Evolv Addict & Five Ten Moccasym - Shoe Review!

My feet have been in rock shoes for over 35 years, which means that although my pads are pretty ugly to look at, they are at least tough! For steep crack climbing I enjoy both the Evolv and the Moccasym. The comparison is not an easy one, although when I’m climbing in Joshua Tree in November or April, where the temps can range into the high 70’s or 80’s: I do tend to slip on the Evlov Addict more often than not. The Addict offers a slightly softer feel, along with a wider fit and a low profile toe. Many of my friends have mentioned that the Evolv, ‘Trax’ rubber is not as sticky as they would like, but I have found that as long as I keep the soles of my shoes clean, that they stick just fine. As for cracks, the Addict makes it easy to stuff my mangled toes into a wide variety of cracks. Joshua Tree rock has a value of 40 grit sandpaper, which helps the ‘Trax’ Rubber stick to almost any route, and with a price under $100 bucks, the Evolv are pretty hard to beat!