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What shoe should I upgrade from evolv defy?

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Ryan Rosen-Smith · · Amherst, MA · Joined Jan 2016 · Points: 15

Hey everyone
wondering Peoples favorite shoes for mostly sport and bouldering for 5.10-5.11 grade climber?

had the evolv defy and liked the comfort a lot and wondering if anyone has upgraded to a comfy shoe that was a little better but not super aggressive. I know foot shapes differ so been looking into shoes. Anyone whose fit well into evolve like any other brands like Scarpa or 5.10. Been looking at the Scarpa vapor V and 5.10 asanna but always open to suggestions . Love velcro and all day comfort but don’t want to sacrifice performance.

Thanks climbers.

Nick Ludwig · · Los Angeles, CA · Joined Dec 2016 · Points: 505
that guy named seb · · Britland · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 236

Lol literally any other shoe. 

Nick Ludwig · · Los Angeles, CA · Joined Dec 2016 · Points: 505

I was so close to typing exactly "Lol literally any other shoe."

Kelley Gilleran · · Meadow Vista · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 2,851

Scarpa Instinct vs

Chris Fedorczak · · Portland, OR · Joined Dec 2016 · Points: 0

Not to be snarky, but the only right answer is:  the one that fits your foot.

For me, Katanas and the Katakis (women’s version) are perfect, while Muiras and TC Pros aren’t. Go figure.

Joey Chicharrones · · Middle Earth · Joined Nov 2017 · Points: 4,339

Whatever fits your foot best is best for your performance, period.

Depending on your foot width and volume, check out katana lace, otaki, or scarpa instinct vs.  Whatever you try on expect them to go up 1/2 size after breaking in.
Personally I'd avoid 5.10 as their quality has gone to shit in the last several years. Good rubber tho.

WoodyW · · Alaska · Joined Sep 2014 · Points: 70

Laced Miuras, hands down.

John Clark · · Sierras · Joined Mar 2016 · Points: 1,398

Moccs or bd momentum lace are both solid

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