Evolv Phantom Pro LV
Evolv
The Phantom Pro LV is a stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Evolv for sport climbing. Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes above street size. Of 6 user reports, 3 find the toes loose and 5 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 12 shops from 143.90 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. Engineered for narrow feet with low volume, Evo-74 rubber grips everything from smearing to pockets. Low-volume construction suits climbers with narrower feet and lower insteps.
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 LV ranks in the top 1% for pocket climbing, the top 3% for edging and the top 31% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Phantom Pro LV strengths
- Sharply downturned for hooking and steep terrain
- Straps make getting shoes on and off painless
- Soft rubber bites into slick holds
- No animal-derived materials
Phantom Pro LV trade-offs
- Uncomfortable for anything except hard climbing
- The fit you feel in the shop is the fit you'll have
- Narrow shape is a dealbreaker for wide-footed climbers
How the Phantom Pro LV fits
Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes above street size.
Best for narrow feet and lower insteps. Synthetic upper has minimal stretch, so size precisely.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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 LV 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=6).
- Fits best for: low instep
- Runs tight for: shallow heel
- Runs loose for: egyptian toe shape, long toes, no hallux valgus
- Toes: 33% perfect (n=6) - 2 perfect, 1 tight, 3 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Forefoot: 83% perfect (n=6) - 5 perfect, 1 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for low instep
- Heel: 67% perfect (n=6) - 4 perfect, 1 tight, 1 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 LV specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Phantom Pro LV |
| 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 LV costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 12 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 |
| bergfreunde.de | 152.96 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 161.95 EUR |
| oetzi-halle.de | 161.95 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 165.31 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 179.95 EUR |
| 8a.de | 179.99 EUR |
| evolvsports.com | 180.00 EUR |
| basislager.de | 180.00 EUR |
| + 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 143.90 EUR | 4 |
| 36 | 143.90 EUR | 5 |
| 37 | 143.90 EUR | 6 |
| 37.5 | 143.90 EUR | 7 |
| 38 | 143.90 EUR | 9 |
| 38.5 | 190.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 143.90 EUR | 11 |
| 39.5 | 143.90 EUR | 11 |
| 40 | 143.90 EUR | 12 |
| 40.5 | 190.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 143.90 EUR | 11 |
| 41.5 | 152.96 EUR | 7 |
| 42 | 152.96 EUR | 8 |
| 42.5 | 143.90 EUR | 8 |
| 43 | 161.95 EUR | 4 |
| 44 | 152.96 EUR | 3 |
| 44.5 | 152.96 EUR | 4 |
| 45 | 161.95 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 152.96 EUR | 3 |
| 46.5 | 152.96 EUR | 3 |
Similar Climbing Shoes
- Mad Rock Drone 2 LV
- Mad Rock Villain LV
- Unparallel Regulus LV
- Unparallel Flagship Pro LV
- Scarpa Boostic
- Five Ten Hiangle
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