Evolv: Optimus Prime Rock Climbing Shoes

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Description

Evolv: Optimus Prime Rock Climbing Shoes - Altrec.com Product Description:

Based on Chris Sharma's climbing expertise and design ideas, the Evolv Optimus Prime Rock Climbing Shoe is the fourth model in the Sharma Signature Series. Designed like no other climbing shoe on the market, the Optimus Prime has a symmetric, round toe box, downcambered last, and deeper fitting and stiffer heel. The oval grid pattern rand provides additional protection and improved toe-hooking abilities while a Velcro closure keeps the Optimus Prime fit tight and secure.

Semi symmetrical down cambered profile with CS1 last
4.2 mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber sole
2.2mm TRAX® duro-rand
Perforated elastic Synthratek synthetic upper with moisture wicking qualities
Cotton fiber lining in heel cup and toe box
MPX-1: 1.3mm stiff poly-dynamic full-length midsole

Customer Reviews (4)

Evolv: Optimus Prime Rock Climbing Shoes - 4 Reviews

Brando - 2008-12-11
Interesting shape but great performance! Really nice down camber for overhangs but they don't scrunch my toes together like other shoes. pretty low volume around the toes but it makes for a more secure fit for sure!

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2009-07-10
great for heels and small round toes, not so great for edging I love Evolve- they fit my feet well. I wear a size 6 womens street shoe and a size 5 in the blue evolve (Hera), which I love! Initially I got the same equivalent size as I wear in the Hera- which was a 4- way TOO SMALL! A 5 is snug so that's what I have. 5.5 would probably be more comfortable, but as I was looking for high performance for short, tough problems, I'm sticking with the 5. I was looking for a slightly more aggressive shoe for overhanging sport and bouldering routes. I found it in the optimus prime. The heel sticks to whatever you put it on- and has some extra padding without loss of sensitivity so the heels are not as painful as in some other shoes. I don't recommend the shoes for slabby or vertical climbing. Due to the rounded toe, they don't edge nearly as well as other shoes I've worn.

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Steve - 2009-07-22
I can climb stuff I couldn't before I previously only had big wall shoes and have gotten into bouldering. A little tougher to get a lot of contact for smearing than my other shoes, but I expected that. I can definitely climb stuff on the bouldering wall I couldn't before. I think it edges just fine for me. I wear a size 14-15 street shoe and got these from altrec because they actually have them in 13.5, which curl my toes the slightest amount but seem to be just fine. Climbing on the tiny crystals has always been tough for me with my big feet but these do it without a problem.

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