Featuring the most powerful tension system in the climbing range (currently unique to this model), the Instinct S is a relatively stiff, highly downturned shoe, excelling on steep terrain and across the board climbing arena. The CTS (Combined Tension System) brings together attributes from the Bi-Tension (used across the rest of the Instinct series) and SRT (seen in Drago) systems, to offer powerful support and wrap-around foot-hold. The FJ last is slightly narrower with a more defined toe point than that of the FV last used in the other standard volume Instinct models. This, combined with the more powerful tension system, makes the Instinct S the most downturned shoe in the Instrinct family and laser precise on tiny dinks or screw-ons, particularly on overhanging angles beyond 25 degrees. A five panelled microfibre upper, REB reinforced elastic closure with seamless big toe panel offer zero hot spots and a moulded fit. This upper sits aloft a 1mm half-length Flexan midsole which spreads the force in the forefoot, giving good support and flexibility where required. Full M50 rubber on the top of the toes and heel cup massively improve hooking and foot camming. This combines perfectly with the 3.5mm two thirds length XS Grip2 sole, to offer some of the highest levels of performance available on steep terrain.
