Evolv Nighthawk
Evolv
The Nighthawk is a medium-soft, flat-lasted lace shoe from Evolv for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Evolv lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
A balanced performer with flat profile, the Nighthawk delivers precision and comfort across varied wall angles. Lace closure offers precise foot locking, ideal for technical sport, trad and multipitch. With standard volume and responsive TRAX SAS rubber, this shoe handles all foothold types.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Nighthawk ranks in the top 17% for support, the top 22% for crack climbing and the top 24% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Nighthawk strengths
- Flat, comfortable profile for long days
- Lace-up closure dials in a precise fit
- Can be resoled to extend its life
Nighthawk trade-offs
- No gradual break-in to look forward to
- On the heavier side at 530g per pair
How the Nighthawk fits
Roomy fit suits wider feet and higher volumes. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: medium 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.
Nighthawk 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: 0.52 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Black Diamond Momentum (0.46, softer) and the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.59, stiffer).
Nighthawk specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Nighthawk |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Leather/synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 530 g (18.7 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | TRAX SAS |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Nighthawk costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Nighthawk in stock right now.
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