Scarpa Instinct Climbing Shoes Black Orange - 34

What a surprise these were. Most Scarpa shoes don't fit my heel well but this one sure did. I typically wear women's shoes b/c I have a narrow foot and my early warning here is that the men's version is a little roomy. But overall, the heel and toe box fit my narrow foot well. It's the mid foot that's a bit loose. Nonetheless, I can climb very well in these shoes have almost no problems. They're very comfortable and inspired a lot of confidence in my climbing immediately. This is a great shoe. Do not overlook this one. It can likely do most anything but if you downsize a lot for bouldering or hard sport you won't wan to to use them for traditional or crack climbing. Since they fit me a little bit, I will likely use them for everything. Way to go Scarpa: this one is ... MoreWhat a surprise these were. Most Scarpa shoes don't fit my heel well but this one sure did. I typically wear women's shoes b/c I have a narrow foot and my early warning here is that the men's version is a little roomy. But overall, the heel and toe box fit my narrow foot well. It's the mid foot that's a bit loose. Nonetheless, I can climb very well in these shoes have almost no problems. They're very comfortable and inspired a lot of confidence in my climbing immediately. This is a great shoe. Do not overlook this one. It can likely do most anything but if you downsize a lot for bouldering or hard sport you won't wan to to use them for traditional or crack climbing. Since they fit me a little bit, I will likely use them for everything. Way to go Scarpa: this one is a winner. It's gonna be a classic of the La Sportiva Katana and Miura status.

I’m writing for these boots below (can’t find it in Influenster): Scarpa Kailash Plus Gore-Tex Backpacking Boots I bought these boots a couple of years ago for my long day hike and multi day backpacking. These boots are very versatile and comfortable. They withstand heat, snow, mud, stepping over stones in creeks, they’re also waterproof, has great ankle support, and has excellent grip. I normally always have blisters, rubbing spots and hurting feet only after hiking through one mountain, but these boots are very well padded so I feel more stable and my feet felt light weight. They’re really comfy and offers the support and functionality for long hikes, but they required very little break in time. However, these boots fits big though, so you might need to go ... MoreI’m writing for these boots below (can’t find it in Influenster): Scarpa Kailash Plus Gore-Tex Backpacking Boots I bought these boots a couple of years ago for my long day hike and multi day backpacking. These boots are very versatile and comfortable. They withstand heat, snow, mud, stepping over stones in creeks, they’re also waterproof, has great ankle support, and has excellent grip. I normally always have blisters, rubbing spots and hurting feet only after hiking through one mountain, but these boots are very well padded so I feel more stable and my feet felt light weight. They’re really comfy and offers the support and functionality for long hikes, but they required very little break in time. However, these boots fits big though, so you might need to go down a size. #Scarpa #Hiking #Backpacking #Trekking #Nature #Mountains #influenster #voxbox #Sports #Sporty #Energy #Exercise

I personally have a pair of these and they are excellent climbing shoes! The grip and support are fantastic and they are very tough at the toes so allowing you to get the tips of your toes onto the smallest flake! Slight downside is that they are not too comfortable for long periods of time. Would definitely still recommend for more advanced climbers/bouldering

Fantastic shoe

I haven’t had these long, so durability is still yet to be tested but everyone I know with them has had them for a year+. I love the laces, super easy to personalize the fit. Shoes broke in after just 2 sessions. I wear a 41 street shoe and bought the 40.5 and they fit perfect. The edging is next level and I love actually being able to toe hook. The build quality of scarpa is unmatched, I will be hard pressed to but anyone else’s shoes.

Happy, so far.

I've been bouldering in it for a month now, indoors. Haven't had the chance to take it outside yet. First impression is very good.The shoe is comfortable, the lacing system helps to dial in fit. Initially there were a couple of hot spots on the three outside toes but it was quick to adapt to my foot and felt good after 3 sessions.I like the materials used on the upper, the shoe feels durable overall and with good footwork the rubber should last a long time. A perk for me is being able to loosen the laces and pull the tongue out to let the shoes breathe, it seems to me they dry out much faster than other climbing shoes I've owned.For sizing I went with a 43, which is a comfortable fit for me. Toes slightly curled but not super aggressive. The shoe breaks in ... MoreI've been bouldering in it for a month now, indoors. Haven't had the chance to take it outside yet. First impression is very good.The shoe is comfortable, the lacing system helps to dial in fit. Initially there were a couple of hot spots on the three outside toes but it was quick to adapt to my foot and felt good after 3 sessions.I like the materials used on the upper, the shoe feels durable overall and with good footwork the rubber should last a long time. A perk for me is being able to loosen the laces and pull the tongue out to let the shoes breathe, it seems to me they dry out much faster than other climbing shoes I've owned.For sizing I went with a 43, which is a comfortable fit for me. Toes slightly curled but not super aggressive. The shoe breaks in slightly, so don't expect too much give. I'm happy with the heel, feels good.I tried a 42.5 first, but there was too much pressure on the outer toes, to the point where I couldn't drive the force down into the sole, and the toes were just getting crunched. That was the tradeoff for me, slightly roomier big toe area and a bit more give in the heel for a good overall fit.For comparison I'm US10 street size, on the tail end of 43 and previously had the Solution in a 41.5. The Solution was a more aggressive fit, but also had more room for the outer toes (didn't have the hot spot issue there, but perhaps my feet have changed in the last year).Overall happy, looking forward to taking them outside. Could see myself buying a more aggressive bouldering shoe with softer rubber in the future to partner this one (a comfort/sport shoe).

