Evolv Defy Lace LV
Evolv
The Defy Lace LV is a soft, flat-lasted lace shoe from Evolv for sport climbing and bouldering. Evolv lists it as medium-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 8 shops from 89.90 EUR.
Low-volume Defy Lace, built on a last with 6% less overall volume for narrower feet. The flat profile and full-length 1.6mm plastic midsole are unchanged, so it stays an entry-level shoe; the lace closure and tighter last make the fit more precise. Evolv rates it PSR 5, one step more powerful than the standard-volume Defy Lace.
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 LV ranks in the top 16% for comfort, the top 29% for sensitivity and the top 44% for smearing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Defy Lace LV strengths
- Low-volume last suits narrow feet that swim in beginner shoes
- Asymmetric lacing dials in fit across the whole foot
- Flat, supportive platform for developing footwork
Defy Lace LV trade-offs
- Lace closure is slower between attempts than straps
- Narrow last is not for wider feet
How the Defy Lace LV fits
Low-volume Defy. Do not downsize; street size for a snug fit.
Fit profile: medium width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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.
Defy Lace LV 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: 0.31 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 LV specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Defy Lace LV |
| 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 LV costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 8 shops that currently stock it (89.90 to 120.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 89.90 EUR at oliunid.de, 25% below the 120.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 89.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 89.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 89.96 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 93.80 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 107.95 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 113.95 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 118.44 EUR |
| evolvsports.com | 120.00 EUR |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 89.90 EUR | 7 |
| 36 | 89.90 EUR | 7 |
| 37 | 89.90 EUR | 7 |
| 37.5 | 89.90 EUR | 7 |
| 38 | 89.90 EUR | 7 |
| 39 | 89.90 EUR | 7 |
| 39.5 | 89.90 EUR | 6 |
| 40 | 89.90 EUR | 7 |
| 41 | 89.90 EUR | 6 |
| 41.5 | 89.90 EUR | 6 |
| 42 | 89.90 EUR | 6 |
| 42.5 | 89.96 EUR | 4 |
| 43 | 113.95 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 89.90 EUR | 5 |
| 44.5 | 93.80 EUR | 2 |
| 45 | 107.95 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 107.95 EUR | 2 |
| 46.5 | 107.95 EUR | 2 |
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