Evolv X1

The Evolv X1 is a top end, high performance bouldering and sport climbing shoe designed to be sensitive yet aggressive for sending hard, athletic routes.

Arguably offering more sensitivity and feel than any shoe currently available, the Evolv X1 is built on a medium volume, downturned last making it ideal for hard climbing. The single Velcro strap closure makes it easy to get on and off, whilst the Trax SAS outsole and massive toe patch give the X1 a true sock like fit and feel on the wall.

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Features

Sensitive EX-P midsole
High tension heel rand
Single hook and loop closure system

Specification

Colour: Blue
Lining: Unlined
Midsole: EX-P: 0.6mm
Outsole: 4.2mm TRAX® SAS outsole
Upper: Synthetic (perforated Synthratek fabric)
Gender: Male
Last: Downturned semi-symmetric profile
Closure: Strap
Weight: 465g (Pair 8)

Help with sizing your rock climbing shoes

If you require some assistance with sizing this shoe to your particular needs click here: Rock Climbing Shoe Sizing Guide

Customer Reviews

4.3 Based on 7 reviews

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01/03/2021

james

United Kingdom

great if they fit

I bought a 10.5 uk with my street size being a 10 after reading buying half a size up was necessary due to evolv inconsistent sizing, and I can literally barely fit my foot in them. my brother who is a street size uk8.5 tried them on who's not a climber and said there wearable but not comfortable, for this type of shoe I would say that is a perfect fit. I would suggest sizing up at least 1 whole size for these minimum. unfortunately they don't have my size now to size up, so I will continue searching, hence 3 stars, otherwise it looks a great shoe with lots of soft rubber, not sure who good it would be at smearing...

Evolv X1

12/02/2020

Steve W.

3rd time lucky!

Beaware these evolvs are not true to size! Ordered a size 7uk as that is my street size. Could not even get them on. Sent back for a 7.5uk and managed to get them on once but nearly put my back out in the process. Swapped again for a size 8uk and having worn them on the wall a few times and round the house they a perfect. Very supportive. Rock and run are the real stars here as they swapped the size twice for me without fuss so thanks

Bodi O.

Very comfy shoe, Good grip

11/02/2020

Neeraj P.

Solid choice

Really good. The rubber and fit are great. Not painful to break in. One small issue was that for me personally, the heel felt baggy on heel hooks.

Gus T.

Fantastic shoes

Some of the bed shoes I've ever used. Super sticky and a bargain price. As soon as I broke in the first pair I ordered a second as they were so cheap