Instinct VSR Shoe

SCARPA

Footwear Size Guide

All SCARPA footwear uses European sizing, with the exception of ski boots.

1 full European size corresponds to 6.6 mm, or 0.26 inches.
1 full US size corresponds to 8.4 mm, or 0.33 inches.
European sizes allow for a more precise fit suitable for the intended use.
Only ski mountaineering and telemark boots use MONDOPOINT sizing.

For mountaineering boots, choosing a half size larger may be useful depending on the desired fit.

For climbing shoes, choosing a smaller size, even by about one full size, depends on the desired fit. In other footwear, it is necessary to leave some space between the toes and the tip, as this is needed during walking. In climbing shoes, however, it is preferable to reduce empty spaces to increase sensitivity and precision during climbing.

Size Conversion Chart

Euro	UK	US Mens	US Womens	Mondopoint
25	7½	8½
26	8½	9½
27	9	10
28	10	11
29	11	12
30	11½	12½
31	12½	13
32	13½	1
33	1	1½
34	1½	2½	3⅔
34½	2	3	4
35	2½	3½	4½
35½	3	4	5
36	3½	4½	5½	225
36½	3⅔	4⅔	5⅔
37	4	5	6	230
37½	4½	5½	6½	235
38	5	6	7	240
38½	5⅓	6⅓	7⅓
39	5½	6½	7½	245
39½	6	7	8	250
40	6½	7½	8½	255
40½	6⅔	7⅔	8⅔
41	7	8	9	260
41½	7½	8½	9½	265
42	8	9	10	270
42½	8½	9½	10½	275
43	9	10	11	280
43½	9⅓	10⅓	11⅓
44	9½	10½	11½	285
44½	10	11	12	290
45	10½	11½	12½	295
45½	10⅔	11⅔	12⅔
46	11	12	13	300
46½	11½	12½	13½	305
47	12	13	14	310
47½	12½	13½	14½	315
48	13	14	15	320
49	13½	14½	15½	325
50	14	15	16	330

All SCARPA ski mountaineering and telemark boots are measured using the Mondo system. SCARPA ski boots use half sizes: this means that a half size shares the same shell length as the next full size, while the inner boots are made for each half size.

For example, a size 25.5 and a 26.0 have the same shell size, but their respective inner boots are pre-formed for the half size. Some skiers may choose up to one full Mondo size smaller, based on their personal preferences.

Conversion Chart without Mondopoint

Euro	UK	US Mens	US Womens
25	7½	8½
26	8½	9½
27	9	10
28	10	11
29	11	12
30	11½	12½
31	12½	13
32	13½	1
33	1	1½
34	1½	2½	3⅔
34½	2	3	4
35	2½	3½	4½
35½	3	4	5
36	3½	4½	5½
36½	3⅔	4⅔	5⅔
37	4	5	6
37½	4½	5½	6½
38	5	6	7
38½	5⅓	6⅓	7⅓
39	5½	6½	7½
39½	6	7	8
40	6½	7½	8½
40½	6⅔	7⅔	8⅔
41	7	8	9
41½	7½	8½	9½
42	8	9	10
42½	8½	9½	10½
43	9	10	11
43½	9⅓	10⅓	11⅓
44	9½	10½	11½
44½	10	11	12
45	10½	11½	12½
45½	10⅔	11⅔	12⅔
46	11	12	13
46½	11½	12½	13½
47	12	13	14
47½	12½	13½	14½
48	13	14	15
49	13½	14½	15½
50	14	15	16

The indications are intended as a general reference. Fit may vary based on model, use, and personal preference.

DESCRIPTION

The Scarpa Instinct VSR is a high-performance climbing shoe designed for experienced climbers and boulderers seeking a balance between tactile sensitivity and aggressive hooking ability. The shape is slightly asymmetrical and arched, with a moderately arched big toe position: a geometry that allows you to perform well on technical footholds without sacrificing comfort during prolonged sessions.

Construction and materials

The upper is made with a mixed microfiber and leather construction, featuring 6 shaped panels to optimize the fit and reduce pressure points. Microfiber makes up the upper part of the shoe, contributing to its lightness and breathability, while leather ensures stiffness and durability in the areas under the greatest stress. It is produced entirely in Asolo, Italy, at the historic Scarpa site, guaranteeing artisanal quality and direct control over manufacturing.

Versatility and range of use

Thanks to its versatility, the Instinct VSR adapts to different contexts: it works effectively on slabs, where sole sensitivity makes the difference, but also on overhangs and powerful bouldering routes, where precise hooking on the heel and forefoot becomes crucial. It is a proven choice for those who want a single climbing shoe capable of covering different climbing styles without obvious technical compromises.

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