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#2 in Climbing ShoesRunner-Up

Scarpa Instinct VS

Name: Scarpa Instinct VS
Brand: Scarpa
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Scarpa

$195.00 – $219.00

Legendary performance velcro with Vibram XS Edge rubber, a moderate downturn, and Bi-Tension active rand that drives power to the big toe. It edges, smears, and toe-hooks well enough to be many climbers' only shoe.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.2

User Sentiment

9.3

Value Score

8.4

Complaint Risk

9.3

Freshness

8.0

Community

8.6

Availability

9.4

Pros

Superb all-discipline performance
Powerful yet not painfully aggressive
Excellent toe-hook rubber patch

Cons

Expensive
Narrow heel doesn't fit everyone

Don't buy this if…

Don't buy as your first pair, because the performance fit and stiff rand punish feet that haven't adapted to snug climbing shoes.

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Scarpa Instinct VS

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