Evolv Phantom Pro
Evolv
The Phantom Pro is a stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Evolv for sport climbing. Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size. Of 6 user reports, 3 find the forefoot loose and 3 find the heel loose. In stock at 14 shops from 143.90 EUR.
An aggressive-downturned velcro shoe built for sport, combining strong asymmetry with moderate responsiveness. At 570g per pair with Evo-74 rubber, it balances power and precision.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on overhang terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Phantom Pro ranks in the top 1% for pocket climbing, the top 3% for edging and the top 31% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Phantom Pro strengths
- Aggressive curve puts force where it matters on steep climbs
- Adjustments take a second, not a minute
- Softer compound sticks well on smeary holds
- Vegan-friendly from toe to heel
Phantom Pro trade-offs
- Downturned shape puts pressure on the toes
- Feet run warmer than in leather-upper shoes
How the Phantom Pro fits
Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size.
Synthetic upper has minimal stretch, so size precisely.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Phantom Pro fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 6 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=5).
- Fits best for: egyptian toe shape, medium toe length, no hallux valgus
- Runs loose for: narrow forefoot, high instep, medium heel depth
- Toes: 100% perfect (n=6) - 6 perfect, 0 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for egyptian toe shape, medium toe length, no hallux valgus
- Forefoot: 50% perfect (n=6) - 3 perfect, 0 tight, 3 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Heel: 33% perfect (n=6) - 2 perfect, 1 tight, 3 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.72 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the Scarpa Boostic R (0.67, softer) and the Unparallel Regulus (0.79, stiffer).
Phantom Pro specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Phantom Pro |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Hard |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 570 g (20.1 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | TRAX EVO 74 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Phantom Pro costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 14 shops that currently stock it (143.90 to 190.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 143.90 EUR at oliunid.de, 20% below the 180.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 143.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 143.90 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 148.90 EUR |
| sport-conrad.com | 149.95 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 152.96 EUR |
| oetzi-halle.de | 161.95 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 165.31 EUR |
| 8a.de | 172.99 EUR |
| skalnik.pl | 178.66 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 179.95 EUR |
| + 4 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 | 179.95 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 143.90 EUR | 4 |
| 38 | 143.90 EUR | 4 |
| 39 | 172.99 EUR | 2 |
| 39.5 | 143.90 EUR | 8 |
| 40 | 143.90 EUR | 7 |
| 40.5 | 190.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 143.90 EUR | 9 |
| 41.5 | 143.90 EUR | 6 |
| 42 | 143.90 EUR | 11 |
| 42.5 | 143.90 EUR | 9 |
| 43 | 143.90 EUR | 12 |
| 44 | 143.90 EUR | 11 |
| 44.5 | 143.90 EUR | 12 |
| 45 | 143.90 EUR | 12 |
| 46 | 143.90 EUR | 13 |
| 46.5 | 143.90 EUR | 7 |
| 47 | 143.90 EUR | 6 |
| 48 | 143.90 EUR | 4 |
| 48.5 | 180.00 EUR | 1 |
| 49.5 | 180.00 EUR | 1 |
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