SCARPA Instinct S is a versatile and high-performance climbing shoe designed primarily for bouldering and training in the gym, but which allows you to perform well even on the crag.The upper is made of microfiber, with an elastic closure with REB Reinforced Elastic Band technology that makes it long-lasting. In the area above the fingers there is a large rubber cover that allows you incredible toe hooks. The heel area is slightly asymmetrical and pointing downwards with a medium angled toe that allows you to feel sensitive and precise.The rubber used for these inserts is the M50, soft and with exceptional grip, which combines perfectly with the 3.5 mm Vibram XS Grip 2 used for the sole.
SCARPA Instinct S is a versatile and high-performance climbing shoe designed primarily for bouldering and training in the gym, but which allows you to perform well even on the crag.The upper is made of microfiber, with an elastic closure with REB Reinforced Elastic Band technology that makes it long-lasting. In the area above the fingers there is a large rubber cover that allows you incredible toe hooks. The heel area is slightly asymmetrical and pointing downwards with a medium angled toe that allows you to feel sensitive and precise.The rubber used for these inserts is the M50, soft and with exceptional grip, which combines perfectly with the 3.5 mm Vibram XS Grip 2 used for the sole.
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The lowest price for Scarpa Instinct S Climbing shoes-Black/Azure-34 right now is $203.14.
Prices last updated 20 Oct 2025.
Scarpa Instinct S Climbing shoes-Black/Azure-34
SCARPA Instinct S is a versatile and high-performance climbing shoe designed primarily for bouldering and training in the gym, but which allows you to perform well even on the crag.The upper is made of microfiber, with an elastic closure with REB Reinforced Elastic Band technology that makes it long-lasting. In the area above the fingers there is a large rubber cover that allows you incredible toe hooks. The heel area is slightly asymmetrical and pointing downwards with a medium angled toe that allows you to feel sensitive and precise.The rubber used for these inserts is the M50, soft and with exceptional grip, which combines perfectly with the 3.5 mm Vibram XS Grip 2 used for the sole.
SCARPA Instinct S is a versatile and high-performance climbing shoe designed primarily for bouldering and training in the gym, but which allows you to perform well even on the crag.The upper is made of microfiber, with an elastic closure with REB Reinforced Elastic Band technology that makes it long-lasting. In the area above the fingers there is a large rubber cover that allows you incredible toe hooks. The heel area is slightly asymmetrical and pointing downwards with a medium angled toe that allows you to feel sensitive and precise.The rubber used for these inserts is the M50, soft and with exceptional grip, which combines perfectly with the 3.5 mm Vibram XS Grip 2 used for the sole.
Last updated at 20/10/2025 06:29:25
originally posted on moosejaw.com
If you are an Instinct fan you'll like these shoes. I wear the same size as in the Instinct VS. Slightly tighter fit in the toe box, heel is more snug. I can heel hook just fine in these things despite them lacking Velcro. They feel more sensitive and precise than my other Instincts and edge quite well despite being fairly soft. Also excellent at toe hooks.
originally posted on moosejaw.com
If you’re a 40.5 they are horrible, great in any other size. Haha. Only downfall of these shoes is that they are always out of stock. By far the best all around bouldering/sport climbing shoe there is. Edge like the vs but can walk up steep volumes like dragos, and the m50 rubber on heel makes for extra sticky heel hooks, I’ve only encountered one boulder problem where my heel felt like it was coming out of the shoe(didn’t actually come out). These are lower volume than the vsr/vs, not worth going up a 1/2 size but they will hurt a bit until broken in. I climb granite, volcanic tuff, and gym climb in them.
originally posted on dicksclimbing.com
A lovely slipper that fits and sticks. It has quite a wide forefoot but a narrower heel and fits my foot like a glove. Having previously worn Unparallel Flagships and Mad Rock Drone HV's, the fit on the Instinct S is by far the better of the three. Being a slipper, the shoes are tight. I'd seen a recommendation to downsize by half to one full UK street size, and having tried both smaller sizes, I eventually opted to just wear my normal street size (still tight, but manageable). The lack of closing mechanics means you can slip the heel on and off between climbs without adjusting the tension (great to give your feet a breather between climbs). A fantastic-looking shoe that you'd forget was a slipper.
| Closing System | Slipper |
| Climbing Shoe Use | Boulder, Crag, Gym |
| Climbing Shoe Sole Type | Half Sole |
| Shoe Downturn | Aggressive |
| Climbing Shoe Upper Material | Microfiber |
If you are an Instinct fan you'll like these shoes. I wear the same size as in the Instinct VS. Slightly tighter fit in the toe box, heel is more snug. I can heel hook just fine in these things despite them lacking Velcro. They feel more sensitive and precise than my other Instincts and edge quite well despite being fairly soft. Also excellent at toe hooks.
If you’re a 40.5 they are horrible, great in any other size. Haha. Only downfall of these shoes is that they are always out of stock. By far the best all around bouldering/sport climbing shoe there is. Edge like the vs but can walk up steep volumes like dragos, and the m50 rubber on heel makes for extra sticky heel hooks, I’ve only encountered one boulder problem where my heel felt like it was coming out of the shoe(didn’t actually come out). These are lower volume than the vsr/vs, not worth going up a 1/2 size but they will hurt a bit until broken in. I climb granite, volcanic tuff, and gym climb in them.
A lovely slipper that fits and sticks. It has quite a wide forefoot but a narrower heel and fits my foot like a glove. Having previously worn Unparallel Flagships and Mad Rock Drone HV's, the fit on the Instinct S is by far the better of the three. Being a slipper, the shoes are tight. I'd seen a recommendation to downsize by half to one full UK street size, and having tried both smaller sizes, I eventually opted to just wear my normal street size (still tight, but manageable). The lack of closing mechanics means you can slip the heel on and off between climbs without adjusting the tension (great to give your feet a breather between climbs). A fantastic-looking shoe that you'd forget was a slipper.
the side rubber doesn't wrap down at the bottom and doesn't form the sole. This means that the edge is the only join between the sole and that side- as soon it is worn off- you have a hole. it is a disaster!P.S. I was a happy user of previous versions of Instinct S for many-many years and I don't remember such critical flaws in them.
| Closing System | Slipper |
| Climbing Shoe Use | Boulder, Crag, Gym |
| Climbing Shoe Sole Type | Half Sole |
| Shoe Downturn | Aggressive |
| Climbing Shoe Upper Material | Microfiber |
