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Evolv Evo 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
Evolve Evo rock shoes have multi-thickness 4.2mm TRAX XF-3 high friction rubber soles that 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.

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evolv Evo Rock Shoes Customer Reviews

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evolv Evo Rock Shoes

3.9

(based on 37 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Versatile (22)
Lightweight (19)
Rugged (8)
Comfortable (4)
Weather proof (4)

Cons

Bad smell (7)
Flimsy (4)

Best Uses

Indoor (30)
Bouldering (28)
Outdoors (26)
Sprint climbs (8)
Long climbs (5)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  66%
  (21 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  97%
  (34 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (18), Avid climber (17)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

Reviewed by 37 customers

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Nov

2008

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A great all-around rock shoe

By JulianK

from St. Louis, MO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Aug

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

If you need single pitch shoes, buy em

By SomeRandomGuy

from Glendale, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight
Sticky

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

These shoes are great. - Ive been wearing them for about 3 months now and I think the rubber is getting about ready to need replacing, but I think the mileage has been pretty good though.

I climb at least 2x a week in the gym and about every other weekend outdoors.

These shoes edge *VERY WELL* and I really like the ~unique heels that allow for nice heel hooks. - The rubber is awesome and smears wonderfully.

Depending on the street shoe, Im generally a 12-14 and Im wearing a 12.5 in these and they are not comfortable for anything more than enough time to climb a single pitch (wearing a sz44 in 5 fingers FYI)- and they come off in between climbs in the gym.

I wouldn't do multi-pitch with these for the reason mentioned, but am going to buy another pair to fill in while my others get new rubber.

I don't get the stink factor that others have mentioned, so either I'm not as smelly (unlikely), or perhaps the copious time airing out is helpful.

Aug

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Shoes!

By ddonnell

from Huntington Beach, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Jul

2008

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

ITS ALL IN THE HEEL

By silversurfer

from Madison. Wisconsin

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

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 :)

Apr

2011

2.0

you can do better

By aschmalz

from North-central New Mexico

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Cons

Awful smell
Not durable

Best Uses

Outdoor

Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

Bought these shoes as an upgrade from my first pair of shoes. I originally had a pair of mad rock lace-ups and I didnt have any of the problems with them that I'm having with these evolvs. The rubber around the toe wore out extremely fast on this shoe. Also, they smell TERRIBLE. My advice try something else...

Feb

2011

4.0

Not too shabby!

By gbrunner14

from Frederick,MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Versatile
Weather Resistant

Cons

Flimsy

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

These were my first pair of shoes and I gotta say, not bad at all. The price was great, the Velcro allow for easy on and off. The best shoes I've had for bouldering (great for practicing heel locks). Only con is I wish I would have bought them smaller, they stretch more than you think. I went a full size down from my regular shoe size, I would recommend a size and a half, two if you can handle the pain and numbness of your toes for a couple weeks! Overall, I would def buy again.

Sep

2010

5.0

Comfy for flat feet

By Toy Bravery

from Jersey City, NJ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight
Rugged
Versatile
Weather Resistant

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor

Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

I was just coming off of physical therapy for my heel spur and the rental shoes were just god awfully uncomfortable. I picked these bad boys up and now I can climb without the discomfort.

Jul

2010

5.0

Great shoe

By Justin climbs

from Albuquerque

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Smelly

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

This is the first pair of climbing shoes i have purchased and i have no regrets. Iv used these shoes on many climbs indoor/outdoor and on diffent types of rock. I feel like the shoes stick like glue to just about anything. As Im sure people have told you these shoes do not breath well and as a result they smell really really bad. other than that nothing is wrong with them

May

2010

(0 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Mind the toes!

By FrankDK

from Twin Cities, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Flimsy

Best Uses

Indoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

These were my first climbing shoes. As a beginner, I'd expect to be a little hard on them at first. But, after nine months of climbing indoors once (or twice in a good week) a week, the toes of both shoes have worn through completely. There's no discernable wear anywhere else on the rubber--just the toes. Weren't these the shoes with Evolv's fancy rand with extra rubber on high-wear areas?

May

2010

5.0

My first climbing shoe

By Ty Wince

from Mesa, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about evolv Evo Rock Shoes:

This is my first climbing shoe. I got it about a half size smaller than my street shoe, but it fits awesome. This shoe fit my foot best out of the ones I tried. I let mine air out after I climb and they don't smell too bad. They stick to the wall nice and the velcro makes em easy to get in and out of.