Scarpa Instinct SR
Scarpa
The Instinct SR is a medium-soft, moderately downturned slipper shoe from Scarpa for bouldering and sport climbing. Scarpa lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
A slipper-only interpretation of the Instinct platform, the SR pairs a partial midsole with direct foot-to-rock feedback while retaining the moderate downturn and wide-fit design. Soft Grip 2 rubber and minimal break-in make it an accessible gateway to performance climbing.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Instinct SR ranks in the top 16% for sensitivity, the top 21% for smearing and the top 36% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Instinct SR strengths
- Direct ground feel
- Soft Grip 2 sensitivity
- Slipper convenience
- Curved enough to pull hard but not so much that you suffer
- Slipper design for a glove-like, minimal feel
Instinct SR trade-offs
- Partial midsole limits extended support
- Less durable than VS
- Slipper lacks fine adjustment
How the Instinct SR fits
Standard volume, medium width; minimal stretch expected. Slipper fit accommodates quick on-off. Size to a snug, comfortable fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits greek toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Instinct SR fit reports
1 scanned owner has reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.38 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Evolv Zenist (0.30, softer) and the Evolv Shaman 2S (0.43, stiffer).
Instinct SR specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Instinct SR |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 480 g (16.9 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip 2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Instinct SR costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Instinct SR in stock right now.
Similar Climbing Shoes
- Scarpa Instinct VS
- Scarpa Instinct VSR
- Scarpa Instinct S
- Scarpa Instinct
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- Saltic Bongo
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