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.