
Based on Chris Sharma's climbing expertise and design ideas, the Evolv Optimus Prime Rock Climbing Shoe is the fourth model in the Sharma Signature Series. Designed like no other climbing shoe on the market, the Optimus Prime has a symmetric, round toe box, downcambered last, and deeper fitting and stiffer heel. The oval grid pattern rand provides additional protection and improved toe-hooking abilities while a Velcro closure keeps the Optimus Prime fit tight and secure.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Evolv Optimus Prime Rock Climbing Shoes is available through Altrec.com.
Best Shoe Ever!
These shoes are perfect for everything! I climb V7's and 8's indoor and they are by far the best shoe I've ever used. They are also great for routes of any sort. They're also incredible outside! They are extremely sticky and aggressive and will support your weight on the smallest of footholds. AWESOME SHOE!!
I can climb stuff I couldn't before
I previously only had big wall shoes and have gotten into bouldering. A little tougher to get a lot of contact for smearing than my other shoes, but I expected that. I can definitely climb stuff on the bouldering wall I couldn't before. I think it edges just fine for me. I wear a size 14-15 street shoe and got these from altrec because they actually have them in 13.5, which curl my toes the slightest amount but seem to be just fine. Climbing on the tiny crystals has always been tough for me with my big feet but these do it without a problem.
Sweet shoe
I love this shoe, it has a nice downturn and the rubber has been nice and sticky for me so far. I bought the shoe because I need a wide toe box and this shoe was perfect for me. As far as sizing goes definetly start at your street size and go up, I wear a size 11.5 to 12 in street shoes and I bought these in a 12.5 and they fit perfect.
Interesting shape but great performance!
Really nice down camber for overhangs but they don't scrunch my toes together like other shoes. pretty low volume around the toes but it makes for a more secure fit for sure!
great for heels and small round toes, not so great for edging
I love Evolve- they fit my feet well. I wear a size 6 womens street shoe and a size 5 in the blue evolve (Hera), which I love! Initially I got the same equivalent size as I wear in the Hera- which was a 4- way TOO SMALL! A 5 is snug so that's what I have. 5.5 would probably be more comfortable, but as I was looking for high performance for short, tough problems, I'm sticking with the 5. I was looking for a slightly more aggressive shoe for overhanging sport and bouldering routes. I found it in the optimus prime. The heel sticks to whatever you put it on- and has some extra padding without loss of sensitivity so the heels are not as painful as in some other shoes. I don't recommend the shoes for slabby or vertical climbing. Due to the rounded toe, they don't edge nearly as well as other shoes I've worn.
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