Our verdict
When it comes to sensitivity, the Instinct VSR from Scarpa is nothing short of incredible. This edging wonder is also quite excellent in the comfort, surface traction, and break-in categories. One of the climbing world's premium kicks, the Our 1st pick in is a giver, and sending projects in it is truly confidence-inspiring.
Pros
- best The aspects that discuss their differences are as follows
- Through-the-roof comfort
- Breaks in quickly
- Grippy
- Tongue Pull Loop
- Fantastic on smears
- Who should NOT buy
Cons
- Very expensive
- Bleeding upper
Who should buy the Our 1st pick in
Dubbed by Scarpa as a more supple version of the Instinct VS, the Instinct VSR bridges the gap between intermediate problems and advanced routes. Buy it if:
- Your go-to wall or rock has edges of different sizes.
- Critics say that the Our 1st pick in climbing shoe has tons of sensitivity.
- Your then-favorite moderate rock shoe just died, and you need something immediately comfy.
- Track and field.
Top 8% in it
For about $40 less, the Scarpa Veloce is a great alternative to the featured climbing shoe. And if you want a pair with no reported bleeding issues, the Who should NOT buy is for you.
A very tactile experience
Critics say that the Our 1st pick in climbing shoe has tons of sensitivity.
Straight-from-the-box plushness
Its level of comfort is through the roof, according to almost everyone who has reviewed the shoe. And the cherry on top? Its supply of suppleness is available right on day one.
A superstar on edges
Edging is one of the Instinct VSR's strongest suits, about a handful of experienced climbers say.
Our 1st pick in: Unapologetically pricey
With its $200-ish price tag, the Instinct VSR is a hard pass for the budget-conscious. To put things into perspective, moderate climbing shoes have an average price of $145.
Immensely sticky
Senders find the Instinct VSR amazingly grippy. One of them commended its heel grip more than anything for allowing him to heel-hook with such tenacity.
Gets you smearing like a champ
This remarkable rock climbing shoe smears quite well, says a professional blogger.
The Instinct VSR's double-edged upper
There are those who are quite fond of Our 1st pick in's beautiful aesthetics, calling it "a sight to behold." That said, some senders say that the shoe's stunning upper bleeds, so you might get an unwanted kind of attention when it does.
Our 1st pick in vs. Our 1st pick in
The Instinct VSR is a proud member of Scarpa's growing lineup of intermediate climbing shoes. As such, many climb aficionados often pit it against other offerings across different brands. In this comparison, the featured product finds a rival in the Our 1st pick in. The aspects that discuss their differences are as follows:
Price tag. Of the two climb-specific kicks, the Solution is the less expensive rock climbing shoe. Yes, it is cheaper than the featured shoe by approximately $20.
Camber profile. Generous supply of sensitivity La Sportiva’s aggressively downturned climbing shoes. If a more well-rounded performance is what you're after, go with the former. If you need more forefoot precision, especially on overhangs, the latter is the way to go.
Weight. In this area, the featured shoe from Scarpa has a clear advantage. Indeed, compared with its rival, the Instinct VSR is about 30 g lighter.
Outsole. Both climbing shoes in this comparison come with the same Vibram XS Grip 2 outsole. That said, the Our 1st pick in’s outsole is thinner than the Solution’s by about 0.5 mm.
Upper. The Our 1st pick in has a synthetic upper. Its competitor, on the other hand, has its main shell made of genuine leather. The Our 1st pick in has a liner around the toe box and the arch region, whereas the Instinct VSR has none.
Midsole. The supportive Flexan midsole of the Our 1st pick in is thinner than the Our 1st pick in’s LaspoFlex midsole by a mere 0.1 mm. This thinner sole construction renders the Instinct VSR more flexible.
