evolv Phantom Pro Climbing Shoes for precision on steep routes
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
“I’m always reaching for the Phantom Pro Climbing Shoes when tackling steep, overhung routes. The aggressive profile and EvoWrap™ tensioned midsole give me incredible edging power, and I love how snug the fit is with the sock-like closure.”
When we’re pushing our limits on the crux of a steep climb, we trust the evolv Phantom Pro Climbing Shoes to keep us locked in. Designed for powerful performance, these shoes feature a downturned shape, tensioned EvoWrap™ midsole, and Power Lock heel outsole for unwavering precision on the smallest holds.
The snug sock closure with a single-pull hook-and-loop strap ensures a secure fit that won’t budge as we edge and smear up the wall. The 3.5 mm EVO74 High Friction Rubber grips to the rock like a second skin, giving us the confidence to move up, move strong, and move fast.
Details
- Aggressive climbing shoes for steep routes and small holds
- EvoWrap™ tensioned midsole for maximum power and precision
- 1.2mm injection molded downturned front midsole with Love Bump
- Power Lock heel outsole for secure heel hooking
- 3.5mm EVO74 High Friction Rubber for excellent grip
- Slip-lasted design with synthetic microsuede upper
- Single-pull hook-and-loop strap for a secure fit
- Item #EVLZ059
- Upper Material
- synthetic microsuede
- Closure
- lace, hook-and-loop
- Midsole
- EvoWrap rubber
- Rubber
- 3.5mm EVO74
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 4oz
- Last
- slip-lasted
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited
- Profile
- aggressive
- Activity
- climbing
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 3 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 28, 2025
Next level shoe
Got a set of these about a month ago, toe box is great heel seems a bit big. Amazingly sticky in holds, toe hooks seem effortless now definitely a massive upgrade from the to Kronos.
Originally reviewed on Evolv
September 6, 2025
Jack of All Trades Master of One
This shoe tries to be a mix of just about everything. It has enough support at the edge of the shoe to be able to stand on small holds. It is soft enough rubber to smear and conform to whatever it touches. It has a large toe hooking patch. Whether intentional or not the spine of the heel rubber can almost act as a Madrock like cheater ledge. As far as sizing I’d say it runs similarly to the regular phantoms however they fit a little different. The toe box seems wider or at least is soft enough to be more accommodating. The heel is ever so slightly wider and deeper than the standard phantom. I have a very slender and shallow heel shape and it still fits me fine. I actually prefer the way this heel fits over the standard phantom and I loved the standard phantom heel. Now the things that aren’t as good. Three things come to mind thus far. The price is the first one. It’s expensive! There is also tons of tech and R&D that has gone into this shoe. I can almost validate the price because this shoe was leaked well over a year ago and has since been continuously updated since. But it was the main turn off for why I didn’t pre order. It is the most expensive shoe I think you can buy that isn’t a limited edition shoe. And most of those are silly. The second thing is for me I’m not a huge fan of the way toe hooks feel so far. There is a ton of rubber there to it’s easy to make contact with rubber. For some reason doesn’t feel as sticky but it is softer than what’s on the bottom of the shoe. Your mileage may vary on this one. Lastly, because it is a shoe that is a softer construction I worry about long term durability. I haven’t had them long enough to speak 100% to that (I climb about 15 hours a week and I’ve had them for about a month), however so far they have been fairing well. They have kept their downturn well. They still feel well tensioned and the rubber hasn’t worn away crazy fast or delaminated. Overall, this shoe does everything well and some things great. I would recommend the show to people that want essentially a “quiver killer” that primarily climbs overhung routes. Shape of foot small to medium heel, average volume mid foot because of the adjustability of the closure you can essentially make it whatever you need, and medium to wide toe box. TL;DR Slightly softer/more sensitive and more accommodating than the regular phantom. Keeps edging power. Fits a wider toe box with a slender heel pretty true to street size (I downsized 1 full size). Wouldn’t be at home on a slab climb but otherwise a fantastic option. It’s a softer Scarpa Instinct VSR/VSR LV with a better toe hooking patch and closure adjustability. Downside is that it’s super expensive.
Originally reviewed on Evolv
August 6, 2025
Pick them up!!!
Just had my first session in these. Right of the box they are the most comfortable shoe I have owned. My street shoe is 10.5 and I ordered a size 11. Extremely powerful and sensitive on the tiny chips. The new rubber is soft and sticky. I felt very secure on the steeps and slabs.
Originally reviewed on Evolv
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September 14, 2025
what size evolv phantom pro should I get if I use EU 42 sized la sportive solutions for v9 boulders and competitions?
Originally reviewed on Evolv
September 8, 2025
How does the sizing of the Phantom Pro compare with the Zenist Pro? I have the Zenist Pro and initially really struggled to even get my feet in them but they’re now actually comfortable. I wear size EUR 46 sneakers and have Zenist Pro in size EUR 47.
Originally reviewed on Evolv
August 29, 2025
Seeing some conflicting pieces of information from the answers on here regarding the sizing of the OG vs pro and if it's stiffer or softer than the OG phantoms. Can you help clarify sizing? And PSR 9 - stiffest shoe in the Evolv lineup right?
Originally reviewed on Evolv
August 27, 2025
Hey I’m wanting to get the phantom pros, I’m currently using the Kronos size 10.5. How much different would the phantoms be ?
Originally reviewed on Evolv
August 22, 2025
How does this fit (width and heel depth) compared to the old Agro? Should I go the same size?
Originally reviewed on Evolv
August 18, 2025
What size should I get for the Phantom Pro if I want to step up from relaxed to snug? I got a 42,5 on the Kronos, and the feel is nice, relaxed, but somehow I think I would need half less size to feel them more tight. Thanks!
Originally reviewed on Evolv
August 6, 2025
I'm a 46.5 in the Shamans. (I think 46.25 would actually be perfect lol!) How would these shoes fit sizing wise? How do these shoes compare to the Shamans?
Originally reviewed on Evolv
August 1, 2025
Is the sizing similar to original phantom!
Originally reviewed on Evolv
August 1, 2025
Would you recommend me ordering the same size I order in regular phantoms? Or do these run significantly tighter?
Originally reviewed on Evolv
August 1, 2025
Is sizing the same as Phantom? Also, what is the main difference between the pro and regular Phantom beside the new rubber? Are these softer? Stiffer? Better at indoor, outdoor?
Originally reviewed on Evolv