INSTINCT VS MEN'S

Regular price $239.00 CAD
35 total reviews

Combining a curved, asymmetrical last with a slightly softer construction and thinner sole for enhanced flexibility and sensitivity, the Instinct VS is the cornerstone of our Performance line—an all-around shoe that handles a variety of styles at the highest level.

  • Bi-Tension™ active rand provides maximum toe power
  • Strategically placed Vibram® XS Edge in the forefoot and XS Grip 2 in the heel
  • Floating power strap enhances fit and provides power
  • Rubber toe patch provides maximum toe hooking power
  • Perfect for bouldering, sport climbing, and technical face climbing
Color:
Black/Orange
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Features
Features
RUBBER TOE PATCH

BI-TENSION SYSTEM

Bi-Tension system is a tensioned rubber wrap reaching down two sides of the shoe. It gives priority to sensitivity and subtle support. Specially adapted to our slightly asymmetrical models, Bi-Tension runs under the front of the toes and draws down along the sides of the foot, leaving the center pad for sensitivity.
RUBBER TOE PATCH

RUBBER TOE PATCH

Rubber toe patch provides maximum toe hooking power.
RUBBER TOE PATCH
Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Size Options : 34 - 45 (half sizes); 46-50 (whole sizes)
Weight Reference : 230g; 8.1oz (1/2 pair size 40)
Waterproof/Breathable : PFAS Compliant
UPPER : Microsuede + Leather
MIDSOLE : Flexan 1.0
Outsole : Forefoot: Vibram® XS Edge (3.5mm); Heel: Vibram® XS Grip2 (2mm)
Last : FV – Moderately Downturned, Moderately Asymmetric
PROFILE : Moderately Downturned
Symmetry : Moderately Asymmetric
Primary Material : Synthetic
SOLE RUBBER : Vibram® XS Edge, Vibram® XS Grip2
Country of Origin : Italy
Product Code : 70013000
WARNING: Cancer & reproductive harm. For more information click here.
Awards
Awards
2019 Men's Health Best Everyday Climbing Shoe
2022 Switch Back Travel - Best Bouldering Shoe
2024 Gear Junkie Best Shoe For Sport Climbing and Bouldering
2024 Switch Back Travel Best Bouldering Shoe
2024 US News & World Report Best Overall Climbing Shoe of 2024
2025 Gripped Best Of
2025 Switchback Travel Best Bouldering Shoe
Sizing
Sizing
SCARPA Euro US Sizing Chart




All SCARPA non-plastic footwear and our Alien 3.0 uses European sizing.

  • 1 Euro whole size = 6.6 mm = 0.26 inches
  • 1 US whole size = 8.4 mm = 0.33 inches
  • The 30 Euro sizes below cover the same size range as 24 US sizes
  • Euro sizes provide a better, more precise fit for your intended use
  • For mountaineering boots, upsize (1/2+ sizes) depending on desired fit.



Reviews
Reviews
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 35 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 33 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend these products
FitRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
35 reviews
  • ND
    Nicholas D.
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    INSTINCT VS MEN'S
    I recommend this product
    Bought For Sport Climbing, Trad
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    July 16, 2025
    Pretty close to perfect for me.

    After many years of climbing in different brands, I'm finally finding that in general, Scarpa works great for myself. With a longer second toe and wider toe box, I've come across too many shoes that I didn't get along with. Forgiving fit, good pointed toe for delicate face climbing, and protection for shoving your toes into a crack. It pretty much does it all. I wear 42.5 or 9.5s in most shoes and ordered this in a 42.5. I wanted this shoe to be a good comfortable shoe thats just tight enough to climb well. If I wanted a true performance fit, I'd size down to a 42.

  • JW
    Jerry W.
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    INSTINCT VS MEN'S
    I recommend this product
    Bought For Sport Climbing
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    July 15, 2025
    So good

    These shoes perform for me without much pain.

  • TG
    Tristan G.
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    INSTINCT VS WOMEN'S
    I recommend this product
    Bought For Bouldering
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 17, 2025
    Perfect shoe

    No notes my go to all rounder shoe. Only improvement would be to fix the mild delamination that sometimes happens on the top toe rubber but can be fixed with a little super glue.

  • RM
    R m.
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    INSTINCT VS MEN'S
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    February 20, 2025
    Great

    I love these shoes! I broke past my plateau with these ol' boys. Nothing to complain about... actually the heel is kinda loose and suctions weirdly often.

  • S
    Shara
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    INSTINCT VS WOMEN'S
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    January 16, 2025
    By far my favorite climbing shoe!

    The SCARPA Instinct VS is my go-to climbing shoe. It has incredible precision for edging and hooking. While it’s a bit narrow for my wider feet while I'm breaking them in, the microsuede upper stretches enough over time. Overall, it's a great choice for intermediate to advanced climbers pushing themselves on rock or plastic!