How to Choose Rock Climbing Shoes

Combining downturned toes, tensioned midsoles and compression closures, the women's evolv Shaman Pro LV climbing shoes are sensitive and powerful for comp-style bouldering and steep leads.
Imported.
View all evolv Women's Climbing ShoesBest Use | Rock Climbing |
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Climbing Shoe Type | Aggressive |
Last | Slip-lasted |
Upper | Synthetic lux microsuede |
Lining | Synthetic lux microsuede |
Outsole | 4.2 mm TRAX high-friction rubber |
Footwear Closure | Strap |
Can Be Resoled | Yes |
Vegan | Yes |
Gender | Women's |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1 oz. |
Climbing Shoe Volume | Low |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 5 Womens/4 Mens | 5.5 Womens/4.5 Mens | 6 Womens/5 Mens | 6.5 Womens/5.5 Mens | 7 Womens/6 Mens | 7.5 Womens/6.5 Mens | 8 Womens/7 Mens | 8.5 Womens/7.5 Mens | 9 Womens/8 Mens | 9.5 Womens/8.5 Mens | 10 Womens/9 Mens | 10.5 Womens/9.5 Mens | 11 Womens/10 Mens | 11.5 Womens/10.5 Mens | 12 Womens/11 Mens | 12.5 Womens/11.5 Mens | 13 Womens/12 Mens | 13.5 Womens/12.5 Mens | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 |
U.S. Men's | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 |
EU | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 |
Evolv shoes are not designed to be downsized.
Evolv sizing uses three categories of fit: Max Performance, Performance, and Comfort.
Max Performance : Choose street shoe size. Ultra-snug fit to deliver the maximum possible performance.
Performance : Choose street shoe size and add .5 to 1.0 size. Snug fit for longer sessions.
Comfort : Choose street shoe size and add 1.0 to 1.5 sizes. Comfortable fit for multi-pitch or entry level.
VOLUME
All Evolv climbing shoes come in Low Volume and Medium Volume models.
Low Volume : Designed for a maximum performance fit and lower volume foot shapes.
Medium Volume : Designed for a performance fit and average volume foot shapes.
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I want to start this out by saying I am a huge fan of evolv--the phantoms are some of the best climbing shoes I've owned. With that out of the way, let's get into the review. These are in almost every way similar to the phantoms--fit, rubber, feel, strap enclosure. These perform excellent in nearly every situation. BUT these have a CRITICAL design flaw, and that is the straps used to tighten these puppies down. The strap is a different, much thinner material than the phantoms. My first pair lasted two sessions before the strap was severed while toe hooking. I thought "hmm, maybe these straps were just defective, I'll return and give it another shot with a new pair." Fortunately and unfortunately the second pair lasted about two months before the strap ripped yet again on a toe hook. I have never had such an issue with my multiple pairs of phantoms. If it were not for this issue, I would give these 5/5 stars and they would be right up at the top of my favorite shoes. Hopefully they can work on this for future models.
Strap broke after a few sesh.The heel popped so many times. Great rubber. Evolv just need to fix these issues with this shoe!