Scarpa Instinct S Climbing Shoes – Black-Azure New

This high performing and versatile climbing shoe is designed for steep athletic rock routes and indoor climbing in mind.

The Instinct S is the most flexible version in the Instinct collection, taking advantage of the new CTS technology.

Material
Upper – Microfibre
Sole – Vibram XS Edge
Last – FV

Suitability (Ratings out of 5)
Boulder – 5
Indoor Climbing – 5
Sport Climbing – 4
Trad/ All day comfort – 2

A closer look
The large rubber cover above the toe area enables powerful toe-hooking, there’s an integral heel cup for sensitive heel-hooking, a slightly asymmetrical and downturned shape with a medium angled toe box for precision footwork.

A five panelled microfibre upper, REB reinforced elastic closure with seamless big toe panel and seamless four-toe panel offer the best custom moulding fit. This upper sits on a 1mm half-length Flexan insert, which spreads the force in the forefoot and allows for excellent flexibility in the rear of the shoe.

Full Ultra-sticky M50 rubber on the top of the toes and heel cup massively improve hooking and camming, and this combines perfectly with the 3.5mm three-quarter length XS Grip 2 sole to offer some of the highest levels of performance available on steep terrain.

Climbers that seek a versatile shoe that performs on all angles as well as varied footholds will appreciate these shoes with their balanced midsoles and active tension systems. Hooking with both the toes and especially the heels are strengths of the Instinct line.