Gear Review: The Evolv Shaman Climbing Shoe (2016)

Overall, the Shaman is a great step forward for the Evolve team towards creating a more technical rock climbing shoe. The Shaman excels when climbing on overhanging terrain and the aggressive shape of the Shaman feels much more comfortable than its counterpart. At the forefront of its strength is its comfort. Out of the box, the Shaman feels comfortable and that comfort last all the way to that long day out, whether your multi-pitch climbing or just trying to fit a 100 pitches into the day. Finally, the heel of the Shaman is top class and rivals any other heel on the market. On the downside of its design, the Shaman falls short when it comes to climbing on vertical terrain, with the toe rubber not holding its form when pushing on small holds. Nonetheless, The Evolv Shaman is a welcome addition to the climbing shoe market and for those looking for a comfortable yet aggressive shoe, the Evolv Shaman will certainly not dissappoint.