Evolv Ashima
Evolv
The Ashima is a soft, aggressively downturned lace kids' shoe from Evolv for sport climbing and bouldering. Evolv lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
A balanced performer with aggressive downturn, the Ashima delivers precision and comfort across varied wall angles. Lace closure enables a precise fit during intense climbing sessions. With standard volume and responsive TRAX SAS rubber, this shoe handles all foothold types.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Measured against the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Ashima would rank in the top 18% for sensitivity, the top 19% for hooking and the top 31% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Ashima strengths
- Downturned shape generates torque on small footholds
- Medium rubber hardness for general-purpose climbing
- Send it to a cobbler when the rand thins out
Ashima trade-offs
- Curled toe position gets painful over time
- Leather upper requires break-in and may stretch over time
How the Ashima fits
True to size for standard feet. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian, greek and roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Ashima fit reports
1 scanned owner has reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.36 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Skwama (0.33, softer) and the La Sportiva Solution (0.43, stiffer).
Ashima specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Ashima |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | None |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Leather |
| Weight (pair) | 464 g (16.4 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | TRAX SAS |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | Yes |
What the Ashima costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Ashima in stock right now.
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- La Sportiva Solution Comp JR
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