Evolv Shaman Climbing Shoe

Product Descriptions

REI Description: Developed from the ground up by Chris Sharma, the evolv Shaman rock shoes incorporate an aggressive downturned shape and high-quality materials to meet your needs on steep routes. Downturned shape features a roomy toe box to allow your big toes to stay bent in a position of power while you're climbing. Toe rands of varying thicknesses enhance durability in high-wear zones, such as the front of the toe, without being cumbersome. High-performance, 4.2mm TRAX XT-5 high-friction rubber soles stick tenaciously to rock. 3 rip-and-stick straps draw the arches of the shoes into your feet for an excellent fit. Flexible and durable synthetic suede uppers resist stretching and dry quickly. Full-length MX-P 1.5mm midsoles have medium stiffness for edging power on long face routes yet are flexible enough for smearing. Microfiber lining in the forefeet, cotton in the heels and leather on the footbeds limit stretching and offer great comfort. The evolv Shaman rock shoes are part of the Chris Sharma Signature Series.

RockCreek Description: The Evolv Shaman is the most advanced, highest-performance climbing shoe that Evolv has ever released, designed from scratch by Chris Sharma. It fits like a glove, and is the most comfortable down-turned climbing shoe we've ever tried. Imagine: a no-compromises, aggressive, technical climbing shoe that doesn't feel like a torture device!Built on a new last, with a strong downward camber and asymmetrical profile, the Evolv Shaman is perfect for hardcore sport climbing and bouldering steep terrain. The ?knuckle box? distributes weight across your big toe, and the "love bump" midsole keeps that toe in a position of power for edging while also helping these shoes retain their downturned shape. The tensioned heel and arch rand eliminate dead space in the arch, transferring even more power to the toes, and a heel counter provides additional tension for secure heel hooks. Triple velcro straps keep the arch from flattening out on you.The guys at Evolv have worked tirelessly with Chris Sharma on this shoe, tweaking and modifying prototypes repeatedly until they were absolutely perfect, and the Evolv Shaman is a worthy result. Even Sharma's girlfriend is impressed!

Backcountry Description: Evolv's mad scientists melted down lightning bolts, kryptonite, pure attitude, and locks of Chris Sharma's hair to create the mold for the Shaman Climbing Shoe. At a top secret unveiling, several people were carried away on stretchers after fainting at the sight of the Shaman's revolutionary and aggressive profile. Built with input from the master himself, this shoe features a love bump under the toe to eliminate deadspace and a heel counter for structure and tension. Throw in Evolv's proprietary Trax XT high-friction rubber and the result is a shoe that's so advanced, it can even help you find features in drywall.