Ultra-soft and sensitive climbing shoes might be all the rage these days, but they work best for ultra-steep climbing. Once the angle eases off and you find yourself at the base of a monstrous 150-foot, highly technical face climb, you’ll be glad you have the SCARPA Women’s Instinct Climbing Shoe. Apart from keeping your toes safe from all manner of bruising, the Instinct offers a stiff platform, ideal for small edges and the occasional smear. A lower-profile toe gives you easy access to restrictive pockets and thin cracks. Vibram XS Edge rubber in the forefoot gives you a solid platform for tiny feet, and the XS Grip 2 rubber in the heel is slightly more supple to give you better surface contact with the stone. With a narrower last and lower-volume heel cup, the Women’s Instinct was made for ladies who like to crush.

Bi-Tension Rand | Using a reverse slingshot design, this system connects your heel to your toe, resulting in a more comfortable fit and more power being driven towards your primary edging surface. Women’s Last | These climbing shoes feature a more narrow last and lower-volume heel cup for a women’s-specific fit. Vibram XS Grip 2 Rubber | Ideal for any rock type and style, the XS Grip 2 rubber is both stiff and sticky, giving you the grip you need for steeper walls and overhanging boulders. Low-Profile Toe | The low-volume toe lets you utilize cracks and small pockets that might be too restrictive for other shoes, increg your options when footholds are limited. Stiff and Supportive | As the most supportive shoe in the expansive Instinct family, the Instinct lace climbing shoe works hard, so your feet don’t have to. Rubber sole. Imported. Microsuede & Leather Upper.

Best Sellers Rank: See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry. : B09B2ZDQGJ. Manufacturer: SCARPA. Date First Available: June 17, 2021. Package Dimensions: 13 x 6.5 x 4.5 inches; 1.25 Pounds.