Scarpa Instinct VSR LV

Scarpa

The Instinct VSR LV is a medium-soft, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Scarpa for bouldering and sport climbing. Typically sized 1 EU size below street size. Of 73 user reports, 59 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 37 shops from 132.05 EUR.

Low-volume variant of the Instinct VSR with a narrower last and reduced internal volume throughout. Same Vibram XS Grip 2 rubber and moderate downturn as the standard VSR, tuned for climbers with narrow, low-volume feet regardless of gender. Excels on smears, pockets, and volumes where rubber contact and sensitivity matter most.

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 VSR LV ranks in the top 15% for sensitivity, the top 21% for smearing and the top 41% for hooking.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Instinct VSR LV strengths

• True low-volume fit for narrow feet
• Soft Grip 2 rubber throughout
• Excellent texture feedback
• Moderate downturn keeps it versatile
• Narrow heel cup locks the foot in

Instinct VSR LV trade-offs

• Softer rubber reduces durability
• Less edge support than the VS line
• Limited availability compared to standard VSR

How the Instinct VSR LV fits

Typically sized 1 EU size below street size.

Low-volume last runs narrow with minimal stretch. Size for a snug, supportive fit from day one.

Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits greek and roman toe shapes.

Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in.

How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.

Instinct VSR LV fit reports

Based on fit feedback from 73 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).

Typical downsize: -1.0 EU from street size (n=71).

• Fits best for: short toes, wide forefoot, high instep, narrow heel, wide heel, deep heel
• Runs tight for: egyptian toe shape, long toes, mild hallux valgus

• Toes: 59% perfect (n=73) - 43 perfect, 29 tight, 1 loose. Fits well for short toes
• Forefoot: 81% perfect (n=73) - 59 perfect, 8 tight, 6 loose. Fits well for wide forefoot, high instep
• Heel: 59% perfect (n=73) - 43 perfect, 2 tight, 28 loose. Fits well for narrow heel, wide heel, deep heel

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 VSR LV specifications

What the Instinct VSR LV costs

Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 37 shops that currently stock it (132.05 to 255.34 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 132.05 EUR at veronaverticale.it, 27% below the 179.95 EUR list price.

Prices by size

Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.

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