Evolv Venga
Evolv
The Venga is a soft, flat-lasted velcro kids' shoe from Evolv for sport climbing and bouldering. Evolv lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 6 shops from 44.90 EUR.
Designed for versatility, this shoe features minimal downturn and is equally at home on slabs and vertical faces. Velcro closure enables fast adjustments during intense climbing sessions. With responsive TRAX SAS rubber, this shoe is a reliable entry-level option for young climbers.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Measured against the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Venga would rank in the top 4% for comfort, the top 32% for smearing and the top 36% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Venga strengths
- No downturn means you can wear them longer without pain
- One of the lighter options at 238g pair weight
- Vegan-friendly from toe to heel
Venga trade-offs
- Fit stays stiff compared to natural materials
How the Venga fits
True to size for standard feet. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.35 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Cobra 4:99 (0.30, softer) and the La Sportiva HyperEZ (0.40, stiffer).
Venga specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Venga |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 238 g (8.4 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | TRAX SAS |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | No |
| Kids | Yes |
What the Venga costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 6 shops that currently stock it (44.90 to 60.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 44.90 EUR at oliunid.de, 25% below the 60.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 44.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 44.90 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 53.95 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 55.20 EUR |
| kletterladen.nrw | 59.95 EUR |
| evolvsports.com | 60.00 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 55.20 EUR | 3 |
| 30 | 53.95 EUR | 4 |
| 31 | 44.90 EUR | 5 |
| 32 | 44.90 EUR | 3 |
| 33 | 44.90 EUR | 4 |
| 34.5 | 44.90 EUR | 4 |
| 35.5 | 44.90 EUR | 2 |
| 37 | 44.90 EUR | 6 |
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