Seventeen years ago, Evolv began as a vision for climbing’s progressive future. In the years since, their small crew of Southern Californian climbers built Evolv into a creative force. They've collaborated with the generation’s best climbers, made shoes that climbed the world’s hardest problems, and gone head-to-head with the outdoor industry’s biggest companies—always with a scrappy and inventive approach to getting shit done. A lot has changed since they started out. Climbing walls have reshaped the sport and culture of climbing. They're meeting a new kind of climber at the gym, one who defies the traditional ideas of heritage climbing brands. And Evolv itself has grown, with new partnerships that allow us to amplify what they do to a global audience. Today, with the same progressive attitude that got them here, they're beginning a new chapter at Evolv. They're bringing renewed focus to the creativity and personal expression that define modern climbers. Through their climbing projects, they're going to create the future of climbing.
EVOLV SIZING
If the shoe fits, wear it.
At Evolv, we recognize that finding the right-sized climbing shoe is hard. Everyone’s feet are unique and different. Getting the right size and shape that best fits your foot is a complicated process.
Evolv Size Suggestion:
Max Performance: use your street shoe size for an ultra-snug fit.
Performance Fit: add a ½ size to your street shoe for a snug fit that is still comfortable to wear for a full session.
Comfort Fit:add 1 to 1.5 sizes to your street shoe.
The combination of the vegan synthetic upper and stiff heel rand positions your toes forward into a 'power' position - ideal for small features and precise feel when edging. However, the love bum midsole and knuckle box leave ample room, so your toes are not compressed into the top of the rand. The Shaman Lace also has a new tongue design, with less bulk and a slimmer design for an improved fit. Suitable for a variety of foot shapes, the asymmetric lacing provides you with the ability to create a custom fit, leaving you with a shoe that creates a comfortable yet powerful sensation straight out of the box.
The Shaman lace has a stiffer midsole than the Shaman velcro which offers more support when sport climbing and bouldering on small edges. The laces also allow for a more customizable fit.
Remember, climbing shoes are meant to be snug. Excessive dead space inside the shoe can result in the foot slipping inside the shoe. Expect a break-in period as your foot and the shoe adapt to each other.
