Evolv Kronos
Evolv
The Kronos is a medium-stiff, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Evolv for sport climbing and bouldering. Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size. Of 14 user reports, 7 find the toes tight and 10 rate the heel perfect. In stock at 15 shops from 97.95 EUR.
A balanced performer with flat profile, the Kronos delivers precision and comfort across varied wall angles. Velcro closure enables fast adjustments 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 and vertical terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Kronos ranks in the top 14% for crack climbing, the top 21% for comfort and the top 21% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Kronos strengths
- No downturn means you can wear them longer without pain
- Rubber splits the difference between sticky and durable
- Neither board-stiff nor slipper-soft - a solid all-rounder
- Resoleable construction for long-term value
Kronos trade-offs
- First fit is essentially the permanent fit
How the Kronos fits
Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size.
Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Kronos fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 14 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).
Typical downsize: -0.5 EU from street size (n=13).
- Fits best for: narrow forefoot, medium heel width, shallow heel
- Runs tight for: egyptian toe shape, greek toe shape, long toes, short toes, no hallux valgus, mild hallux valgus, wide forefoot, medium instep height, deep heel
- Runs loose for: low instep
- Toes: 29% perfect (n=14) - 4 perfect, 7 tight, 3 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Forefoot: 57% perfect (n=14) - 8 perfect, 3 tight, 3 loose. Fits well for narrow forefoot
- Heel: 71% perfect (n=14) - 10 perfect, 1 tight, 3 loose. Fits well for medium heel width, shallow heel
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.60 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Ocun Striker QC (0.52, softer) and the Red Chili Spirit (0.63, stiffer).
Kronos specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Kronos |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 527 g (18.6 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | TRAX SAS |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Kronos costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 15 shops that currently stock it (97.95 to 140.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 97.95 EUR at deporvillage.com, 25% below the 130.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| deporvillage.com | 97.95 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 98.60 EUR |
| naturzeit.com | 99.56 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 99.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 99.90 EUR |
| sport-conrad.com | 99.95 EUR |
| decathlon.de | 103.93 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 103.96 EUR |
| oetzi-halle.de | 109.95 EUR |
| tapir-store.de | 110.50 EUR |
| + 5 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 | 99.90 EUR | 4 |
| 37.5 | 97.95 EUR | 6 |
| 38 | 99.90 EUR | 6 |
| 39 | 97.95 EUR | 8 |
| 39.5 | 97.95 EUR | 7 |
| 40 | 99.90 EUR | 9 |
| 40.5 | 130.00 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 97.95 EUR | 11 |
| 41.5 | 97.95 EUR | 12 |
| 42 | 97.95 EUR | 14 |
| 42.5 | 97.95 EUR | 14 |
| 43 | 97.95 EUR | 14 |
| 44 | 97.95 EUR | 13 |
| 44.5 | 97.95 EUR | 14 |
| 45 | 97.95 EUR | 13 |
| 46 | 97.95 EUR | 14 |
| 46.5 | 97.95 EUR | 7 |
| 47 | 99.95 EUR | 3 |
| 47.5 | 119.95 EUR | 1 |
| 48 | 97.95 EUR | 3 |
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