The Instinct range from Scarpa combines versatility, durability and performance to offer a shoe which is perfect for all types of indoor use and bouldering. Providing a high level of support and improving the overall fit of the shoe is Scarpa's Bi-Tension system. This patent-pending system is essentially an internal rand which anchors itself under the forefoot and connects directly to the heel, meaning when the laces are tensioned your foot isn't crammed forward into the front of the shoe, it's pulled backwards which utilises power from the toe area. This not only is far more comfortable, but more efficient, lighter and more sensitive to adjustment.
Scarpa have used a combination of tough leather and microfibre on the upper to ensure exceptional abrasion resistance, durability and breathability. 5 total panels are also stitched together in places which don't regularly see heavy friction such as the heel and forefoot.
Taking care of the rubber is a Vibram XS Grip sole, a super soft and sticky compound which strikes the optimum balance between durability and performance. A Morphix rubber is then layered over the top of the foot in thinner strips to improve toe-hooking, while a thicker rubber is used on the heel for comfort and longevity.
Scarpa's Instinct SR is the perfect climbing shoe for indoor and bouldering use, combining a tough outer fabric, a technical tension system and a super sticky Vibram sole to provide exceptional performance and accuracy.
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Technical tension system
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5-piece leather upper
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Vibram sole unit
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Downturned shape
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Thicker rubber over heel
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Thin rubber layered over toebox