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Evolv Bandit Climbing Shoe

Item #EVL0018 | 33 in Stock
3 Star Rating

Smell Horrible

By Ranked #561 - 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.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Synthratek synthetic 
Lining:
Microfiber 
Sole:
TRAX XT-5 
Last:
Slip 
Asymmetrical Curvature:
Medium 
Lacing:
Standard 
Recommended Use:
All-around climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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