Evolv Shakra
Evolv
The Shakra is a medium-stiff, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Evolv for bouldering and sport climbing. Evolv lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 2 shops from 103.90 EUR.
Shaman-family shoe on a narrower, lower-volume last: the same Love Bump and Knuckle Box construction as the Shaman with a thinner 1.2mm half-length midsole for more feel, extra toe rubber for toe hooking, a two-strap closure and 4.2mm TRAX SAS. Delisted by Evolv; a few clearance sizes remain at retailers.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Shakra ranks in the top 20% for edging, the top 31% for pocket climbing and the top 45% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Shakra strengths
- Shaman toe-box construction (Love Bump, Knuckle Box) on a narrower last
- Thinner half-length midsole than the Shaman for more sensitivity
- Extra toe rubber for toe hooking
Shakra trade-offs
- Discontinued, only clearance sizes left
- Synthetic upper does not stretch, so the size you buy is the size you keep
How the Shakra fits
Narrower, lower-volume Shaman last. Take your street size: Evolv shoes are not designed to be downsized and the synthetic upper does not stretch.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian and roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.51 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Instinct (0.45, softer) and the La Sportiva Miura VS (0.56, stiffer).
Shakra specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Shakra |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | TRAX SAS |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Shakra costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (103.90 to 103.90 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 103.90 EUR at oliunid.de, 25% below the 139.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 103.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 103.90 EUR |
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