INSTINCT VSR LV (NEW)

Regular price $239.00 CAD
8 total reviews

The Instinct VSR LV adds a new fit option to our Instinct family. This LV version offers a true low-volume option, featuring a reduced volume toe box and instep and a narrower heel. With a Bi-Tension active rand, generous rubber toe patch, and Vibram® Grip 2 rubber, this shoe has all the features you need for the send.

Color:
Black/Violet
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Features
Features
RUBBER TOE PATCH

LOW VOLUME

The LV version offers a true low-volume option, featuring a reduced volume toe box and instep and a narrower heel.
RUBBER TOE PATCH

RUBBER TOE PATCH

Rubber toe patch provides toe hooking power
RUBBER TOE PATCH
Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Size Options : 35 - 45 (half sizes); 48 (whole size)
Weight Reference : 230g; 8.1oz (1/2 pair size 41)?
Waterproof/Breathable : PFAS Compliant
UPPER : Microsuede
MIDSOLE : Flexan 1.0
Outsole : Vibram® XS Grip2 (3.5 mm)
Last : FJL - Moderately Downturned, Moderately Asymmetric
PROFILE : Moderately Downturned
Symmetry : Moderately Asymmetric
Primary Material : Leather
SOLE RUBBER : Vibram® XS Grip2
Country of Origin : Italy
Product Code : 70092000
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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
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 8 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 6 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
FitRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
8 reviews
  • MH
    Matty H.
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    INSTINCT VSR LV (NEW)
    I recommend this product
    Bought For Sport Climbing, Bouldering
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    June 2, 2025
    New Favorite

    The Instinct VSR LV takes the top spot as my new favorite Scarpa shoe. Feels very similar to the VSR but with a more snug fit and higher sensitivity. Great for all styles of climbing, and very reliable on various types of rock. It will quickly become the shoe that you will want to take good care of and break out for that send go.

  • J
    Josh
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    INSTINCT VSR LV (NEW)
    I recommend this product
    Bought For Bouldering, Gym, Sport Climbing
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    April 11, 2025
    The perfect fit

    The instinct VSR is the best shoe on the market and the LV is a great addition to the line up. If you have slightly smaller feet this shoe will hug you in all the right places.

  • LR
    Lucie R.
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    INSTINCT VSR LV (NEW)
    I recommend this product
    Bought For Bouldering, Sport Climbing
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    April 1, 2025
    Sensitivity meets structure

    I loved the toe rubber and structure of the Instinct VS, but wanted more sensitivity for better rock feel. I loved the sensitivity of the Drago, but wanted more structure for less foot fatigue. The VSR meets me right in the middle! Huge fan of this shoe; it's comfortably snug right out of the box and the rubber responds to the rock well without the frustrating break-in period I've come to expect from other shoes that feel overly slick for the first several uses. I'll be using this as my main steep bouldering shoe, and could even see it becoming an all-arounder for sport as well.

  • SE
    Sam E.
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    INSTINCT VSR LV (NEW)
    I recommend this product
    Bought For Bouldering, Sport Climbing, Gym
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    April 15, 2025
    Highest performing all arounder

    This is an absolute weapon for nearly anything. It can handle the most technical footwork from edging to heel hooks and toe hooks. I have a narrow heel and a narrow mid foot, but I have a wider forefoot. The Instinct family of shoes fit my foot the absolute best of all the shoes in the Scarpa rock shoe line, especially the low volume models. I also prefer a medium stiff shoe, and I fit them medium tight, not crazy. I don't really have to break these shoes in like I do other shoes that have narrower, lower volume fits. I can put these boots on out of the box, and almost immediately get to proper work. This shoe is the most important for me, and if I had to use just one single shoe, it would be this one. I have so much confidence when I'm wearing it, and it really just becomes a part of my body. It's really important to know your foot and your needs and preferences really well, and to try as many climbing shoes on as possible. No one shoe is perfect, so the more knowledge and experience you have, the better.

  • E
    ethan
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    INSTINCT VSR LV (NEW)
    I recommend this product
    Bought For Sport Climbing, Bouldering
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    April 7, 2025
    THE HEEL! Finally!

    This is the only Scarpa shoe that actually fits my narrow heel. I've tried w's vsr, lv drago, basically everything Scarpa. After break in all were unusable for heel hooks EXCEPT the VSR LV. It's the perfect all around-er from gym, to boulder, to hard sport climbs. Performs well equally on small feet or smearing on slab.