evolv Optimus Prime

evolv Optimus Prime

Average Rating: rated 5.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user

Description

The Optimus Prime is a climbing shoe made by evolv. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry.com:
"As part of Chris Sharma's signatures series, the Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe gives you uncompromising performance on steep sport climbs and boulder problems. Sharma designed the Optimus Prime with a down-cambered last and a symmetrical toe box for maximum power transmission on overhanging terrain. The deep heel cup and hook-and-loop straps keep your foot locked in, and the oval-grid rand gives you an edge on techy toe hooks."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Based on Chris Sharma's climbing expertise and design ideas, the Evolv Optimus Prime Rock Climbing Shoe is the fourth model in the Sharma Signature Series. Designed like no other climbing shoe on the market, the Optimus Prime has a symmetric, round toe box, downcambered last, and deeper fitting and stiffer heel. The oval grid pattern rand provides additional protection and improved toe-hooking abilities while a Velcro closure keeps the Optimus Prime fit tight and secure."

From GearX.com:
"Chris Sharma designed this versatile down cambered shoe for front point edging and climbing vertical to overhanging climbs. It offers high performance in a comfortable fit."

From EMS:
"Designed on a completely different last than any other climbing shoes, the Optimus Prime offers a symetric toe box (rounded toe box). A flexible shoe that rewards strong climbers, the Optimus is the fourth installment in the Sharma Signature Series. The Optimus Prime has a deeper fitting heel and much stiffer heel cup than the Optimus. Oval grid pattern rand for added protection and for improved toe hooking. Hook-and-loop fastener maintains the shape for a tight fit. Perforated elastic Synthratek synthetic upper with moisture wicking qualities. Cotton fiber lining in heel cup and toe box. 4.2 mm TRAX XT-5 high friction rubber sole grips like a bulldog."

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Optimus Prime
Reviewed by Mike Connacozza, Feb 08, 2009

"Awesome shoes just brilliant. True craftmanship on Sharma's part."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Optimus Prime at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe$124.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Optimus Prime Rock Climbing Shoes$122.29Buy Now

GearX.com
Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe$99.99Buy Now

EMS
Optimus Prime Climbing Shoes$120.00Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Optimus Prime Climbing Shoes$125.00Buy Now

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