Evolv Shaman Lace
Evolv
The Shaman Lace is a firm, aggressively downturned lace shoe from Evolv for bouldering and sport climbing. Typically sized at street size. Of 6 user reports, 3 find the heel loose and 5 rate the toes perfect. In stock at 4 shops from 105.00 EUR.
Standard-volume lace-up Shaman, built around edging power. The MX-P 1.6mm half-length Love Bump midsole holds the toes in a crimped position while the knuckle box keeps them clear of the toe rand. Evolv places it in the Powerful band (PSR 8-10), the stiff end of its range.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Shaman Lace ranks in the top 7% for edging, the top 17% for pocket climbing and the top 31% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Shaman Lace strengths
- Love Bump midsole drives toe power onto small edges
- Asymmetric lacing fits a wide range of foot shapes
- Thick 4.2mm TRAX SAS holds up on abrasive rock
Shaman Lace trade-offs
- Stiff, powerful build is punishing for newer climbers
- Lace closure is slower to put on and take off
How the Shaman Lace fits
Typically sized at street size.
Performance fit. Lace closure allows fine tuning.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian, greek and roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Shaman Lace 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: +0.0 EU from street size (n=6).
- Fits best for: egyptian toe shape, no hallux valgus
- Runs loose for: narrow heel
- Toes: 83% perfect (n=6) - 5 perfect, 1 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for egyptian toe shape, no hallux valgus
- Forefoot: 83% perfect (n=6) - 5 perfect, 1 tight, 0 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Heel: 50% perfect (n=6) - 3 perfect, 0 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).
Shaman Lace specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Shaman Lace |
| Closure | Lace |
| 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) | 527 g (18.6 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 Lace costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 4 shops that currently stock it (105.00 to 157.45 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 105.00 EUR at evolvsports.com, 40% below the 175.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| evolvsports.com | 105.00 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 122.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 122.90 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 157.45 EUR |
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 | 105.00 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 105.00 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 105.00 EUR | 4 |
| 39 | 105.00 EUR | 4 |
| 39.5 | 105.00 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 105.00 EUR | 4 |
| 41 | 105.00 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 105.00 EUR | 4 |
| 42 | 157.45 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 157.45 EUR | 1 |
| 44.5 | 105.00 EUR | 4 |
| 45 | 105.00 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 129.90 EUR | 2 |
| 46.5 | 105.00 EUR | 4 |
| 47 | 105.00 EUR | 4 |
| 48 | 105.00 EUR | 4 |
| 48.5 | 105.00 EUR | 1 |
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