Evolv Zenist LV
Evolv
The Zenist LV is a soft, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Evolv for bouldering and sport climbing. Evolv lists it as narrow-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 12 shops from 103.97 EUR.
The 2026 Zenist LV is the softest and most sensitive shoe Evolv makes, rated PSR 1. A rebuilt sock upper with a single strap and just 1mm of tensioned rubber in the forefoot leave very little between foot and hold, and the oversize toe patch is built for toe hooking on volumes.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Zenist LV ranks in the top 4% for hooking, the top 8% for sensitivity and the top 9% for smearing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Zenist LV strengths
- The softest shoe in the Evolv line for smearing and volume work
- Oversize toe patch built for toe hooks
- Low-volume last for narrow feet
Zenist LV trade-offs
- Almost no midsole support on small edges
- Soft rubber wears faster on abrasive outdoor rock
How the Zenist LV fits
Low-volume last for narrow feet. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Zenist LV fit reports
3 scanned owners have reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.30 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the EB Nebula 3.0 (0.24, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct VSR (0.38, stiffer).
Zenist LV specifications
| Brand | Evolv |
| Model | Zenist LV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 400 g (14.1 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | TRAX EVO 74 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Low, Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Zenist LV costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 12 shops that currently stock it (103.97 to 159.95 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 103.97 EUR at bergfreunde.de, 31% below the 150.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergfreunde.de | 103.97 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 108.30 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 119.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 119.90 EUR |
| sport-conrad.com | 119.95 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 127.90 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 134.95 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 143.39 EUR |
| 8a.de | 147.99 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 149.95 EUR |
| + 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 108.30 EUR | 6 |
| 36 | 103.97 EUR | 8 |
| 36.5 | 119.90 EUR | 6 |
| 37 | 103.97 EUR | 9 |
| 37.5 | 108.30 EUR | 8 |
| 38 | 103.97 EUR | 10 |
| 38.5 | 119.90 EUR | 8 |
| 39 | 103.97 EUR | 10 |
| 39.5 | 108.30 EUR | 9 |
| 40 | 108.30 EUR | 9 |
| 40.5 | 119.90 EUR | 8 |
| 41 | 119.90 EUR | 9 |
| 41.5 | 108.30 EUR | 9 |
| 42 | 108.30 EUR | 8 |
| 42.5 | 119.90 EUR | 5 |
| 43 | 119.95 EUR | 4 |
| 43.5 | 119.95 EUR | 3 |
| 44 | 119.90 EUR | 5 |
| 44.5 | 119.90 EUR | 4 |
| 45 | 134.95 EUR | 4 |
| 46 | 143.95 EUR | 2 |
| 46.5 | 143.95 EUR | 2 |
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Prices, stock and owner fit data on this page update daily. You are welcome to cite these figures if you name climbing-gear.com and link to this page - see our data terms.