The Evolv Defy is a mid level shoe with a heavy leaning towards comfort. No doubt partly down to its out of the box comfort and low price it has become a very popular shoe with beginners.

That said the Defy maybe isn't the best choice for those just starting out at climbing. Although the sole is thin and provides great feel, it offers little support for feet unaccustomed to the strain of standing on small footholds. The thin sole and softish rubber compound also make it susceptible to wear, particularly with imprecise footwork on textured indoor walls.

We'd say the Defy is best suited to the more experienced climber looking for a sensitive shoe for days out routing  (making it perfect for gritstone), indoor climbing (particularly indoor bouldering), or mid grade circuit bouldering. For these purposes it provides a good level of performance at a very reasonable price.

Specification

• Profile: Asymmetrical toe profile (KA-1 last) 
• Sole: 4.2mm TRAX® XT-5 high friction rubber 
• Rand: VTR3D rand system (thicker in front toe area) 
• Upper: Elastic Synthratek synthetic upper 
• Lining: Nylon lining
• Midsole: MX-P: 1mm half-length midsole

Sizing your shoes
If you require some assistance sizing this shoe to your particular needs check out the following link to our Rock Shoe Sizing Guide.