Scarpa Instinct VSR
Scarpa
The softer sibling to the VS, the VSR swaps stiff rubber for supple Vibram XS Grip 2, maintaining the same wide-fit philosophy but with improved sensitivity on texture. A full-sole Grip 2 construction delivers feedback across the entire foot, making it ideal for varied climbing styles from slab to pocket.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Soft rubber for sensitivity
- Full Grip 2 sole coverage
- Wide-fit platform
- Excellent smearing feel
- Shape handles steeper moves without being aggressive
Trade-offs
- Softer rubber wears faster
- Less edge bite than VS
- Thin midsole means feet tire faster on edgy routes
Sizing & Fit
Standard volume with medium width; minimal stretch. Wide-fit last accommodates diverse foot shapes. Size to a supportive, snug fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits greek and roman toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.38 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Tenaya Oasi (0.34, softer) and the Tenaya Tarifa (0.40, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Scarpa |
| Model | Instinct VSR |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip 2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 460g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| sport-in.net | 99.95 EUR |
| oetzi-halle.de | 124.50 EUR |
| sportbuck.com | 129.56 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 132.95 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 132.99 EUR |
| sportfits.de | 134.05 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 134.49 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 134.96 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 138.82 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 139.90 EUR |
| + 35 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 99.95 EUR at sport-in.net, 44% below the 179.95 EUR list price. 45 shops currently stock it (99.95 to 184.95 EUR).