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evolv Defy Lace LV Climbing Shoes - Women's
$139.00
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An advanced entry-level option with slight camber and a more asymmetric fit, the women's evolv Defy Lace LV 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
- Low Volume (LV) is designed for a maximum performance fit and lower volume foot shapes
- The LV model has 6% lower overall volume than Defy Lace for narrower feet or a snugger, higher-performance fit
- 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 Women'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 | Women's |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 pound |
| Climbing Shoe Volume | Low |
evolv Footwear - Women's (various styles)
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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