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Evolv Pontas Lace Up Climbing Shoe
Are these shoes all-rounders, or more of a specific shoe. I know...
By jay3098097
Ranked #1669 - Climbing Shoes
May 16, 2009
Are these shoes all-rounders, or more of a specific shoe. I know it says there really good for edging, but was wondering if you can smear at all with them?
Thanks, Jay
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Mark Kauzlarich
Ranked #262 - Climbing Shoes
May 21, 2009
Fantastic all around shoes. Smearing, edging, everything. Any more high-end (which you can't really get for Evolv) from any other company and you lose attributes (trading edging for downturned tiny-footchip-crushing overhang-killing power), but you don't really need to make that sacrifice, because these shoes are great. I have to reiterate the softness and sensitivity after the break in period, it makes everything fantastic from this shoe.
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By Evan Stevens
Ranked #8 - Climbing Shoes
May 19, 2009
I agree, I use the velcros as a higher end trad and sport shoe, but I fit them a bit to tight for an all day shoe. They get pretty soft after break in, so they can be quite sensitive, and thus you can smear pretty well with them.
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By Bryan Vernetson
Ranked #12 - Climbing Shoes
May 18, 2009
They are an aggressive all-rounders. Think of the Anasazi lace-up from 5.10 or the Miura from La Sportiva. Both aggressive, but comfortable enough for all-round climbing.
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