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• Three opposing direction strap closures for a dialed in fit and snug arch
• Medium stiffness midsole for a perfect balance of edging and smearing
• Extended toe rand for toe hooking
• Cotton lining to reduce stretch and to maintain the shape of the shoe
• New molded heel
A revised take on the first shoe Chris Sharma designed for his Signature Series, the Pontas II is a versatile all arounder with a loyal following among trad climbers, sport climbers, and boulderers alike. Edging, power, and versatility are the hallmarks of this modern classic.
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| Weight | 264 g Single : 263.7 g / 9.3 oz (Size 9) |
| Closure Type | 3 Velcro closures |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Volume | High |
| Sizing Information |
US sizes : 4-13.5, including half sizes  Evolv-Shoe-Size-Chart.jpg Evolv-Shoe-Fit-Chart.jpg
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| Best Use (Highest Performance) |
All-around Trad / Crack Bouldering |
| Asymmetry | Low |
| Tongue Details | not provided by the brand |
| Last Details | Shape: Flat (comfort) Construction: not provided by the brand not provided by the brand |
| Upper Material | not provided by the brand Synthetic (non-stretch Synthratek upper) |
| Midsole Material | 1.5 mm MX-P : full-length midsole |
| Sole Material | 4.2 mm
TRAX® high friction rubber
Rand: VTR rand (thicker front toe area) |
| Footbed Lining | Microfiber forefoot, leather footbed, cotton heel |
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The Evolv Pontas 2 is a revised version of the first Pontas designed by Chris Sharma. The main additions are a third Velcro strap and a thicker rand in the toe. The sole is the same 4.2mm Trax rubber with a pointy toe tip similar to the popular Five Ten Anasazi VCS and Mad Rock Flash 2.0. This new version also has a slightly improved fit in the heel for better heel hooking. All in all, the Pontas 2 is a comfortable and versatile shoe in the middle price range that offers above average performance. They have enough improvements and new features to move them up higher than the original Pontas in our overall ratings and if we gave an award for versatility, this would be a contender to win for sure. That said, the Shaman is still our favorite Evolv shoe for steeper angles and it's also one of our top-rated shoes overall. The Pontas 2 are more flat which makes them more comfortable to wear for long periods of time so they are better for less steep rock and more varied styles of climbing.
Redesigned for 2012, the Pontas II is a versatile shoe that can handle almost any terrain, from ticky-tacky dime edges in Squamish, British Columbia, to steep, sinker buckets in Skaha, B.C. A flat last with slight asymmetry and an aggressive and form-fitting, rubber-coated heel cup make for an easy-to-wear foot platform. A 1.5mm, full-length MX-P midsole adds stiffness that will last the life of the shoe. The Pontas II fits narrow- to average-width feet and can be sized large for all-day wear or tight for technical faces. Testers loved the 4.2mm TRAX outsole on the new heel that’s 100 percent rubber-coated for improved hooking and scumming, where your feet drag or skid on the wall. Cotton-lined synthetic uppers and a split mesh tongue ease entry and add comfort. Evolv added a third Velcro strap to the Pontas II for superior adjustment. Testers experienced above-average precision and grip on the micro-edges of the long and dead-vertical Petrifying Wall at Squamish as well as the overhanging jugs of Skaha. It’s designed as an all-around shoe and does everything well.
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