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Evolv Shaman Climbing Shoe
  • Evolv Shaman Climbing Shoe
  • Evolv Shaman Climbing Shoe
  • Evolv Shaman Climbing Shoe
  • Evolv Shaman Climbing Shoe
  • Evolv Shaman Climbing Shoe
  • Evolv Shaman Climbing Shoe
  • Evolv Shaman Climbing Shoe

Shaman

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Description

The Shaman is a modern cambered shoe designed for the climber who challenges themselves with different types of climbing. Equally home on overhanging gymnastic and steep routes that require precise footwork. The vegan synthetic upper is built on an aggressively profiled last will ensure your foot is always in a power position and that the shoe will not stretch too much over time. Excelling on every angle and rock type, if there was one shoe to rule them all, it would be Shaman. The tensioned heel rand will provide enough power and support to bear down on small edges, while yielding enough to climb those off vertical angles. The love bump plastic midsole places your toes into a crimped power position, while the knuckle box provides room, so you do not smash your toes against the top of the toe rand, these two features work in parallel to eliminate dead space under your toes and creates a comfortable and powerful sensation out of the box.

Retail price

US$ 199.00

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Weight 493 g

Single : 246.6 g / 8.7 oz (Size 9)
Pair : 493.3 g / 17.4 oz (Size 9)
(we converted ounces to grams)

Closure Type 2 Velcro closures
Gender Men
Volume High
Sizing Information US sizes : M 5-14 including half sizes, 15, W 6-15 including half sizes, 16
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Best Use (Highest Performance) Trad / Crack
Sport / Face
Over-hanging
Asymmetry Aggressive
Tongue Details not provided by the brand
Last Details Shape: Downturned (performance)
Construction: not provided by the brand
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Upper Material not provided by the brand  Synthetic (Synthratek VX)
Midsole Material 1.6 mm  MX-P Half-length Love Bump midsole & dark spine heel
Sole Material 4.2 mm  TRAX® SAS
Rand: VTR rand (thicker front toe area)
Footbed Lining

Unlined

Love Bump/Knuckle Box Technology

Love Bump/Knuckle Box

The combination of the Knuckle Box and Love Bump force your toes into a position of power while remaining incredibly comfortable. The Knuckle Box makes room for your big toe knuckle to rest in a curled position without having to push fabric and rubber out of the way which cause hot spots in other shoes. The Love Bump fills the dead space under your toes while putting much needed energy towards the edging surface. These two features work together to provide an incredible edging platform.
Trax® Rubber Technology

Trax® Rubber

TRAX XT® high friction rubber is formulated to be the highest performing rubber on the market. TRAX-XT®has a perfect balance of high friction and edging power on different types of rock and plastic holds while performing consistently over a wide range of temperatures.
Other Shoe Versions male female

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Outdoor Gear Lab Gear Review rating 4/5

The Shaman has won the heart of many climbers and a fair few awards along the way. However, when comparing these shoes to our other favorites, we couldn't get past the softness of the rubber as a key factor in our assessment. This rubber limits the edging ability compared to other high-end models, and with a lot of rubber underfoot, it doesn't compensate for that by being more sensitive. The toe also feels somewhat blunt, so it's harder to fit into small spaces or to place on thin edges. As with any high-end climbing shoe, the final decision will come down to personal preference and what you're climbing.

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