Evolv Defy LV
Evolv
The Defy LV is a soft, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Evolv for sport climbing and bouldering. Evolv lists it as medium-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 16 shops from 82.46 EUR.
Low-volume Defy with a single strap, built on a last with 6% less overall volume than the standard Defy. The flat profile and full-length 1.6mm plastic midsole make it an entry-level all-rounder, and Evolv notes the strap version runs softer than the lace for more sensitivity.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Defy LV ranks in the top 21% for comfort, the top 29% for sensitivity and the top 44% for smearing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Defy LV strengths
- Low-volume last suits narrow feet
- Single strap is quick to adjust between attempts
- Softer than the lace version for better feel underfoot
Defy LV trade-offs
- Flat profile gives up power on steep terrain
- One strap offers less fit adjustment than lacing
How the Defy 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 LV fit reports
2 scanned owners have 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 LV specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Defy LV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| 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 LV costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 16 shops that currently stock it (82.46 to 110.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 82.46 EUR at bergfreunde.de, 25% below the 110.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergfreunde.de | 82.46 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 82.50 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 82.95 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 87.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 87.90 EUR |
| sport-conrad.com | 89.95 EUR |
| naturzeit.com | 91.26 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 95.00 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 95.93 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 98.95 EUR |
| + 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 82.46 EUR | 1 |
| 35.5 | 82.46 EUR | 11 |
| 36 | 82.50 EUR | 11 |
| 37 | 82.50 EUR | 12 |
| 37.5 | 82.50 EUR | 12 |
| 38 | 82.50 EUR | 12 |
| 38.5 | 110.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 82.50 EUR | 13 |
| 39.5 | 82.95 EUR | 11 |
| 40 | 82.50 EUR | 14 |
| 40.5 | 110.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 82.95 EUR | 12 |
| 41.5 | 82.95 EUR | 10 |
| 42 | 82.95 EUR | 9 |
| 42.5 | 82.95 EUR | 7 |
| 43 | 87.90 EUR | 6 |
| 44 | 87.90 EUR | 3 |
| 44.5 | 98.95 EUR | 3 |
| 45 | 98.95 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 98.95 EUR | 3 |
| 46.5 | 98.95 EUR | 3 |
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