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Evolv Bandit Climbing Shoe

Item #EVL0018 | 30 in Stock
3 Star Rating

Smell Horrible

By Ranked #467 - Climbing Shoes October 8, 2009

These were my first rock shoes (actually, the model before this--the black/gray ones). They perform fine; my problem is stink-retention. I don't have smelly fit. Never did. I was genetically spared from that curse. But these shoes...there's something about that eco-friendly suede they use that just retains food odor like none other. Even after airing out for a few days, it's still possible to smell the odor if you get close enough. I know I'm not alone on this. Other reviews of Evolv climbing shoes have noted the exact same stink issue.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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3 Comments Last Reply: June 9, 2011 By:

By: June 9, 2011

Any synthetic material is going to stink more. Just go with uppers made from the real stuff.

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By: January 14, 2010

*sp feet

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By: December 17, 2009

all climbing shoes stink. unless maintained i.e. goldbond or lysol you have smelly climbing shoes. congrats on having perfect smelling fee though :-)

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Synthratek synthetic 
Sole:
TRAX XT-5 
Last:
slip 
Lacing:
standard 
Asymmetrical Curvature:
medium 
Recommended Use:
climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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