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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
Good grip
High edge stability
VS

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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This is what other customers say:

Ian
04.06.2023

66% have found the reviews
by Ian helpful

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.

Marc
18.02.2025
Great shoe for wide feet

My go-to shoe now (had a few pairs, and a few resoles) Great for hard climbing at the gym and the crag. They take a good few sessions to fit well, but then they are like a glove.

  • Advantages
    Good fit
    Robust
    Good grip

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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
    Good grip
    High edge stability

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Question from Peter
28.03.2022
Size guide

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/

Ian
05.06.2023 17:48

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

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Bernhard
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  • Advantages
    Good fit
    High edge stability
    Good grip
    Robust
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    High edge stability
    Good grip
Jelle
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    Good fit
Friederike
13.12.2019

  • Advantages
    Versatile
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Tim
27.11.2024

  • Advantages
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    Good grip
Cormac
09.12.2023
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
Anne
06.12.2022

  • Advantages
    Robust
    High edge stability
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    Good grip
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    Good fit
    Robust
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    Robust
    High edge stability
    Good fit
    Versatile
    Good grip
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14.06.2023

25% have found the reviews
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  • Advantages
    Good grip
  • Disadvantages
    Not comfortable
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27% have found the reviews
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