Instinct SR - any good? (Read 11970 times)

tomtom · January 30, 2018, 05:50:12 pm

Anyone tried these? I'm a fan of the old slipper, VS and VSR's... wondering what these are like? (not at £110 but when they come down a bit..)

Danny · January 31, 2018, 07:43:03 pm

Also interested. Have been gutted since they stopped doing the styx in a 45—but I notice these new things are available in said size. Almost impulse bought last night. I was lamenting on here about this sizing thing a while back, and ended up getting my VS pair resoled in the softer rubber. Great, but not a true softie thanks to the midsole.

Danny · January 31, 2018, 07:47:09 pm

Drew will likely know, but I guess he's obliged to say they're sliced bread 2.0.

tomtom · February 01, 2018, 07:21:01 am

Heel looks weird - like it has two ‘edges’... was hoping to fondle some at the wall yesterday but they didn’t have any.

I have to confess though that I’ve been hoarding scarpa’s When they are cheap - so new I have 2x instinct S, 1x instinct laces, 1 x VSR... and a couple of older used pairs in the bag..

I probably should wait

Danny · February 01, 2018, 11:04:11 pm

A healthy stock, sure.

Danny · February 10, 2018, 08:57:20 pm

Had a chance to try these on, and whilst I thought they were alright (fit wise) I then tried a pair of the new Magos on...and they're just incredibly nice. I had a pair of the old ones, but they seemed much stiffer (IIRC—it was like 8 years ago, or something)—these ones are soft as, perfect big toe power, sensitive heel, and the leather/lace combo should conform to the vagaries of my feet well. Best shoes out of the box for me since the original boosters.

mrjonathanr · February 10, 2018, 09:37:15 pm

Tried the slipper on today, seemed a little baggier round the instep than the original (which are great) so not for me.

Didn’t try the Magos, still have a stockpile of the first version which are brilliant imo

weakdave · February 11, 2018, 12:33:17 am

Outside in Hathersage are currently doing them for £88 on the website, if that helps your decision?

tomtom · February 11, 2018, 09:29:39 am

Quote from: weakdave on February 11, 2018, 12:33:17 am

Outside in Hathersage are currently doing them for £88 on the website, if that helps your decision?

Bad Dave

you’ve tweaked my inner Imelda Marcos... that’s a good price...

weakdave · February 12, 2018, 09:45:32 am

Do it...... You know you want to!

Danny · February 13, 2018, 02:59:50 pm

I'm sure he already has!

tomtom · February 13, 2018, 03:11:16 pm

Quote from: Danny on February 13, 2018, 02:59:50 pm

I'm sure he already has!

Nope - waiting until I'm passing through hathersage and I'll stop and have a fondle...

spidermonkey09 · February 13, 2018, 03:58:24 pm

Quote from: weakdave on February 11, 2018, 12:33:17 am

Outside in Hathersage are currently doing them for £88 on the website, if that helps your decision?

Have I already missed the boat on these? Can't see them for that price, anyone got a link?

Danny · February 13, 2018, 08:43:18 pm

Quote from: tomtom on February 13, 2018, 03:11:16 pm

Quote from: Danny on February 13, 2018, 02:59:50 pm
I'm sure he already has!

Nope - waiting until I'm passing through hathersage and I'll stop and have a fondle...

Admirable restraint tomtom.

tomtom · February 13, 2018, 09:02:24 pm

In my climbing bag I presently have
1 pair vsr’s
1 pair vs
1 pair vs resoled with the softer rubber (like the vsr)
1 pair of v (slippers)

At home still in the box
1 pair s
1 pair vs lace ups.

Maybe I have an addiction....

remus · February 14, 2018, 08:05:26 am

Quote from: tomtom on February 13, 2018, 09:02:24 pm

In my climbing bag I presently have
1 pair vsr’s
1 pair vs
1 pair vs resoled with the softer rubber (like the vsr)
1 pair of v (slippers)

At home still in the box
1 pair s
1 pair vs lace ups.

Maybe I have an addiction....

More like a healthy appreciation for good shoes.

(Currently in the quiver: instinct vs, instinct lace ups, dragos, tenaya masai, evolv shaman 2, vapour v)

gme · February 14, 2018, 09:41:21 am

The only shoes i own are one pair of instinct vs. They do me for all my climbing and last me a good 6-8 months.

Even when i climbed full time i only ever had a couple of pairs on the go. Your all just gear tarts.

erm, sam · February 15, 2018, 01:11:09 pm

Thats because you had no money.

tomtom · February 15, 2018, 01:33:24 pm

Quote from: gme on February 14, 2018, 09:41:21 am

The only shoes i own are one pair of instinct vs. They do me for all my climbing and last me a good 6-8 months.

Even when i climbed full time i only ever had a couple of pairs on the go. Your all just gear tarts.

I find they last about that long too - the slippers are better on some stuff though.. The reason I have so many is just buying some up when they are cheap :D

gme · February 15, 2018, 04:26:01 pm

Sounds like you have convinced yourself.
I do actually need some new boots hence looking at this thread. Going to stick with the vs as I can’t really fault them.
I am going to get my old pair resoled though for the wall. Where’s good to get this done in Sheffield.

nai · February 15, 2018, 04:58:03 pm

Don't know about Sheffield but heard good things about http://www.llanberisresoles.com/

erm, sam · February 15, 2018, 05:03:05 pm

I've had 4pairs done at Llanberis resoles and been very happy with them all...

gme · February 15, 2018, 05:08:17 pm

Fuck me that’s expensive. I thought it would be 20 quid ish.
Not paying 40 for resoles.

teestub · February 15, 2018, 05:16:34 pm

Come on grandad, a pint of bitter isn’t 50p any more, the rubber probably costs that much!

bendavison · February 15, 2018, 05:58:44 pm

The Foundry offer a resole service with Feet First. Similar price (slightly less. £35 I think), but no postage and less faff. I've resoled my vs and thought it was worth it - the edge etc is basically like new, but no painful break in period. Unfortunately, they'll still stink. If you've gone through the toe hook bit, they might be able to put a patch on it for £10/pair.