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evolv Pontas Rock Shoes
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evolv Pontas Rock Shoes

Item # 782890

$115.00

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Part of the Chris Sharma Signature Series, the high-performance Evolve Pontas rock shoes feature a glovelike fit for your feet that inspires confidence on technical climbs.

  • Ideal for sport climbing, bouldering and gym climbing, the Pontas shoes fuse precision, power and responsiveness
  • Grippy 2.2mm TRAX® rubber duro-rands surround lower part of uppers, protecting feet and enhancing friction; extended toe rands enables toe hooking
  • High-performance 4.2mm TRAX XT-5 high-friction rubber soles stick tenaciously to rock
  • Equipped with 3/4-length semi-stiff midsoles that balance edging power with responsiveness from the toes through the arches
  • KA-1 lasting delivers an asymmetrical toe profile that gives comfortable sensitivity and edging power
  • Flexible and durable Synthratek synthetic suede uppers resist stretching and dry quickly for long life
  • Cotton fiber lining adds comfort by managing moisture inside; lining limits stretching, providing an accurate and predictable fit

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

Made in USA.

Item 782890

evolv Pontas Rock Shoes Specs

Specification

Description

Weight492 grams
LastAsymmetrical
Shape of lastFlat
UpperSynthetic suede
LiningCotton
OutsoleTRAX XT-5 rubber
Can be resoledYes
GenderUnisex

evolv Pontas Rock Shoes Customer Reviews

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evolv Pontas Rock Shoes
 
4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Versatile (5)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Bouldering (4)
    • Indoor (4)
    • Outdoors (4)
    • Long climbs (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Feb

    20

    2009

    (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Favorite Shoes!

    By changorang

    from Davis, Ca

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Bouldering
      • Indoor
      • Long Climbs
      • Outdoor

      Comments about evolv Pontas Rock Shoes:

      So, these were my first Evolv shoes, and so far my favorite! They are great all around shoes! My first rock climbing shoes were from Mad Rock, then I got the Pontas. I also own the Optimus Prime, Kaos, and La Sportiva's Katana. I am personally more of a boulderer, but they are also very comfortable for longer climbs once you've owned them for sometime. I got these guys extra tight (8.5 where I usually wear a 10 in casual shoes).

      • 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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      (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      28

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      ...

      By Infinity

      from Albuquerque, NM

      About Me Competitive Climber

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • Poor Endurance
      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Bouldering
      • Indoor
      • Long Climbs
      • Outdoor
      • Sprint Climbs

      Comments about evolv Pontas Rock Shoes:

      If you are at all familiar with Evolv, you understand that they use an extremely soft, sticky rubber, which for smearing is good, but I wore out my last evolvs in three months. That said, these have a decent design. The toe hooking is wonderful, but there is a lot of dead space in this heel unlike the optimus. Also, these shoes are a little painful if sized for performance because the big toe area will not flex due to the thick rubber. Now for the good. These shoes have carried me up the hardest boulder problems I have ever touched, and they edge like freaks. The smearing is excellent and the heel, though huge, grabs anything. These also do not suffer from the stinky problem because they are not synthetically lined like the Defy. As well, these shoes are EXTREMELY soft feeling and are likely very comfy if sized for comfort.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too small
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      4

      2009

      (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      we aren't chris sharma

      By chris sharma wannabe

      from tacoma, wa

      About Me Avid Climber

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Rugged
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Bouldering
        • Indoor
        • Long Climbs
        • Outdoor

        Comments about evolv Pontas Rock Shoes:

        well its washington so mostly indoor use for me! but i cant wait till summer! it takes the breaking in but once you have then well...... i dont have to take it off right after a route! well it keeps an edge, and the rubber it quite sticky!
        id say the only thing thats bad is it dyes your foot yellow when showered with. lol!

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        16

        2009

         
        5.0

        great overall shoe

        By vunamese

        from Anchorage, AK and Los Angeles, CA

        About Me Avid Climber

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Sticky rubber
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bouldering
          • Indoor
          • Outdoor

          Comments about evolv Pontas Rock Shoes:

          I purchased these shoes after having owned mad rock hookers, 5.10 dragons, and evolv defys (my first climbing shoes). I'm on my second pair now and I have no serious complaints whatsoever. These shoes hold up for regular indoor and/or outdoor climbing.
          The trax rubber (I haven't gotten the opportunity to climb on the ecotrax) is not as sticky as 5.10 stealth but hold out much longer. I've been climbing about 3 days a week and outdoors about every other week since February and the rubber is still holding up very well. Toe and heel hooks very well and perform well and balances sensitivity with durability. for performance, order about a size and a half smaller than your street shoe

          • 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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          Mar

          11

          2009

          (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          didnt disappoint me

          By hychu

          from irvine, ca

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Reliable
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Technique

            Comments about evolv Pontas Rock Shoes:

            these were the first pair of shoes i got, and i didnt realize how great they were in terms of performance until later on. rubber on the shoes are great and solid. you can edge very well, weight is well distributed all over. mine are a size too small, so they are very tight, and responsive to whatever my feet do. pretty much, these shoes has never failed me.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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