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evolv Evo Rock Shoes
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evolv Evo Rock Shoes

Item # 736702

$105.00

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Evolv® Evo all-around rock shoes can boost your performance on all-around long routes or demanding sport routes.

  • Durable Synthratek synthetic suede upper is flexible, resists stretching and dries quickly for long life
  • KA-1 lasting delivers an asymmetrical toe profile that gives comfortable sensitivity and edging power
  • Microfiber lining adds comfort by managing moisture inside and works with dual heel loops to ease entry
  • Full-length MX-2 2mm half-length midsoles add edging power without sacrificing flexibility for technical moves
  • Grippy 2.2mm TRAX® rubber duro-rands surround lower part of uppers, protecting feet and enhancing friction; perforated toes enhance toe hooking
  • Multi-thickness 4.2mm TRAX XF-3 high friction rubber soles stick tenaciously to rock
  • Various thicknesses in outsoles offer a balance of support and sensitivity while ridges at heels accelerate heel hooking ability

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9.

Made in USA.

Item 736702

evolv Evo Rock Shoes Specs

Specification

Description

Weight436 grams
LastAsymmetrical
Shape of lastSemi-flexed
UpperSynthetic suede
LiningMicrofiber polyester
OutsoleTRAX XF-3 Rubber
Can be resoledYes
GenderUnisex

evolv Evo Rock Shoes Customer Reviews

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evolv Evo Rock Shoes
 
3.9

(based on 23 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Versatile (13)
  • Lightweight (11)
  • Comfortable (3)
  • Rugged (3)

Cons

  • Smelly (4)

Best Uses

  • Bouldering (18)
  • Indoor (18)
  • Outdoors (14)
  • Sprint climbs (4)
  • Long climbs (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid climber (13), Casual adventurer (9)

Reviewed by 23 customers

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Aug

21

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great Shoes!

By ddonnell

from Huntington Beach, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Flexible
  • Great grip
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Bouldering
    • Indoor
    • Outdoor

    Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

    These are all around great shoes. I was going to get less expensive shoes, but once I tried these on there was no way I was going to get anything less than these! Great shoes, definitely worth the extra dough.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    15

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    A great all-around rock shoe

    By JulianK

    from St. Louis, MO

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Rugged
    • Super Heel Rand
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • price

    Best Uses

    • Bouldering
    • Indoor
    • Outdoor

    Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

    These are a great pair of shoes. The straps make them easy to get off and on, and the heel rand is the best one can get. Apart from the heel rand and the stiff midsole, these shoes are much like the less expensive evolv defy. These shoes are stiffer, allowing you to put more weight on your toe, but some comfort when walking is sacrificed (not that you should be able to walk in a climbing shoe). Sizing wise, I went down 1 size from my street shoe (11), and they fit quite well. If i were to buy them again, I would probably go a size and a half down and endure the initial pain of the shoe to have a better eventual fit. These shoes will stretch, but nowhere as much as a leather shoe. Their stretch will mostly be in the width, so don't worry about some initial toe squeezing. Overall, a responsive, well performing rock shoe.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    11

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    ITS ALL IN THE HEEL

    By silversurfer

    from Madison. Wisconsin

    About Me Avid Climber

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Not Adjustable
    • Smelly

    Best Uses

    • Bouldering
    • Indoor
    • Outdoor

    Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

    I love this thing the place where I climb has this massive route where you have to heel hook quite a few times to reach the top, and there extremley sweet heel did the trick.

    The rubber was very nice it was able to support a 210 pound stocky guy (me) while smearing and doing a great job keeping me steady. It is a good shoe I i wear an 11 1/2 street and wear a 10 in this shoe in order to get the fit I wanted but other than that it was a solid fit.

    The one thing I didnt like was that it wasn't as ajustable as the lace ups, but when you get a foot cramp those velcro straps are a godsend. the other thing that I didn't like was that they did get a teeny bit smelly. However, my friend and I had created a shoe softener/anti-microbial/deoderizer/shoe preserver so the smell was gone and the shoe fit better and was a little bit more comfy if it wasn't comfy enough already. This is a great shoe definitley worth it.

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

    TAKE THE TIME TO SIZE IT RIGHT DONT RUN IN AND RUN OUT. THANK YOU, YOUR FEET WILL THANK YOU. great shoe :)

    • Sizing:
    • Feels full size too big
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    23

    2009

    (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    I knew what i was getting and it kept up

    By Anant

    from fargo/atlanta

    About Me Avid Climber

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Bouldering
      • Indoor
      • Outdoor
      • Sprint Climbs

      Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

      I have been using evolve for a long time. So my expectations from the shoe were clear. I knew what size to get and what model to get because i was using the same one before.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      2

      2009

       
      5.0

      Awesome Shoe

      By Theman

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Avid Climber

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Bouldering
        • Indoor

        Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

        Great Shoe. Stays together and hasn't worn out yet. I prefer the evo if your going evolv because of its price and all together versatility. It has a great hook that really helps on small foot holds. there light weight and easy to get on and off. I haven't had a problem yet. I got an 8.5 which is a size smaller. They are still snug months later, but haven't been pinching at all.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jun

        8

        2009

         
        4.0

        mismatch shoe sizes?

        By MellyMel

        from D.C.

        About Me Avid Climber

        Site Member

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

              The shoes themselves are great. I love the heels and the easy escape with velcro closures. A word about sizing: don't listen to those who say buy small! These shoes are synthetic and will not stretch like leather ones. If you toes are really cramped they will remain really cramped! Also, REI doesn't sell split sizes. For ~$30 more you can buy split sizes from the manufacturer directly.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

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              Apr

              16

              2009

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Good shoes, horrible smell

              By Ans

              from Salt Lake City, UT

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Pros

              • Versatile

              Cons

              • Smelly

              Best Uses

              • Bouldering
              • Indoor
              • Sport

              Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

              These were my second pair of rock shoes. I love the fit (almost no stretch, by the way) and the sticky rubber, but the synthetic leather- it just smelled horrible after 2 weeks of use. I can't keep them in the house anymore. I think the real problem is that they breathe like, well, plastic.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Mar

              8

              2009

               
              4.0

              Love it

              By languorouslove

              from CO

              About Me Avid Climber

              Pros

              • Vegan
              • Versatile

              Cons

              • Stinky

              Best Uses

              • Bouldering
              • Indoor
              • Outdoor

              Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

              These shoes are great. They make heel and toe hooks much easier. I appreciate the curve and tension of the sole, stickiness of the rubber, and the velcro straps-- all in all, very good for bouldering. I would recommend this shoe to women as well as men.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Feb

              25

              2009

               
              4.0

              Great shoe

              By mr_mtnbiker

              from Golden, Co

              About Me Avid Climber

              Pros

              • Lightweight
              • Versatile

              Cons

              • Stink

              Best Uses

              • Bouldering
              • Indoor
              • Outdoor

              Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

              I really like these shoes. I've had them since last summer and they have held up great. A million times better than the Madrock Pheonix that I had before. Great heel and toe control.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              30

              2008

               
              4.0

              Get em' tight and it's on...

              By TheBenz

              from Austin, TX

              About Me Avid Climber

              Pros

              • Lightweight
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Bouldering
                • Indoor
                • Outdoor

                Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

                I got these to replace my trusty worn out Defy's. I wear a 10 but got a 9.5. It's tight but worth the pain. These toe and heel hook great in the gym. So far they are wearing well and getting me all over the overhang routes. For a shoe around the $100 range they are not bad at all. Are there better shoes out there? Shure, but for the price the Evo is worth checking out.

                • Gift:
                • Yes
                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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