Initial Comparison

I wear size 8.5-9 street shoe/ sportiva tx3/ 42 Miura vcs(baggy but comfy).Okay so due to sizing availability I bought the Instinct VS in 41.5 and Instinct lace in 41 and the sportiva Solution in 41. These are my try-on impressions.Instinct VS 41.5- perfect tight fit. Foot slides in and heel cup is tight. Toes slightly curled.Instinct Lace 41- Foot slides in with some hefty pulling on heel loops. Heel cup tight af. No dead space. Toes curled up. Pain.Solution 41- slips on nicely. Tight in toe box. Dead space in heal. Farting noise when walking around lol. Nope.I sent the instinct vs and solutions back. The instinct lace is really tight, but I wanted a tight shoe after not going tight enough on my Miuras. I was a little worried the VS would break in and not be ... MoreI wear size 8.5-9 street shoe/ sportiva tx3/ 42 Miura vcs(baggy but comfy).Okay so due to sizing availability I bought the Instinct VS in 41.5 and Instinct lace in 41 and the sportiva Solution in 41. These are my try-on impressions.Instinct VS 41.5- perfect tight fit. Foot slides in and heel cup is tight. Toes slightly curled.Instinct Lace 41- Foot slides in with some hefty pulling on heel loops. Heel cup tight af. No dead space. Toes curled up. Pain.Solution 41- slips on nicely. Tight in toe box. Dead space in heal. Farting noise when walking around lol. Nope.I sent the instinct vs and solutions back. The instinct lace is really tight, but I wanted a tight shoe after not going tight enough on my Miuras. I was a little worried the VS would break in and not be quite tight enough. Anyways hope this helps. I?m psyched to climb in them and I?ll update this after they?re broken in.My gear head Robert was very helpful as well!

My favorite shoe

This shoe is fantastic on edges and still smears well. I use it primarily on granite and occasionally in the gym. I have a hard time finding a solid fit on the heel for most shoes and the instinct family fits great. It is one of the comfiest shoes I own and will be buying them again and again. I like lace closures and this shoe has a great closure system. I don't have enough good things to say about this shoe. Sizing wise I wear 40.5 in la sportiva and 41.5-42 in scarpa, this is a snugger fitting shoe and I opt for the 42. My street shoe is a 42.5-43. hope that helps with sizing.

SENDERZ!

I climb about 3x a week in the gym and about every other weekend outdoors. I bought these and a pair of Katana Lace climbing shoes at the same time, love them both! Very minimal wear on these shoes after about 3 weeks of solid climbing, so I'm excited about their durability. I mainly use the Instincts for bouldering and they have such good control and I feel like I have great sensitivity compared to other shoes. I highly recommend these shoes if you're looking for high-quality shoes for a great price!The sizing was a bit weird... I have these in a 44.5 EU and I wear a 44 EU in La Sportiva. I definitely wouldn't go any smaller on these shoes, they fit perfectly and have stretched just a tiny bit since I've gotten them. I only know that because my right foot is ... MoreI climb about 3x a week in the gym and about every other weekend outdoors. I bought these and a pair of Katana Lace climbing shoes at the same time, love them both! Very minimal wear on these shoes after about 3 weeks of solid climbing, so I'm excited about their durability. I mainly use the Instincts for bouldering and they have such good control and I feel like I have great sensitivity compared to other shoes. I highly recommend these shoes if you're looking for high-quality shoes for a great price!The sizing was a bit weird... I have these in a 44.5 EU and I wear a 44 EU in La Sportiva. I definitely wouldn't go any smaller on these shoes, they fit perfectly and have stretched just a tiny bit since I've gotten them. I only know that because my right foot is slightly bigger than my left and at first, I had to take my right shoe off after every climb, but after breaking them in, I can wear them as long as I want before taking them off.

Sticky bouldering shoe for narrow heels

I must've tried on 20 pairs before finding these! I realized I need the LACE rather than velcro since my heels are quite narrow, and will slip out with any other type of shoe. (I found La Sportivas to have the largest heel cup by far. I've had 3 other Scarpas and they are the best fit for me).I upgraded from the Scarpa Boostic and these were definitely a more aggressive fit, yet they never felt uncomfortable even on the first try. Immediately they felt sturdier and stickier. They are slightly less flexible in the middle which gave me the stability I needed on chips and edges. My toe hooks improved a thousand percent with the rubber toe box. And the clincher - they don't slip out on even sharp heel hooks (which I do a lot) like most other shoes I've tried. They are ... MoreI must've tried on 20 pairs before finding these! I realized I need the LACE rather than velcro since my heels are quite narrow, and will slip out with any other type of shoe. (I found La Sportivas to have the largest heel cup by far. I've had 3 other Scarpas and they are the best fit for me).I upgraded from the Scarpa Boostic and these were definitely a more aggressive fit, yet they never felt uncomfortable even on the first try. Immediately they felt sturdier and stickier. They are slightly less flexible in the middle which gave me the stability I needed on chips and edges. My toe hooks improved a thousand percent with the rubber toe box. And the clincher - they don't slip out on even sharp heel hooks (which I do a lot) like most other shoes I've tried. They are also very comfortable, I can wear them an entire session without taking them off. I've used them 1-2x / week for 2 years and still going. Note that I mostly boulder indoors, but I can see these holding up well outside.

perfect shoe

this has become my favorite shoe I've ever owned;1. I'm a 43.5-44 street shoe and got these 42.5 and after 6 months of abuse these things have barely stretched and are still aggressive, supportive, and sensitive. <- rare to see all three in a shoe.2. toe box is more accommodating (which I prefer over the pointed style of most Sportiva) 3. heel is super sensitive (which is another factor about Scarpa that I like over Sportiva)4. there is no dead space in the shoe even after break in - still a satisfying puff of air being pushed out of the shoe when slipping on5. plus, for a lace-up shoe you still have toe rubber for hooks and jamming - all while being minimalistic and lightweight- truly a remarkable piece of climbing gear