Evolv Phantom
Evolv
The Phantom is a firm, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Evolv for bouldering and sport climbing. Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size. Of 8 user reports, 6 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 15 shops from 123.71 EUR.
Built with aggressive downturn and strong asymmetry, this shoe excels on overhanging terrain and roof climbing. Velcro closure enables fast adjustments during intense climbing sessions. With high-volume forefoot and responsive TRAX SAS rubber, this shoe handles all foothold types.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Phantom ranks in the top 2% for pocket climbing, the top 7% for edging and the top 25% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Phantom strengths
- Aggressive curve puts force where it matters on steep climbs
- Pull the straps tighter as the shoe warms up
- Grippy soft rubber for friction-dependent moves
- Designed with resoling in mind
- Vegan-friendly from toe to heel
Phantom trade-offs
- Cramped toe box limits all-day comfort
- Can get sweaty in longer sessions
How the Phantom fits
Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size.
Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: medium width, high 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.
Phantom fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 8 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=8).
- Fits best for: egyptian toe shape, short toes
- Runs tight for: narrow heel, deep heel
- Runs loose for: roman toe shape
- Toes: 63% perfect (n=8) - 5 perfect, 2 tight, 1 loose. Fits well for egyptian toe shape, short toes
- Forefoot: 75% perfect (n=8) - 6 perfect, 1 tight, 1 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Heel: 50% perfect (n=8) - 4 perfect, 1 tight, 3 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.59 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the Ocun Sigma (0.50, softer) and the Scarpa Boostic (0.61, stiffer).
Phantom specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Phantom |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 510 g (18.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | TRAX SAS |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Phantom costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 15 shops that currently stock it (123.71 to 180.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 123.71 EUR at bergfreunde.de, 31% below the 180.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergfreunde.de | 123.71 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 123.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 123.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 125.90 EUR |
| tapir-store.de | 134.99 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 145.19 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 145.70 EUR |
| naturzeit.com | 149.36 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 150.44 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 153.00 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 | 123.90 EUR | 7 |
| 37.5 | 123.90 EUR | 5 |
| 38 | 140.21 EUR | 4 |
| 39 | 123.90 EUR | 9 |
| 39.5 | 123.90 EUR | 9 |
| 40 | 123.90 EUR | 11 |
| 40.5 | 175.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 123.90 EUR | 10 |
| 41.5 | 123.90 EUR | 10 |
| 42 | 123.90 EUR | 12 |
| 42.5 | 123.90 EUR | 12 |
| 43 | 123.90 EUR | 11 |
| 44 | 123.90 EUR | 13 |
| 44.5 | 123.90 EUR | 13 |
| 45 | 123.90 EUR | 11 |
| 46 | 123.90 EUR | 10 |
| 46.5 | 123.71 EUR | 9 |
| 47 | 123.90 EUR | 7 |
| 48 | 140.21 EUR | 4 |
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