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evolv Defy Lace Climbing Shoes - Men's
$139.00
An advanced entry-level option with slight camber and a more asymmetric fit, the men's evolv Defy Lace climbing shoes create a more precise connection between climber and hold.
Key Details
Climbing Shoe Type
Neutral
Last
Slip-lasted
Can Be Resoled
Yes
Upper
Synthetic microsuede
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- Designed for a snug fit and average volume foot shapes
- PSR 5
- Vegan synthetic uppers
- Speed laces
- Slight camber
- 1.6 mm full-length plastic midsoles
- TRAX 4.2 mm rubber
Imported.
Sizing note from manufacturer: evolv shoes are not designed to be downsized. evolv sizing uses 3 categories of fit:
View all evolv Men's Climbing Shoes- Max Performance: Ultra Snug. Use street shoe size.
- Performance: Snug. Add .5 to 1.0 sizes to street shoe size.
- Comfort: Relaxed. Add 1.0 to 1.5 sizes to street shoe size.
- PSR 1-3: highly sensitive smearing and volumes.
- PSR 4-7: Versatile for smearing and edging.
- PSR 8-10: Powerful for small holds.
| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Climbing Shoe Type | Neutral |
| Last | Slip-lasted |
| Upper | Synthetic microsuede |
| Outsole | 4.2 mm TRAX high-friction rubber |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 2 oz. |
| Climbing Shoe Volume | High |
evolv Footwear - Men's (various styles)
| 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 5 Mens/6 Womens | 5.5 Mens/6.5 Womens | 6 Mens/7 Womens | 6.5 Mens/7.5 Womens | 7 Mens/8 Womens | 7.5 Mens/8.5 Womens | 8 Mens/9 Womens | 8.5 Mens/9.5 Womens | 9 Mens/10 Womens | 9.5 Mens/10.5 Womens | 10 Mens/11 Womens | 10.5 Mens/11.5 Womens | 11 Mens/12 Womens | 11.5 Mens/12.5 Womens | 12 Mens/13 Womens | 12.5 Mens/13.5 Womens | 13 Mens/14 Womens | 13.5 Mens/14.5 Womens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Men's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 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. Women's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 |
| EU | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 48.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 |
Sizing Notes
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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Location:Phoenix, AZ
Age:18–24
Experience Level:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Used for::Trad Climbing
2 days ago
Definitely Recommend!!
Yes , I recommend this product
Was super surprised by how well these shoes have performed in the past month I have been wearing them. I have over 5 years of experience outside and these shoes hold their own. The shoes is stiff and drives power to the feet well. These shoes have danced up the delicate granite slabs and swam up splitter desert cracks. Not as good as a pair of TC pros, but better than the finales/Anasazi laces/remoras/tarantulaces. I mean literally anything is better than tarantulaces lol
Age:18–24
Experience Level:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Used for::Trad Climbing
1 month ago
Evolv Defy Lace
Yes , I recommend this product
New climber here! Was looking for a good shoe that wasnt too basic but not too advanced. I love the lace up feature and overall feel of the shoe. I ordered a size 44.5 would recommend going up a size from your regular street shoe. Overall super happy and wohld order again.
Review originally posted on Evolv
4 months ago
Super comfortable shoe!
Yes , I recommend this product
Super comfortable shoe! I'm surprised that such great comfort can come with such impressive precision. It's perfect for long routes, and thanks to the lace-up closure, it fits perfectly. It's lightweight and comfortable, and the rubber is suuuuper sticky. Love them!
Review originally posted on Evolv
Location:Loveland, CO
Age:45–54
Experience Level:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Used for::Gym Climbing
8 months ago
Nice quality shoe just runs small
Yes , I recommend this product
I normally wear a 8.5 womens street shoe but these run very small. I had to buy eu43 or womens 11. I felt the LV version were way too narrow and I have a medium width foot. Quality seems good. I needed a shoe with less heel bite as I have an achilles injury.
Age:45–54
Experience Level:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Used for::Gym Climbing