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Evolv Men's Zenist Climbing Shoe

Evolv Men's Zenist Climbing Shoe is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 10.
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Product Description

Item No.   10523086

FEATURES of the Evolv Men's Zenist Climbing Shoe

  • Vegan Friendly
  • Downturned asymmetric profile
  • Synthetic (Synthratex VX) upper
  • Unlined
  • MX-R: 1.0mm half length rubber midsole
  • 4.2mm TRAX SAS outsole
  • VTR Rand (thicker front toe area)
  • Bouldering on modern gym style, smeary problems that require powerful body positions and all parts of the shoe

Product Specifications

Features: Cushioned
Sustainability: Vegan
Material Details: Synthetic
Last: Board-Lasted
Shape of Last: Cambered
Fits Shoe Size: EU 37 - 48 / US 5 - 13.5
Gender: Mens
Best Use: Climbing
Footwear Closure: Velcro

Product Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Steez machines I have been climbing in my Zenist’s for a long time. The first time I bought them the stitching was all messed up and coming out, the Evolv team was kind enough to send me a new pair. Now these shoes are sensitive, so sensitive that once you get used to them every other shoe will feel like wearing a brick on your foot. They don’t have a ton to offer outdoors but are more than functional. The gym is where they shine, these shoes are bouldering machines. Who needs stiffness for support when you have so much sensitivity that you can just paste your foot over a chip and trust it. I love the easy on and off and the fit, they are durable and have lasted me over two years now. I look forward to trying the zenist pro with the new heel lock and closure system when my current zenist’s blow out. The black and white color way also looks soooo steezy.
Date published: 2023-07-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I adore these shoes Bought these about 4 months ago and I'm still absolutely loving them. They fit me like a glove, though I did have to get ~2 sizes larger than expected, coming from another brand + my street shoes. My previous pair gave me foot cramps after every climb, but I can keep these ones on for a long time with no issue. Every time I expect to slip off a hold, they've got me, and I can't ask for more than that!
Date published: 2023-04-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Do Everything Well Shoe! I use these shoes for warm-ups, bouldering and super long overhang routes because they are super comfy without giving up any performance. Love the sensitivity due to softness so that I can feel every nuance of the rock when I'm toeing down hard, heel hooking or toe hooking. Durable construction means they'll last. Nice work coming up with this design, Team Evolv!
Date published: 2023-03-17
Rated 4 out of 5 by from The GOOD and the BAD I use these as my indoor bouldering shoes, climbing 3-4 times a week for 3 hours per session. For reference, I’m climbing V4-6. I would reorder these. The good: They are light, flexible, and broke in within a few uses. Very comfortable. The toe has a hard enough edge for edging, while the ball of the foot is is soft enough for smearing. The bad: The shoes run small, so I recommend ordering a size up from your street shoe. The rubber isn’t the stickiest and I find my feet slipping when a stiffer shoe would provide better support. The heel provides little protection on the sides of the heel and my heel doesn’t fit all the way in back into the heel making heel hooks feel a bit insecure.
Date published: 2023-02-17
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Amazing shoe Evolv knocked it out of the park with this shoe PROS: Very sensitive, phenomenal on board climbing and standing on gym volumes. Works pretty well outdoors surprisingly (but I do still favor the phantoms for real rock), The toe rubber hooks very well, and the construction of the shoe it top notch. CONS: The one and only gripe I have is how poorly the heel fits my foot. I thought it was just me, but after talking to about 5 other members at my local gym that have the zenist…..they all have the same complaint! The heel is just SOO baggy and flimsy. Sizing: A nice glove like fit down sizing a 1/2 size from my street shoe with toes fully curled. After one to two sessions the shoe felt broken in fully. My foot is on the wider side with an egyptian toe shape and a “normal” shaped heel. I wouldn’t recommend down sizing any more than a 1/2 size.
Date published: 2022-12-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very sensitive climbing shoe! I've been climbing for about a year. This is my third pair of climbing shoes, my last pair being the Evolv Shaman. I wanted a similar sized shoe with better smearing capabilities due to the Shaman's "love bump." The Zenist fits differently in that it is much more snug in the toe box, and it feels VERY different as well. This shoe is SOFT. That makes it tough on the toes at first, especially on tiny holds, but the rubber is very sticky, the heel GREAT for hooking, and the texture above the toes also EXCELLENT for toe hooks. If you want a shoe you can comfortably push your limits on all day, you might want something a little stiffer, but if you want maximum sensitivity and response, give the Zenist a shot!
Date published: 2022-05-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can do it all If you have a strong enough foot this shoe can do it all! This shoe is soft enough that it works great for smears and volumes, but is supportive enough for me to do whatever I want with my foot. Need to do a toe scum to pull yourself across to a jug? It has you handled! Need to go from an aggressive toe hook to a heel hook? Can handle it with ease! This is my favorite shoe and what I always wear whenever I see a new problem.
Date published: 2021-12-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Favorite Training/Gym Shoe by far I typically prefer a stiffer shoe for edging on tiny little nubs outside, but this shoe converted me to the soft shoe gang for everything else. Super comfy and easy to put on and take off for gym sessions. Black and white color is a big bonus for my aesthetic too :)
Date published: 2021-10-20
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Size Guide

Evolv Men's Climbing Shoes

MEN'S US SIZING 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 15
US Women's Sizing 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15 16
UK Sizing 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 14
Euro Sizing 35.5 36 37 37.5 38 39 39.5 40 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 44 44.5 45 46 46.5 47 48 48.5 49.5

SIZING and FIT NOTES
Evolv makes their sizing simple. To start, all you need to know is your street shoe size in your favorite sneaker. Of course, there are variances to your unique foot shape and desired performance, so Evolv recommends sizing up 1/2 to a full size more for a comfort fit, or size down 1/2 to a full size for a more performance fit. If you need to convert to another unit of measure, just refer to the size charts above.

All Evolv shoes come in a Medium Volume and Low Volume option for one reason: to get everyone in the best fitting shoe for them. Overall, Evolv LV shoes have 6% less volume than the MV. So, if you know you have a lower volume foot, if your climbing shoes are a bit too spacious, or if you want a more performance fit for your projects, the LV may be your next go-to shoe.

Check out the video below that helps explain Evolv climbing shoes sizing.