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Scarpa - Instinct VSR - Climbing shoes tested

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Andrew

29.03.2023

Will be buying these again

Great shoe, fits true to size and are nice to climb in

Advantages
Good fit
High edge stability
Good grip
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Ian

04.06.2023

Very tight

I hope it gets a bit loose soon it’s very tight. My toes hurt.

Bought size 45.

I’m a size uk 9.5 but have wide feet.

Might need to stretch it a few times to make it more comfy.

Disadvantages
Not comfortable
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Very tight

I hope it gets a bit loose soon it’s very tight. My toes hurt.

Bought size 45.

I’m a size uk 9.5 but have wide feet.

Might need to stretch it a few times to make it more comfy.

  • Disadvantages
    Not comfortable
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Ian
23.07.2023 19, 49

Very good shoes.

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Will be buying these again

Great shoe, fits true to size and are nice to climb in

  • Advantages
    Good fit
    High edge stability
    Good grip
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Question from Peter
28.03.2022
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Hello can you please tell me if I ordered a few pairs of climbing shoe to try for fit is it a free return ?

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Adrian (Community) | Customer Service
28.03.2022 10, 46

Hi Peter, Yes , the return will be for free for all order values of more than £75. Please view the following link to all other returns information that you need https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/return/

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Ian
05.06.2023 17, 48

Beware sizes are smaller. Compared to other European climbing brands makes and uk shoes.

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75% have found the reviews
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    Good fit
    Good grip
    High edge stability
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by Sven helpful

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    Good grip
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    Robust
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    Good fit
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    Good grip
    Good fit
    High edge stability
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by Daniel helpful

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    High edge stability
    Good grip
    Robust
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by Tim helpful

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    Versatile
    Good grip
    Robust
    High edge stability
    Good fit
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    Good grip
  • Disadvantages
    Not comfortable
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    High edge stability
    Good grip
    Good fit
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    Good grip
    Good fit
    High edge stability
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    Good grip
Cormac's profile picture
Good shoe. Perfect for wide feet.

Durable, versatile.
I'd recommend you to size down from the street shoe as they stretch like crazy.

  • Advantages
    Versatile
    Robust
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The best I've found for wide feet

Not too many manufacturers offer wide-feet shoes, but Scarpa has done great job imo.
I would recommend going 1-1.5 sizes lower than your street shoe (eu) as they stretch.
My normal size is 42.5 and I got size 42 - I can last 2hrs session without removing them, so at least 1 size less should be taken. Overall great, already got second pair of em.

  • Advantages
    Good grip
    Robust
    High edge stability
    Good fit
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by Vincent Aaron helpful

  • Advantages
    High edge stability
    Good grip
    Good fit
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    Good grip
    High edge stability
    Good fit
    Robust
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    Versatile
    Good fit
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    High edge stability
    Good fit
    Good grip
    Robust
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Wore for roughly 18 months - bit of a break in period but excellent once broken in. Wide toe box and great for heel hooks/edging. Had to get new pair when I wore identical holes in the sole by the big toe. Beginner/intermediate climber so great to see it holding up very well with some shoddy footwork! Have bought a 2nd pair as if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

  • Advantages
    Good fit
    Robust
    High edge stability
    Versatile
    Good grip
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    Good fit
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