Scarpa Instinct LE
Scarpa
The Instinct LE is a soft, aggressively downturned slipper shoe from Scarpa for bouldering and sport climbing. Scarpa lists it as medium-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 2 shops from 125.90 EUR.
A limited edition of 1,000 pairs, built for steep board and overhang work: a slip-on Instinct on the FQ last with a full-length Vibram XS Grip2 sole and high heel tension, so it holds more support than a normal soft slipper while still driving power onto the big toe. A 1 mm Flexan midsole running two thirds of the length keeps it sensitive, and both toe box and heel are heavily rubbered for hooks and heel-toe cams. Complex panelling in the 2 mm Lorenzi microfibre upper is what keeps the curved profile over time.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Instinct LE ranks in the top 1% for hooking, the top 13% for pocket climbing and the top 21% for sensitivity.
How the Instinct LE fits
Slip-on construction on the FQ last, so it goes on and comes off easily but wants to be fitted tight to work. Minimal stretch from the microfibre upper.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.32 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Theory (0.24, softer) and the Tenaya Mastia (0.40, stiffer).
Instinct LE specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Instinct LE |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Three quarter |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Instinct LE costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (125.90 to 153.99 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 125.90 EUR at oliunid.de.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 125.90 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 153.99 EUR |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 36.5 | 125.90 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 125.90 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 125.90 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 125.90 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 153.99 EUR | 1 |
| 40.5 | 125.90 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 125.90 EUR | 2 |
| 42 | 125.90 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 125.90 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 153.99 EUR | 1 |
| 43.5 | 125.90 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 125.90 EUR | 2 |
| 44.5 | 153.99 EUR | 1 |
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