Evolv Defy Review

The Evolv Defy is one of the best values in climbing shoes. This new and improved model has a slightly better fitting heel, coated Velcro tabs for increased durability and a splash of color. Other than that not a lot has changed from the previous version. The rubber is the same high friction 4.2mm TRAX with a 1mm half length midsole. The overall design is still nearly identical. The pointy toe and Velcro design is very similar to many of the top rated shoes out there. It is one of the best selling shoes at most Bay Area climbing gyms and according to Evolv.com "the best selling shoe in the country." It climbs good, looks cool and only costs $89. You can almost buy two pair for the price of an upper-end climbing shoe - one tight pair for hard climbs and one pair a half-size bigger for all-day climbing comfort.