Why We Like The Evolv Zenist Climbing Shoe
The Evolv Zenist Climbing Shoe gets our feet closer to the wall. The thinner split-sole construction delivers an ultra-soft midsole that increases flexibility and sensitivity, so our feet feel everything on the wall and our trust in their connection is revived. Plus, the consistently sticky Trax SAS rubber bites without needing to warm up.
Details
- Sensitive climbing shoe for training boards and bouldering indoors and out
- Downturned profile for precision and power transfer
- Trax SAS rubber is reliably sticky in all temps
- Synthetic upper will stretch about a half size
- Large toe patch provides secure toe hooks
- Tensioned heel rand delivers solid heel hooks
- Single-strap closure offers an easy on-off
- Item #EVLZ053
- Upper Material
- synthetic
- Closure
- hook-and-loop
- Midsole
- soft, half-length 1mm
- Rubber
- Trax SAS (3.5mm)
- Claimed Weight
- 9.17oz
- Asymmetrical Curvature
- moderate
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited
- Profile
- downturn
- Activity
- climbing training, bouldering
Reviews
Q&A
What do you think about this product?
Overall Rating
4 based on 2 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 30, 2025
Amazing for bouldering
I purchased the Evolv Zenist for outdoor bouldering in the same size as my street shoes, and I must say they are perfect. They have no gaps and fit the shape of the foot perfectly. The shoe is really soft and smear easily on the rock. It is particularly suitable for overhang bouldering but also for situations with less steep terrain, where the need for smearing is greater than the support provided by a stiff shoe. The rubber compound wasn't new to me, as I’ve already used Evolv shoes, and it offers exceptional grip in all conditions. Highly recommended for both indoor and outdoor bouldering.
Originally reviewed on Evolv
December 10, 2024
Runs small
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- 8
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 145
Bought my street size which is a size 8 in men’s. I could not even get my heel into the shoe. I just ordered another pair size 10.5 and I will see how it fits. The show itself looks and feels great good rubber looking forward to getting the right fit and putting them to the test.
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May 29, 2024
Hi. I am a younger woman around weighing 65 kg, but have quite wide front feet. Would the regular zenist or low volume zenist be a better fit for me?
Originally reviewed on Evolv
April 29, 2024
Dear Evolv Team, I own the old Zenist and the new V6 (both Regular Volume). The last of the new v6 is quite different from the old Zenist - and I like it very much!! Regarding the last, is the new Zenist (and Pro) closer to the old Zenist or to the V6?
Originally reviewed on Evolv
March 13, 2024
How does the new (non-pro) Zenist coe new (non-pro) Zenist compare to the original one overall, but especially in terms of support and stiffness? Is it roughly the same, or did the old Zenist sit somewhere between the new Zenist and Zenist Pro?
Originally reviewed on Evolv