Evolv Shaman Trance
Evolv
The Shaman Trance is a soft, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Evolv for bouldering and sport climbing. Evolv lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 11 shops from 152.90 EUR.
Evolv's do-everything Shaman, rated PSR 6 between its aggressive boulder shoes and its comfortable route shoes. A hybrid sock upper and multi-strap closure wrap the foot, the Shaman Pro Love Bump midsole holds the toe in an aggressive position without much stiffness, and EVO 74 rubber front and back covers smears as readily as edges.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Shaman Trance ranks in the top 4% for hooking, the top 12% for sensitivity and the top 14% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Shaman Trance strengths
- Soft EVO 74 rubber smears and edges equally well
- Sock upper plus multi-strap wraps the foot closely
- Rubber front and rear for heel and toe hooking
Shaman Trance trade-offs
- Aggressive downturn tires the foot on long routes
- Soft build gives less support on tiny edges
How the Shaman Trance fits
True to size for standard feet. Hybrid sock upper with 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.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.30 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Theory (0.24, softer) and the La Sportiva Skwama (0.33, stiffer).
Shaman Trance specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Shaman Trance |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 552 g (19.5 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 Shaman Trance costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 11 shops that currently stock it (152.90 to 190.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 152.90 EUR at oliunid.de, 15% below the 180.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 152.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 152.90 EUR |
| sport-conrad.com | 159.95 EUR |
| 8a.de | 161.99 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 163.95 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 167.09 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 179.95 EUR |
| evolvsports.com | 180.00 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 180.00 EUR |
| skalnik.pl | 183.24 EUR |
| + 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | 163.95 EUR | 3 |
| 38.5 | 163.95 EUR | 3 |
| 39 | 152.90 EUR | 5 |
| 39.5 | 152.90 EUR | 6 |
| 40 | 161.99 EUR | 5 |
| 40.5 | 152.90 EUR | 7 |
| 41 | 152.90 EUR | 7 |
| 41.5 | 161.99 EUR | 6 |
| 42 | 161.99 EUR | 5 |
| 42.5 | 152.90 EUR | 9 |
| 43 | 152.90 EUR | 9 |
| 43.5 | 152.90 EUR | 9 |
| 44 | 152.90 EUR | 10 |
| 44.5 | 152.90 EUR | 10 |
| 45 | 159.95 EUR | 6 |
| 45.5 | 159.95 EUR | 6 |
| 46 | 159.95 EUR | 7 |
| 46.5 | 159.95 EUR | 4 |
| 47 | 159.95 EUR | 5 |
| 48 | 159.95 EUR | 3 |
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