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• Medium stiffness for edging and jamming support
• Breathable mesh tongue with lace pocket and perforated upper
The Royale is a popular entry level leather shoe that is comfortable, stiff and durable. As a leather shoe with partial lining, it breaks in nicely with slight stretch.
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| Weight | 573 g Single : 286.3 g / 10.1 oz (Size 9) |
| Closure Type | Lace |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Volume | Wide |
| Sizing Information |
US Men sizes : 3-13.5, 14, 15, including half sizes  Evolv-Shoe-Size-Chart.jpg Evolv-Shoe-Fit-Chart.jpg
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| Best Use (Highest Performance) |
All-around Sport / Face |
| 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 Leather |
| Midsole Material | 2.0 mm MX-P : half-length midsole |
| Sole Material | 4.2 mm
TRAX® high friction rubber
Rand: VTR rand (thicker front toe area) |
| Footbed Lining | Lined forefoot, no lining in the back |
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So how do they perform? Well I can't say they are a sensitive high performance shoe – they simply aren't, but they are not supposed to be. They are sticky enough to be reassuring, but lack the finesse of a more technical shoe - when it comes to placing your feet everything feels a little remote, almost as though you're wearing somebody else's feet. With their board lasting and rubber they are meant to be a basic, climb all day on easy routes shoe, and as such they fare quite favourably.
So would I buy this shoe? Selling at just under £60 they do make for an ideal first shoe, as long as the buyer understands their limitations. Alternatively they would make an excellent mountain route shoe or for instructors looking for a shoe which they can loan to clients for the day, or for those looking for a protective shoe for climbing cracks. They pretty much do exactly what it says on the tin – what more could you ask for?
We give the Royale a thumbs-up as the review’s most affordable shoe. It’s a sturdy, well-built novice boot, designed with a hefty 5mm TRAX XT-5 sole and double toe rand. For toe-dragging beginners, these features will translate to durability, though more advanced climbers might find the fit a tad clunky. That said, the Royale is very comfortable: it has a leather upper (lined in front, not in back), a 2mm, stiff, full-length midsole, and a flat, symmetric last.
