The Evolv Oracle lace-up climbing shoe is effectively the performance love child of the Evolv Shaman and Evolv Agro. Both highly technical shoes in their own right, Evolv took the best features of both to create the Oracle; a next-level performance shoe fit for climbers looking to push their climbing prowess on demanding boulder problems, overhung sport climbs, and trad routes.
The Oracle features the "love bump and "knuckle box" technology found in the Shamans. The combination of the two creates a dedicated space at the toe box which bends toes into a naturally crimping position and eliminates dead space meaning feedback from the smallest holds and power transfer onto them is second to none.
From the Agro, the Oracle inherited the stiffer "Dark Spine" midsole and heel tension which ensures a supportive fit and plenty of friction for heel hooks. A Flexible Sling Shot (FFS) heel tensioner is embedded into the top lace loop. When pulled tight, the heel and arch can be pulled in with plenty of precision.
Underfoot, the Oracle uses a 4.2mm TRAX SAS which is the ultimate combination of friction and durability.
If you are looking for a comfortable aggressive shoe packed with all of Evolv's best technologies, you should seek out the Oracle.
Midsole: MX-P: 1.6mm half-length, Love Bump, Dark Spine
Outsole: 4.2mm TRAX® SAS
Lining: Unlined
Rand: VTR (thick front toe area)
Weight: 510g (UK 8)
Features
Vegan Friendly Synthratek VX synthetic upper
Free floating cord bonded FSS Heel Tensioner pulls tension through the arch and lock the foot into the shoe
Speed Lace Closure -provides maximum fit and control as well as easy on and off
Agion® Antimicrobial lining on the split tongue
Dark Spine heel midsole protects the Calcaneus bone while heel hooking, and helps lock the heel into the shoe
Knuckle Box makes room for your big toe knuckle to rest in a curled position without causing hot spots
Love Bump fills dead space under your toes while putting much-needed energy towards the edging surface
Split/Oustole for flexibility through the arch
Variable Thickness Molded Rand (VTR) puts thinner rand rubber in areas to reduce pressure points and hot spots and thicker rubber in the high wear zones
TRAX® SAS outsole for friction and durability
Reviews
Ben
24/10/2024
great shoe, shame there are none left:(
Ben
16/04/2024
does it all!!! great for bouldering
Warren
18/02/2024
Nice shoes but didn't fit even though they were half size bigger than the Scarpa shoes I ordered at same time. Should have looked at size fitting recommendations beforehand. Returned the shoes
Holly
11/12/2023
Such good shoes! I bought these for the wall as the price was so good and wanted to save my solutions for outdoors. Stiff, aggressive and sensitive. Going to take some wearing in but feel amazing. Went one size up as evolv size really small.
Evolv
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