Review on Evolv General Climbing Shoe Green by Brad Schaefer

Love these shoes! I've waited 2 months since the Generals announcement and ended up buying two pairs. These shoes are just amazing. They're almost identical to the Supra but (surprisingly) have more rubber on top and look MUCH better. I get tons of compliments on these shoes every time I step into them or my Nighthawks. It's been a little over a week and I've already broken in these shoes. They almost didn't need to be broken in because these shoes are so comfortable I can only stress that point. Style: I love the style. Evolv have seriously outperformed themselves and the competition with these tall caps. Not only do they look great, they are also very comfortable. I will definitely post pictures of these shoes after the first few climbs as Revane's picture doesn't do it justice! Size and Fit: I wear a size 9 on Nike, Converse Chuck Taylor, Keen and Sorel. 42/42.5 in UK size. However, I wear Evolv climbing shoes in size 10.5. An Evolv rep I met told me to try a size 1 and a half and a size 1.5 was perfect for all Evolv shoes. The leather/plastic has stretched just enough to fit perfectly after wearing as stated by the representative. Comfort: This shoe is without a doubt the most comfortable climbing shoe I have ever worn. And I've worn every major brand. Also, as I said in my review of the Nighthawks, words cannot express how much better a pair of lace up rock shoes are than Velcro shoes. The high-top design only reinforces that statement. Function: The rubber that Evolv uses is amazing, sticky and durable. I've climbed in their boots before and never had a problem with them. Your products always deliver. In addition, these shoes have a rubber upper that protects your shoes and toes from cracks when climbing. They really thought of everything when designing this shoe. In conclusion, I highly recommend not only The Generals but all Evolv products. It's not some giant company sacrificing materials and design. Your small company makes a KILLER product. I am very happy with my purchase and look forward to dealing with them again in the future.