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$evolv Elektra VTR Rock Shoes - Women\'s$

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evolv Elektra VTR Rock Shoes - Women's

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Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned pro, the women's evolv Elektra VTR rock shoes give your feet the comfort and performance needed to master most styles of climbing.

Female climbers of any skill level as well as climbers with narrow, low-profile feet will truly appreciate the special shaping of these rock shoes
evolv VTR-3D technology features toe rands of varying thicknesses to enhance durability in high-wear zones, such as the front of the toe, without being cumbersome
Teardrop MX-P 1mm half-length midsoles add edging power without sacrificing flexibility and sensitivity for technical moves and smearing
High-performance 4.2mm TRAX XT-5 high-friction rubber soles cling to rock
Comfortable bedroom-slipper-feel lets you climb all day on long multi-pitch routes or at the gym without mashing your toes
Convenient dual rip-and-stick strap closure system and padded, breathable tongues lock feet in and allow quick exits
Flexible and durable Synthratek synthetic suede uppers resist stretching and dry quickly for long life
KWA-1 women-specific lasting delivers an asymmetric toe profile that gives sensitivity and edging power while maintaining comfort
Nylon linings add comfort by managing moisture inside and work with dual heel loops to ease entry

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 7.5.

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evolv Elektra VTR Rock Shoes - Women's Customer Reviews

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evolv Elektra Rock Shoes - Women's

3.8

(based on 10 reviews)

70%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (7)
Versatile (6)

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor (9)
Bouldering (7)
Outdoors (5)
Sprint climbs (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  43%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  75%
  (6 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid climber (4), Casual/ recreational (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

Reviewed by 10 customers

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Mar

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

can't complain

By climbs a lot

from St. Paul, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Smelly

Best Uses

Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about evolv Elektra Rock Shoes - Women's:

These are the shoes that I learned to climb in, and they were great! They took in mostly indoor climbs and bouldering and even some outdoor climbs and held up better than some other shoes I've observed. I have small girly feet and wear about a 6 in a street shoe, and a 5.5 in these were pretty good. As told they didn't stretch that I noticed, and again as promised I did find them to be fairly comfortable. I love the velcro straps, and I found them to be appropriate for me in performance for learing to climb.
Only downfall? I've heard rumors that evolv makes a smelly shoe, this is true.

May

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great shoe, short lived?

By climb and travel

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Flimsy

Best Uses

Indoor
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about evolv Elektra Rock Shoes - Women's:

Out of four pairs of climbing shoes I have owned over the last four years, these are my favorite. The toebox is not very stiff so they would not be good for lots of trad/crack climbing, but it allows me to feel footholds very well on sport climbs and is great for delicate food placement. The bottoms have very good friction also. The perfect shoe for a petite balancy climber!
The cons - I climbed 2-3 times a week all fall and took these shoes on a 2 week trip to Nevada, to come back in the spring they already had a hole in them. So they do not last very long, but maybe it is just because I climbed a lot. Also I went a size down from my street shoe size (what i usually do) and had no problem all fall in New England, but they did get fairly tight in Nevada under the hot desert sun; something to consider when sizing. May also have contributed to them falling apart quickly - the sole was fine but it was a hole in the toe issue.
re velcro - if you are skeptical about things getting stuck in it, this velcro has held up pretty well even in the mess that is my bag. So it has some good stick to it.
Overall, I loved them from day 1 and will be buying a second pair to replace my worn out ones!

Mar

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good Buy

By Caitlin the explorer

from Tempe, AZ

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Fit Feet Well
Versatile

Cons

Get stiff with sweat

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about evolv Elektra Rock Shoes - Women's:

I Climb indoor with these shoes about 3 times a week, and I climb outdoors with them about 2 times a month. They have stood up well. Im very surprised how comfortable they are, even though they are (purposefully) a little small. I also have a very wide foot, and was worried about that, but my feet fit just fine. I think they are a great shoe for starting or intermediate climbers. Love not having laces as well!

