SCARPA Instinct VSR Rock Climbing Shoes for Sport Climbing and Bouldering

SCARPA Instinct VSR Rock Climbing Shoes for Sport Climbing and Bouldering

EU Size: 46.5 – US Size: 13.5 Women/12.5 Men | Runs Small, Street Shoe Sizing Strongly Recommended Less Stiff, Same Stick | As the younger sibling of the Instinct VS, the VSR is suited to lighter climbers who found the original model to be a bit too stiff. Sizing Advice | While most climbers size down for a performance-oriented fit, most VSR-owners suggest sizing similar to your street shoe size or larger, especially since the synthetic upper doesn’t stretch much. Vibram XS Grip 2 Rubber | Ideal for any rock type and style, the XS Grip 2 rubber is both stiff and sticky, giving you the grip you need for steeper walls and overhanging boulders. Toe Rubber | A large patch of rubber on top gives you maximum coverage for toe hooks and bat hangs. Some shoes are too stiff, some are too soft, but the SCARPA Instinct VSR Climbing Shoe is just right. This shoe has all the same great features of the popular Instinct VS–aggressive downturn, generous rubber toe patch, and highly charged rand. But for the VSR, SCARPA used Vibram XS Grip 2 rubber, giving the shoe a softer, more supple feel to it. The Result? You get everything you know and love from the original model with a more sensitive and flexible construction so you can feel the rock beneath your feet. This makes the VSR perfect for lighter climbers or anyone looking for a mid-stiff shoe. Climbers who have worn both the VS and the VSR recommend sticking to your street shoe size when fitting the VSR even when they size down for the VS.