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Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe (no-sku-product)

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The Optimus Prime is the commander of all the climbing shoes and was designed by the supreme ruler of climbing, Chris Sharma.  This is the 4th shoe in the Sharma Signature Series for Evolv and the more he makes, the better they get.  The Optimus Prime has a hook and loop closure system for a precise, secure fit and is built with a Trax oval grid across the toe providing high performance when toe hooking and steep climbing. 

Besides being a great performance shoe, the Optimus Prime has a soft interior lining and perforated synthetic upper that gives you more breathability while standing for hours waiting for your turn on Midnight Lightning or hang dogging the local sport climbing proj. 
 


Features

  • Trax oval grid across toe
  • Trax high friction rubber outsole
  • Soft interior lining
  • Perforated synthetic upper
  • Hook and loop closure for precise fit



Gender: Unisex
Weight: 1 lb 1.6 oz
Vendor ProductId: EV2008
Review ProductId: 12889

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Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe
 
4.6

(based on 11 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (7)
  • Versatile (6)
  • Rugged (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Bouldering (11)
    • Indoor (10)
    • Outdoors (6)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        55% 

        (6 reviews)

        Feels true to size

         

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        91% 

        (10 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid climber (9)

    Reviews

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    5.0

    AWESOME

    By Captain Cool

    from Anaheim, California

    About Me Avid Climber

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Looks awesome
    • Stretches a lot

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Bouldering
      • Indoor

      Comments about Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe:

      I use this product almost everyday of the week in an indoor rock climbing gym across the street from my house and i LOVE THESE SHOES! I use to climb in La Sportiva's but they sucked compared to the optimus primes. They took about 3 days to brake in and it hurt for those three days but as soon as you brake them in they are AMAZING!

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
       
      4.0

      Great shoe

      By JT

      from Baltimore

      About Me Avid Climber

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable

      Cons

      • Rubber wears quickly

      Best Uses

      • Bouldering
      • Indoor

      Comments about Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe:

      This is a great show for the bouldering gym. They feel great for extended use. The heel cup actually stays and the toes have not yet blown through. The rubber is the only downside. Unfortunately it wears quickly and has become slick.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow
       
      4.0

      Sticky, with the coolest name.

      By Climber

      from MN

      About Me Avid Climber

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Bouldering
      • Indoor

      Comments about Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe:

      These took a long time to get used to but they're pretty good. Superior to my Evolv Defys and Mad rock Flashs for steep indoor climbing. They are not comfortable, but they don't pretend to be.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too small
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
       
      4.0

      Ultimate Shoe for Wider Feet

      By Homeslice the Climber

      from Chattanooga, TN

      About Me Competitive Climber

      Pros

      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Bouldering
        • Indoor
        • Outdoor

        Comments about Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe:

        After cramming my feet in climbing shoes for 10+ years, I've found a shoe with a wide toebox for my wide foot! Lightweight, perfect rubber coverage over the toe, deep heel cup, ultimate performance. I fit my shoes for performance and wear a street shoe of 8 US and fit a size of 8.5 in these. I could absolutely not go down smaller. So, size up at least 1/2 size for a doable fit.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels half size too small
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great shoe

        By Andrew the Mandrew

        from Reading, PA

        About Me Avid Climber

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Aggressive
        • Sticky rubber

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bouldering
          • Outdoor
          • Sprint Climbs

          Comments about Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe:

          These shoes are great. They are highly aggressive and very sticky. I've bouldered in them several times outdoors. The heel is awesome and sticks well. My heel feels very solid in the heel cup.

          For climbers looking for a comfortable fit, I'd go a half size bigger than my street shoe. I went with my street shoe size because I had nowhere local to try these shoes on to get a fit and my street size is painfully tight. So try a half size to a full size bigger than your street size if you're looking for comfort.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels half size too small
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
           
          5.0

          Great shoe

          By Optimus

          from Akron, OH

          About Me Avid Climber

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Versatile

          Cons

          • Can be tight

          Best Uses

          • Bouldering
          • Indoor
          • Outdoor

          Comments about Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe:

          These shoes are great. i had trouble sizing them at first because they are synthetic and will not stretch it can be tough what size to order. when buying them remember to be aware of evolv's statement of they fit true to street shoes and they will not stretch. other than that i love my primes. they are great at smearing and edging. heeling hooking is great in these shoes. i've only had a chance to climb them inside so far and they have elevated me in competition. also the Velcro makes them great for easy on and offs between climbs. overall the best shoe i've ever used.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels half size too small
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          optimustic!!!

          By haveed

          from Grand junction, Colorado

          About Me Avid Climber

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Rugged
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Bouldering
            • Indoor

            Comments about Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe:

            this shoe is very nice I enjoyed it a whole lot first shoe I have bought online and I love it...:D

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            totally sweet product

            By Mikey

            from Lubbock, TX

            About Me Avid Climber

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Lightweight
            • Really aggresive

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bouldering
              • Indoor
              • Outdoor

              Comments about Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe:

              At first the toes are really curled and it causes much discomfort but after time it gets better!!!

              remember these along with all evolve shoes fit smaller than their actual size

              Great Great Shoe!!!

              • Sizing:
              • Feels full size too small
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              awesome shoe!

              By 2 (K)

              from Orlando, FL

              About Me Avid Climber

              Pros

              • Lightweight
              • Lots of rubber
              • Performance Fit
              • Rugged
              • Versatile

              Cons

              • None

              Best Uses

              • Bouldering
              • Indoor
              • Outdoor
              • Toe heel hooking

              Comments about Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe:

              this is a really great shoe. there is quite a bit of rubber on it which makes it the perfect shoe if you do s lot of toe hooking! the aggressive fit lets you wedge your foot into the smallest little cracks that would be unusable with some other shoes!

              BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU'RE BUYING THESE! if you are going to buy them online, go somewhere and try them on first! my street shoe is an 8 1/2 - 9 and i bought a 10 in these and it fits VERY snug! so dont buy these without trying them on first!

              • Sizing:
              • Feels full size too small
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Very happy with this shoe

              By Micah

              from Sacramento CA

              About Me Getting Started

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Lightweight
              • Rugged
              • Versatile

              Cons

              • Uncomfortable

              Best Uses

              • Bouldering
              • Indoor

              Comments about Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe:

              These shoes seem to run on the small side. I had to size up from the Pontas, and still got a very tight fit. I was worried when I first tried them because my toes were mashed in, and standing on firm ground can be uncomfortable. They have a fairly extreme down turned last, which again can be uncomfortable when standing.

              As soon as you get off the ground you seem to forget them, and after a few times out they begin to mold to your feet (they do not stretch in length however). The camber makes under clings much easier, and the shoe seems to do very well in everything I have tried. The Velcro also makes removing them very quick and easy between runs.

              Overall, I feel the Pontas is a bit more comfortable if you plan on standing around in them. If you want a technical shoe and don't mind taking them off between runs, this shoe is amazing. Very happy with the purchase.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels half size too small
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

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