Evolv

Phantom Climbing Shoe

The Beast!

I came from Zenist Pro (my first pair from EVOLV). I wanted something more curved. Phantoms are different than anything what I tried. Really aggressive but perfectly functional shape. The lace system is exceptional, easy put on and off, crank down on feet like nothing else. They are comfy out of box (actually for me more comfy then ZenPro which are also awesome). Really good precision on toes, heel is super sensitive but less powerful than ZenPro which has more structured heel cup - I prefer Phantoms heel, it fits more precise, and the heel rand is pain free (zenist pro goes tear my achilles after hour) Smearing is for now average but for me good enough. Really special feeling shoe, worth the hype. For me all I need - I will stick with these for while.

Best fitting climbing shoe I've had so far

Previously, my best option was Scarpa Drago LV, and I've grown fond of the soft shoe. However, it had something to improve for me: - Heel (it was a bit baggy) - Centered toebox (my big toes got tired a lot and started to hurt at the end of the sessions) - Enough support on the small/sharp footholds. Phantoms solved all of the above. Heel fits me perfectly, and I've used heelhooks on the holds I've never thought it was possible for me to do so before. Toebox shape is great for my big toes health (considering I have a previously injured one). They don't hurt after long sessions, like they used to. And needless to say a stiffer shoe provides more support. I was going for Zenist Pros first, because I was afraid that Phantoms wouldn't work for smearing. Zenist Pro didn't fit me well (I couldn't squish my feet through the high toe rubber patch), so decided to stick with Phantoms. And to my surprise smearing is great in them. Somehow it works and provides enough sensitivity despite being a very aggressive shoe.

Stiff but Comfortable

Stiff shoes, great for edging. Took a while to break in - but comfortable once done. Would buy again.

Great sport/bouldering shoe

Heel fits perfectly. Not a sensitive shoe, but sticky rubber and aggressive shape.

Way too tight

I have small narrow feet, size 5 women's. Couldn't fit my foot into them.

Fantastic Shoe

I've been using this shoe for the past 2 months, and I'm really enjoying it. Very comfortable for me, and it sticks to the smallest foot holds leaving me with the confidence I needed. I have only used these shoes in the gym so I'm not sure how they are outdoors. I would definitely buy again!

Fits my foot great

Finally issue that I can use my toe and my heel. Always found shoes that the toe is good but he would never stay or never fit correctly. This one has a narrow enough heel to fit my foot.

Phenomenal shoe

This shoe is truly great. Fits amazing on my foot, super secure heel, great toe. The strap system works well and keeps the shoe feeling tight. Rubber sticks great, tons of friction, and you get a good feel of the rock. Can’t recommend these enough.

These are my go to shoes for any terrain. They thrive on overhung boulders and heel hooks.

My Warthogs

If I was stranded on a desert island with world class climbing and bouldering, and I could bring only one pair of climbing shoes, it would be my Phantoms. They fit me better than any shoe ever, and perform across a wide range of routes and problems. I call them my "Warthogs": Ugly as Heck, but will destroy anything that crosses their path.