Mar

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great to begin with

By cynthia.878

from McAllen, TX

About Me Getting Started

See all my reviews

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor

Comments about evolv Elektra Rock Shoes - Women's:

Ive only been climbing for a few months, and these are my first pair of climbing shoes. They have been awesome, I ordered my street shoe size, and they fit perfectly.

The only thing is that they have stretched out quite a bit, and then the top part of the shoe (toe area) can't be tightened at all since the velcro straps are further down. But I do climb about 5 times a week so maybe thats why they stretched out so fast. These are great shoes, and I would buy them over and over again if only they were lace ups.

Feb

2010

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect for bouldering, and other ... !

By porterg23

from Jacksonville, FL

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Lightweight
Versatile
Young-climber friendly

Cons

A bit too narrow

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about evolv Elektra Rock Shoes - Women's:

The New Elektra climbing shoes are a miracle in disguise. I am a 14 year old girl who loves to boulder and sprint climb. These shoes are really stable and reliable for any type of indoor or outdoor climb. I ordered these shoes a week ago and I haven't had he chance to use them on an outdoor climb, because live in flat Florida, but I am sure that they would work just fine. I love these shoes and the only con is they are a bit too narrow because all of the other climbing shoe I have owned have been a bit wider, but nothing can change how amazingly AWESOME this shoes are!!!

Jan

2012

4.0

Decent shoe

By a-lex

from UT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about evolv Elektra Rock Shoes - Women's:

I climb in these a couple times a week. Great for gym climbing and outdoor single pitches. I love the velcro and being able to take them off when I'm done with a climb. I don't wear these on longer multi-pitch outings though. The only downside is they are stinkier than a lot of other shoes.

Dec

2011

4.0

Great shoe for the price

By NewCalifornian

from Santa Barbara, CA

About Me Getting Started

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about evolv Elektra Rock Shoes - Women's:

I'm new to rock climbing, so I had help with the sizing when buying this shoe. I usually wear a 10 womens, but bought 8.5 womens climbing shoes. So far, they have stretched a little, but not as much as a leather shoe.

Oct

2011

3.0

Good Shoes

By The Norwegian

from Yosemite, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy on and off velcro
Versatile

Cons

Not Adjustable

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor

Comments about evolv Elektra Rock Shoes - Women's:

I got these shoes because of the velcro option of getting them fast off and on. However, this didn't give me as much options in adjustment and my feet didn't feel as secure. The velcro didn't win me over because I'd rather have the fit.

Jul

2011

3.0

an "okay" shoe

By MaddiAlyssa

from Dallas, texas

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Bad smell
Stretches
Wears quickly

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor

Comments about evolv Elektra Rock Shoes - Women's:

these shoes are an okay shoe for someone who doesnt often climb....because they wear out really quick, ive had mine for approximatly 6 months and i am buying new shoes already. The shoes stretched a significant amount even though many climbers said that they shouldn't, but they have (many people with the same shoe have the same complaint)...the shoes make your feet smell terrible! and the sole becomes smooth and slippery rather quickly...they are a decent shoe but not for how much I climb

Apr

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

sizing issues

By 4874w558

from Madison,WI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Inexpensive
Lightweight

Cons

Doesn't deal with sweat
Slips on small holds
Toe box too big

Best Uses

Comments about evolv Elektra Rock Shoes - Women's:

I got the elektras in a half size smaller than my normal shoe size (since evolve claims to work at the street shoe size). I don't have a very narrow foot, but I had way too much velcro trailing (shoe was too wide) and way too much room in the toe box. Toe hooks were near impossible since the extra fabric/rubber bunched on the top of my foot, and it seemed I was slipping off way more small holds than normal. After a few hours in the gym, my foot was sliding in the shoe from sweat. It seems like this shoe would be ok as a beginner/all-around shoe, but it doesn't feel stable on smaller toe-holds. I would recommend that if you do get this shoe, you size down.