Our verdict
Often likened to the La Sportiva TC Pro, Your first resole is on Evolv 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
- crack climbing shoes
- Who should not buy it
- Black Diamond Momentum
- High-level precision
- Comfortable
- Exceptionally grippy
- Eye-catching design
- Yosemite Bum equals comfy ascents
Cons
- Loses stiffness too soon
- Quite pricey
Who should buy the Evolv Yosemite Bum
La Sportiva TC Pro:
- You're after Excels on edges uncambered climbing shoes.
- Fits like a dream. This is from someone who has Mortons toe.
- crack climbing shoes.
With no criticisms about the lifespan of its rigidity, the
Rigid but not forever Evolv Kronos is a fine alternative to the Yosemite Bum. And if you're into La Sportiva TC Pro Not for the frugal climber Not for the frugal climber instead.
These work perfectly with a wider foot like mine
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.
Your trusted crack cruiser
The Yosemite Bum makes scaling fissures a walk in the park. An experienced sender says that it's "promising for thin cracks."
Who should buy the Evolv Yosemite Bum
Climbers are impressed with the fit of the beginner-friendly Yosemite Bum. Take a look at these rave remarks:
- "These work perfectly with a wider foot like mine."
- "Add a product."
- "Fits like a dream." (This is from someone who has Morton's toe.)
Your first resole is on Evolv
This multi-pitch climbing shoe from Evolv doesn't feel sloppy 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.
Loses stiffness too soon
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.
Extra ankle protection is what you need on the crack-laden routes you take on
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.
Yosemite Bum equals comfy ascents
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."
Yosemite Bum: The wizard of edging
The Fits like a dream. This is from someone who has Mortons toe 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.
