Evolv Shaman
Evolv
The Shaman is a medium-stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Evolv for bouldering and sport climbing. Typically sized at street size. 13 of 27 user reports find the heel loose; 19 of 28 user reports rate the toes perfect. In stock at 15 shops from 84.90 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. With high volume with a wide fit 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 intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Shaman ranks in the top 4% for pocket climbing, the top 11% for edging and the top 20% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Shaman strengths
- Aggressive downturn drives toe power on overhangs
- Clean strap design without unnecessary complexity
- Soft rubber grips textured and polished surfaces
- Soft feel gives direct feedback from the rock
Shaman trade-offs
- Aggressive shape is uncomfortable for long wear
How the Shaman fits
Typically sized at street size.
Roomy fit suits wider feet and higher volumes. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian, greek and roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Shaman fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 28 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: +0.0 EU from street size (n=28).
- Fits best for: egyptian toe shape, greek toe shape, short toes, no hallux valgus, narrow heel
- Runs tight for: roman toe shape
- Runs loose for: narrow forefoot, medium instep height, medium heel width
- Toes: 68% perfect (n=28) - 19 perfect, 7 tight, 2 loose. Fits well for egyptian toe shape, greek toe shape, short toes…
- Forefoot: 67% perfect (n=27) - 18 perfect, 3 tight, 6 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Heel: 48% perfect (n=27) - 13 perfect, 1 tight, 13 loose. Fits well for narrow heel
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.51 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Solution (0.43, softer) and the La Sportiva Genius (0.59, stiffer).
Shaman specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Shaman |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 493 g (17.4 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | TRAX SAS |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Shaman costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 15 shops that currently stock it (84.90 to 184.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 84.90 EUR at verticalextreme.de, 47% below the 160.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| verticalextreme.de | 84.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 118.90 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 120.95 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 135.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 135.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 135.96 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 143.95 EUR |
| kletterladen.nrw | 144.95 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 145.80 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 148.13 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 | 135.90 EUR | 5 |
| 37.5 | 135.90 EUR | 4 |
| 38 | 120.95 EUR | 10 |
| 39 | 118.90 EUR | 12 |
| 39.5 | 118.90 EUR | 10 |
| 40 | 118.90 EUR | 11 |
| 40.5 | 170.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 118.90 EUR | 13 |
| 41.5 | 118.90 EUR | 12 |
| 42 | 118.90 EUR | 13 |
| 42.5 | 118.90 EUR | 14 |
| 43 | 118.90 EUR | 14 |
| 44 | 118.90 EUR | 13 |
| 44.5 | 118.90 EUR | 13 |
| 45 | 118.90 EUR | 13 |
| 46 | 118.90 EUR | 14 |
| 46.5 | 84.90 EUR | 11 |
| 47 | 84.90 EUR | 9 |
| 48 | 120.95 EUR | 8 |
| 48.5 | 135.90 EUR | 5 |
| 49.5 | 145.80 EUR | 3 |
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