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Evolv
The General Climbing Shoe

3.75 out of 5 stars
8 Reviews

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The General Climbing Shoe

Big wall routes generally have a little bit of everything to keep you on your toes, and Evolv designed The General Climbing Shoe to be a boss no matter what you're climbing. It can jam a crack, smear a slab, and edge a crimp better than most. The high-top design covers your ankles when you're in wider cracks, and the stiff midsole ensures support when you're crimping all day long. A slight asymmetrical design gives The General a boost in performance without disrupting the all-day comfort needed for long climbing routes.


Details

  • Evolv's trad master for multi-pitch climbs and big walls
  • Slight asymmetry balances between performance and all-day comfort
  • Trax XE rubber sole and MX-P midsole give a stiff feel
  • Leather upper with a high-top design provides coverage in wider cracks
  • Runs small, so we recommend sizing up for ideal fit
  • Item #EVL001L
Upper Material
leather, non-stretch cotton liner
Lining
synthetic
Closure
lace
Midsole
MX-P (1.6mm, full-length)
Rubber
Trax XE (4.2mm)
Claimed Weight
[single, size 10.5] 13.2oz
Profile
slight downturn
Manufacturer Warranty
limited lifetime
Asymmetrical Curvature
moderate

Overall Rating

4 based on 8 ratings

Review Summary

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4 out of 5 stars

October 19, 2022

Runs small

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I wear 37.5 in La Sportiva. The 40/ US 7.5 are what fit me (so seems to run equivalent with your regular American shoe size or maybe 1/2 size smaller). Eager to get these broken in for Trad climbing.

damp960601 d
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

3 out of 5 stars

October 18, 2022

Smol boi

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it

Runs smol as others have said I thought it was a lil over exaggerated. But wow I couldn't put my left in and right was squeezed to hard to the point. Im gonna go up a siz Street 9 My black diamond climbing shoes are an 8

Jojo P
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

3 out of 5 stars

August 23, 2022

Runs wayyyy small

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it

Avoid yourself the trouble of returning it. I usually wear 8.5-9 in la sportiva, order a 9 and my foot couldn't get in the toe box, let alone the heel!

Olivier M
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

5 out of 5 stars

May 2, 2022

Great Shoe, Ignore the Sizing complaints

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I guess I’m having a hard time. People complaining about sizing isn’t a great insight. First of all no climbing shoe ever really fits to size. Just go try em on. Backcountry has a great return policy so you’ll be fine. Grab a few sizes in the ballpark and return if they don’t fit. Sportiva(I wear 11.5 street, and usually I have to size down 2 full sizes for sportiva), Scarpa, Butora? None of them ever fit in the same size. Always try them on. I’m a noob to Trad climbing. But today I wore these for four hours straight on a multi pitch. Had zero issues. They aren’t as comfortable as street shoes(because climbing shoes) but at the end of the day my feet could have gone longer if needed. Edge and slab just fine. No issues with foot jams either. And I feel the quality in these is very high. They feel better made than TCs that I’ve tried and fit my wider feet better. I just bought a second pair and can attest to break in. I’ve put way more than 900 feet on these. Probably a few thousand now. And compared to the brand new ones they feel much better. So the durability and stiffness come at a break-in cost. But its well worth it for me. Big fan.

jnuss j
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

3 out of 5 stars

July 9, 2021

Add 2 centimeters to your size

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it

The sizing chart is wrong, I ordered a Mens 8 b/c my foot measured 26cm, I will reorder two sizes up (equivalent to 2cm) and see how it goes! ~edit~ Size 10 was still too small :(

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Katherine B
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

4 out of 5 stars

June 13, 2020

Comments on fit.

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it

I've always been a sportiva guy, so these are my sizing experiences. I was unable to test these shoes on rock because the first pair I got was too large, the second pair was the wrong size shipped to me. I wear a 41.5 Katana lace for aggressive single pitch climbing, or a 10.0 street shoe. A size 12 General was slightly too large for me in the comfy-but-snug fit I was looking for. I tried to go down to a 11.5, but I receive a 11.0 in the mail. This shoe was perfect lengthwise, but for the width it was crushing my foot. Based on this, I don't think a 11.5 would've fit me because it would've been too long. My sizing advice: Buy multiple pairs, starting at your street size and then going bigger. Keep the hang tags on and return the ones that don't fit. They fit a moderately wide foot and have IMO moderate asymmetry. They feel VERY stiff. Moderate downturn. I could not see them ever developing the upward toebox camber.

Kevin S
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 9, 2020

Better than the TC pros

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Let's be honest, After the TC pros came out, the american trad shoe was, and largely still is, dominated by La Sportiva's TCs. When evolv stepped up to the plate as a potential high top style competitor, I was pretty underwhelmed. I really didn't think anything evolv would produce would even come close to the ability and comfort of the TCs. Boy was I wrong. These puppies have been up the nose, astroman, rostrum, and many other pitches of yosemite granite. They edge better than the TCs, are just as comfortable and actually have a little down turn which makes overhangs and some sportiness nothing to worry about. Heres a few disclaimers for people picking up for the first time. 1. Try them on. I upsized way more than I thought I was going to get the right all day fit that would still perform. 2. They don't climb well right out of the box. They need to be abused. 3. There's almost no stretch. Size accordingly

Erik G
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

3 out of 5 stars

May 22, 2020

Stiff

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I bought these in hopes that I?d like the stiffer shoe, and that they?d break in and be perfect. These puppies are stiff stiff. I have climbed about 900 feet in these so far and they are not close to broken in. I have major hot spots on the back of my heel. I liked the initial try-on fit but now that I?ve been climbing in them, I?m not a fan. Sandstone smears and edges are tough because the rubber is so thick and stiff that hard to feel anything, They?re just insecure for me. The toe-box is tall so jamming can be tricky too. They aren?t a bad shoe, the material is quality for sure. I like evolv, just not a fan of this shoe. I?ll update if they ever break in! I?m a 9/42 and I sized up to 10 as many evolv shoes run small. The fit feels alright, I could?ve gone 9.5 but like I said they?re so stiff it was hard to know.

Mitch
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com