while competing. For sizing, I go down 2 EURO sizes, and don't size down quite as much with a slipper. These will also last longer than a slipper like the Drago which is nice.

  • S
    Shawn
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    INSTINCT VSR
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    July 12, 2022
    Perfect for everything

    Perfect shoe, really. Stiff enough for solid edging but soft enough for smearing and compy style problems and routes. Rubber is super sticky and the fit is perfect for me (I have very narrow feet). There’s a little deadspace on the sides of the heel but none below my heel. The pull tab on the tongue is very well designed and makes putting them on easy. I’m about a 42.5-43 street shoe, a size 10 in shamans (pretty aggressive) 42.5 in tc pros (all day performance) and a 9 in unparallel flagships(very performance and I couldn’t downsize anymore) and the 41.5 in these is absolutely perfect for a non painful but high performance fit.

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    Shelly
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    INSTINCT VSR
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    January 8, 2025
    Great value! Really comfortable shoe and great performance!

    These shoes are worth the price tag! Very comfortable shoes with a very nice edge!???? these shoes not only feel great but they look great too. They are basically an aggressive shoe but with moderate shoe feel to them. I can wear them in between climbs and my feet don't hate me because of it. That's hard to be able to do with most moderate or aggressive style shoes. Couldn't have possibly found a better shoe for me. Definitely buying again in the future for a second pair and again when I blow a hole through them. Highly recommend these.