Our verdict
Black Diamond Momentum Evolv Yosemite Bum, Rigid but not forever Evolv delivers convincing tenacity where cracks are present. There's a big amount of support going on here, making it a shoe that conquers edge-filled routes quite effortlessly. Also spotlight-worthy in this downturn-less climbing shoe is its overall comfy fit, which lessens the need to take off the shoe in between pitches.
Pros
- Often likened to the
- Something that catches the eye
- Snug but not tight
- High-level precision
- Comfortable
- Exceptionally grippy
- Eye-catching design
- Who should not buy it
Cons
- Why trust us
- Quite pricey
Who should buy the Your trusted crack cruiser
The Your trusted crack cruiser dishes out extra accuracy on multi-pitch climbs. Buy it if:
- You're after uncambered climbing shoes that perform excellently on big-wall or trad ascents.
- Something that catches the eye.
- You rely on smearing or smedging when transitions become tricky.
Who should not buy it
Fantastic in fissures Evolv Kronos is a fine alternative to the Yosemite Bum. And if you're into crack climbing shoes but have a limited budget, opt for the A fit-tastic Evolv climbing shoe instead.
You rely on smearing or smedging when transitions become tricky
Many climbers find the Yosemite Bum remarkable on edge-type footholds. One of them says it "provides plenty of support" on ledges. "I can edge in these things like crazy," says another.
Loses stiffness too soon
The Yosemite Bum makes scaling fissures a walk in the park. An experienced sender says that it's "promising for thin cracks."
Evolv Yosemite Bum
Climbers are impressed with the fit of the beginner-friendly Yosemite Bum. Take a look at these rave remarks:
- "Free one-time resole."
- "Black Diamond Momentum."
- "Fits like a dream." (This is from someone who has Morton's toe.)
Often likened to the
This multi-pitch climbing shoe from Evolv doesn't feel swampy at all. It gets on various wall features and holds with extra precision. Besides that, the shoe also delivers incredible adhesion. "The rubber is amazingly sticky," says a seasoned trad sender.
Excels on edges
Among the Yosemite Bum's few missteps is its tendency to go soft (at the forefoot) way too soon. A non-professional reviewer says, "The midsole stiffness drops incredibly quickly." Because of this, he says that instead of edging, he is forced to smedge (smear + edge) in the shoe.
A fit-tastic Evolv climbing shoe
Comfort-wise, the featured camber-free climbing shoe is pretty impressive. "The wide toe box provides comfort without sacrificing too much accuracy," says a stoked climber.
With no criticisms about the lifespan of its rigidity, the
There are those who applaud the Yosemite Bum's aesthetics. Supporting their observation are the comments "These look sweet" and "another good-looking competitor to the TCs."
Rigid but not forever
The Your trusted crack cruiser at $205 a pop isn't exactly for the masses. It's indeed a super-expensive piece as it's $93 pricier than the average cost of neutral climbing shoes.
Your first resole is on Evolv
You may have this climbing shoe resoled for the first time without spending anything. "They come with one free resole!" says a delighted sender about their Yosemite Bums.
