Jam packed with every bit of tech Evolv could muster and designed in close collaboration between Evolv's R&D team and top athletes, such as Daniel Woods, the Evolv Phantom climbing shoe is the pinnacle of performance within the brand's range.
Evolv Size Suggestion:
Max Performance: use your street shoe size for an ultra-snug fit.
Performance Fit: add a ½ size to your street shoe for a snug fit that is still comfortable to wear for a full session.
Comfort Fit: add 1 to 1.5 sizes to your street shoe.
Whilst the Phantom incorporates a multitude of design technologies, perhaps the most interesting is that of the NEOFLEX knuckle box, which features a neoprene laminate; providing two-way stretch and in turn allowing the toe box to expand when flexed and engaged with the rock, then rapidly reshape when the pressure is realised. This means there is bags of power and foothold with a minimum of pressure on the toes, and this in spite of its radical down-turned last and a full-coverage of rubber on the toe box upper.
Using Evolv's TPS+ (Tension Power System Plus) technology, (similar to La Sportiva's P3 power Platform), the Phantom will maintain its shape and profile throughout its lifespan. The midsole also uses an AVT (Abridged Variable Thickness) to give you more toe sensitivity whilst not compromising on support. The 6 point, single pull, closure allows for quick and easy adjustment to fit with excellent security and the addition of D rings add to durability. Finally, the heel is the most sensitive in the Evolv range, dubbed Dark Spine S, this is the combination of the Dark Spine midsole with a thinner 2mm heel outsole making it excellent for hard heel hooks and foot cams.
Sizing
If you require some assistance with sizing this climbing shoe to your particular needs click here: Rock Climbing Shoe Sizing Guide
For a performance fit we recommend going for your street shoe size. For a slightly more comfy fit up-size 0.5 UK sizes.
Video
The video below shows the features and use of the Evolv Phanto are
Review
- Check out our in-depth review on the Evolv Phantom
Features
- Super adjustable 6-point Velcro closure
- NeoFlex Technology
- Maximum Power and sensitivity
- Downturned asymmetric profile
- VTR rand (thicker front toe area)
Specification
- Upper: Synthetic (Synthratex VX)
- Midsole: Bridged Variable thickness midsole, TPS +
- Outsole: 4.2mm TRAX SAS
- Heel: Dark Spine S
- Vegan friendly
Related Products and Collections
- More Evolv climbing shoes are available in our Evolv Climbing Shoes Collection
- See more climbing shoes in our Climbing Shoes Collection
- See more products in our Evolv Collection
