Scarpa Instinct S

Scarpa Instinct S (Slip-On) Climbing Shoe

The most flexible shoe in the Instinct family, and the only slip-on. No laces or straps, instead an elasticated construction built for fast response and clean footwork on technical terrain. Slightly downturned and asymmetrical, it's tuned for smears, volumes, and dynamic movement while the CTS toe power system keeps things precise when it counts. 

The Climbing Shop’s Opinion

"A pure movement shoe, but still sharp enough through the toe to stay precise when it matters."

TECHNICAL DETAILS

UPPER
Elasticated slip-on construction: no closure system, just pull on and go. Built for a low-bulk, high-sensitivity feel.

RAND
CTS toe power system: delivers controlled power through the toe without the stiffness of a strapped or laced shoe.

SOLE
M50+ tension rubber, a single compound across the sole rather than the split forefoot/heel setup on the VS and VSR, built for high sensitivity over raw edging power.