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Title: Instinct SR vs Instinct Slipper (old orange ones) sizing
Post by: tomtom on October 20, 2018, 03:30:53 pm: Looking to pick up a pair of the new (ish) SR’s - and wondering how they compare size wise with the old slipper. Or the VS/VSR for that matter. (I’m 41.5 in the VS/VSR - and half a size down in the old slipper for a tight/performance fit)
Title: Re: Instinct SR vs Instinct Slipper (old orange ones) sizing
Post by: weakdave on October 20, 2018, 06:46:56 pm: I never climbed in on the old orange ones but I have tried on the new ones. They fit me the same size as instinct VS, VSR and laces. I know that wasn't what you asked but hope it helps
Title: Re: Instinct SR vs Instinct Slipper (old orange ones) sizing
Post by: tomtom on October 20, 2018, 06:54:30 pm: Quote from: weakdave on October 20, 2018, 06:46:56 pm
I never climbed in on the old orange ones but I have tried on the new ones. They fit me the same size as instinct VS, VSR and laces. I know that wasn't what you asked but hope it helps

Thanks Dave that’s perfect. I am the same size in vs, vsr and laces - so I’ll get some in that size :)
Title: Re: Instinct SR vs Instinct Slipper (old orange ones) sizing
Post by: Steve Crowe on October 20, 2018, 07:26:13 pm: I was 39.5 in the old orange Instinct slippers (lots of pairs) but wore 40 in the lace. Now I wear 40 for everything, Lace, Velcro and new SR Slipper.

I like the new Instinct SR but the blue strip on the heel isn’t good when heel hooking but if you’re climbing in serious heel hooking territory then you probably won’t be wearing slippers anyway.
Title: Re: Instinct SR vs Instinct Slipper (old orange ones) sizing
Post by: JackAus on November 01, 2018, 10:59:09 am: Always wore the old S and on my 2nd pair of SR. Same size.
I'm also the same size in VS and VSR.

I like them but I'd prefer a solid sole (like the old S) and same as above, the heel is a bit weird. My go to shoe for 99% of things though.
Title: Re: Instinct SR vs Instinct Slipper (old orange ones) sizing
Post by: steveri on November 01, 2018, 11:02:22 am: FWIW Boulder Hut has a Scarpa demo day tonight with 25% discount. Short notice I know :)
Title: Re: Instinct SR vs Instinct Slipper (old orange ones) sizing
Post by: powderpuff on December 04, 2018, 10:51:14 am: I was 40.5 in the old orange instinct slippers.....just tried on the new instinct SR slipper in a 41 and I can't imagine getting my trotters into anything smaller!
Title: Re: Instinct SR vs Instinct Slipper (old orange ones) sizing
Post by: tkmalibu on April 07, 2019, 04:41:35 am: 1/2 size up from the originals for me too. Any smaller would not fit my feet
Title: Re: Instinct SR vs Instinct Slipper (old orange ones) sizing
Post by: tomtom on April 07, 2019, 08:47:55 am: They do stretch a bit. But maybe not as much as the old slipper did.

I’ve also found that to me it feels like the rubber is a bit thicker on the SR’s and it seems to roll around small edges / pebbles more than the old ones.

The heel is a bit better but feels quite clunky to use (thinner rubber there please scarps).

May sound a bit strange for a slipper but I’ve found them really good on Lime so far this year... seem to work on smeary lime nubbins / creases quite well.
Title: Re: Instinct SR vs Instinct Slipper (old orange ones) sizing
Post by: powderpuff on April 14, 2019, 03:58:01 pm: I prefer the instinct SR. Feel more aggressive to me....it could be that they just fit my feet better.