Evolv Defy Lace
Evolv
The Defy Lace is a soft, flat-lasted lace shoe from Evolv for sport climbing and bouldering. Evolv lists it as wide-width with a medium heel. In stock at 12 shops from 66.00 EUR.
Lace-up version of the Defy, Evolv's entry-level all-rounder. A full-length 1.6mm plastic midsole gives a flat, supportive platform, and the asymmetric lace closure tightens the fit further than the strap version. TRAX SAS rubber at 3.5mm stays sticky on gym holds without wearing through quickly.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Defy Lace ranks in the top 16% for comfort, the top 29% for sensitivity and the top 44% for smearing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Defy Lace strengths
- Asymmetric lacing dials in fit across the whole foot
- Flat last stays comfortable through long gym sessions
- Full-length midsole supports edging while footwork develops
Defy Lace trade-offs
- Lace closure is slower between attempts than straps
- Flat profile gives up power on steep terrain
How the Defy Lace fits
Do not downsize. Street size for a snug fit. Lace closure allows fine tuning across the midfoot.
Fit profile: wide width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.31 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Tarantula JR (0.21, softer) and the La Sportiva HyperEZ (0.40, stiffer).
Defy Lace specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Defy Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 430 g (15.2 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | TRAX SAS |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | No |
| Kids | No |
What the Defy Lace costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 12 shops that currently stock it (66.00 to 135.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 66.00 EUR at evolvsports.com, 45% below the 120.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| evolvsports.com | 66.00 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 82.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 82.90 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 86.70 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 89.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 89.96 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 96.95 EUR |
| 8a.de | 96.99 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 98.95 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 118.44 EUR |
| + 2 more shops | |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 66.00 EUR | 4 |
| 37.5 | 66.00 EUR | 5 |
| 38 | 66.00 EUR | 5 |
| 38.5 | 89.90 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 66.00 EUR | 4 |
| 39.5 | 66.00 EUR | 8 |
| 40 | 66.00 EUR | 7 |
| 40.5 | 89.90 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 66.00 EUR | 10 |
| 41.5 | 66.00 EUR | 9 |
| 42 | 66.00 EUR | 9 |
| 42.5 | 66.00 EUR | 9 |
| 43 | 66.00 EUR | 9 |
| 44 | 66.00 EUR | 9 |
| 44.5 | 66.00 EUR | 10 |
| 45 | 82.90 EUR | 8 |
| 46 | 66.00 EUR | 8 |
| 46.5 | 66.00 EUR | 7 |
| 47 | 96.95 EUR | 5 |
| 48 | 66.00 EUR | 2 |
| 48.5 | 66.00 EUR | 4 |
| 49.5 | 66.00 EUR | 2 |
| 50 | 66.00 EUR | 1 |
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