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Evolv
X1 Climbing Shoe

2.8333333333333335 out of 5 stars
6 Review

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X1 Climbing Shoe

Most climbing shoes are suitable for the easier climbs in the gym, but the Evolv Men's X1 Climbing Shoe thrives on the cruxes of the most overhung routes. This shoe is Evolv's inexpensive option for hardcore climbers on a budget, so all of them. It sports a sharp aggression for extreme precision on steeper-than-steep boulder problems, and its moderate asymmetry keeps comfy on long, demanding sport routes. Evolv made it with a non-stretch synthetic upper and plenty of Trax rubber to reduce stretch and ensure long-lasting traction.

Details

  • Aggressive climbing shoe for gym training and demanding sport routes
  • Sharp downturn and extremely sensitive feel for challenging climbs
  • Trax SAS rubber with massive toe patch and heel rand for a solid fit
  • Synthratek VX upper with single hook-and-loop strap reduces stretch
  • Runs small, so we recommend sizing up for ideal fit
  • Item #EVL001M
Upper Material
Synthratek VX (synthetic leather)
Closure
hook-and-loop strap
Midsole
Ex-P (0.6mm)
Rubber
Trax SAS (4.2mm)
Manufacturer Warranty
limited lifetime
Asymmetrical Curvature
moderate
Profile
aggressive downturn

Overall Rating

3 based on 6 ratings

Review Summary

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2 Stars - 3 reviews
3 Stars - 2 reviews
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5 Stars - 1 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

December 9, 2023

Great shoes - Misrated!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

It’s a pity that so many users on here rate a shoe based purely on its sizing!! Admittedly, Evolv messed up here because of course people are going to get worked up when the sizing is so off—and it is! But the X1 is a great shoe—not just good. Best bang for your buck available and you should really see this shoe much more often. It’s very sensitive and smears like a mother- scratcher. Yet it’s firm enough to do well with all-around. Great for tie hooks, and heel hooks are also bueno. The toe is pointy and the toe-box is narrow so if that doesn’t suit you or you have a wide foot they might not be for you. Re: the sizing: you need to go up about a whole size from your street shoe. Or even 1 1/2 over your street shoe. I’m a 10 or 10 1/2 street shoe. My X1s are 11 1/2, and to be honest, I’ll get a 12 next time. After two years I’d say they’ve broken in less than other shoes, so if they feel uncomfortably tight when new, don’t plan on that changing a whole lot. Now you see why people underrate them!? But read the beta on shoe sizing and you’re good!

Trevor R
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

2 out of 5 stars

May 30, 2023

Runs Small - Order a size up at least

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

What the others are saying, way too small.

Nicholas B
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

3 out of 5 stars

November 9, 2022

Too small - GO UP A SIZE

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it

I usually wear a 10 for climbing shoes, and I had really really mash my foot to get this pair on. It actively hurt without putting any weight on it. Evolv really needs to change the sizing on these. I've returned these, and I'd recommend going up a full size from what you'd normally wear. Haven't been able to use them, but seems like good construction otherwise.

Anton G
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

2 out of 5 stars

October 26, 2022

Yeap, they run small

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it

I wear a 11 street shoe and am returning the 11s for for 11.5s. I size down considerably and have very low volume feet in general. I wear 9.5s and 10s in most of my climbing shoes.

mikp214493 m
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

3 out of 5 stars

July 15, 2022

sizing

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it

These shoes run really small! I wear street shoe of 12 for fiveten approach shoes and typically will wear 10.5 for most climbing shoes. Tried the 11.5's and was impossible to get my feet in these shoes. Going for the 12's next and I should have read Fletcher's previous review!

kenny r
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

2 out of 5 stars

December 16, 2021

decent shoes

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Mine were fairly painful when i first got them which was expected. Once they broke in though my left shoe was fine but my right was still painful. I then realized that there was a manufacturing defect and a crease of the material was digging into my big toe. there wasnt much i could do about it though because by the time i noticed it was too late to return them. they were decent for the most part but i am getting a different pair now because my feet need it. Also i am starting to get a hole in them from about a year of use.

Fletcher M
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com