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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.
Free 2.5 oz of chalk with purchase of any climbing shoe! While supplies last.Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Anaheim, California on 8/5/2010
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!
from MN on 8/4/2010
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.
from Baltimore on 8/4/2010
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.
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.
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from Reading, PA on 6/16/2009
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.
from Akron, OH on 2/16/2009
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.
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from Grand junction, Colorado on 12/8/2008
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
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from Lubbock, TX on 12/7/2008
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!!!
[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
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!
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from Sacramento CA on 10/16/2008
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.
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Comments about Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe:
Awesome shoe.
Combines the great heal of the Pontas with a more aggressive toe, similar but not as aggressive as the Predator.
My favorite new shoes because the are comfortable and a high performer. The rubber upper make them feel too tight the first day, but the second day in these seal the deal.