Evolve, Scarpa and La Sportiva, among other climbing shoe retailers, presented their newest climbing shoes at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver this week.

We asked experts about the best beginner climbing shoes, in case you’re ready to give it a try. ... Runner-Up: Evolv Defy. Backcountry. Evolv. Defy. $109. Backcountry. $135 $99 (27% off) Moosejaw.

Here are the best climbing shoes of the year, so you can send it to new heights. Quality rubber is the most important part of your crag bag. Skip to content. ... Evolv Shaman Lace ($185) ...

The best sport climbing shoes will vary in style, depending on how strong of a climber you are and the type of sport routes you like to climb (overhung, face, slab, etc.).

Editor’s Note: Evolv recently announced that preorders of its Ashima x Brain Dead Zenist climbing shoe neared 600 pairs and raised over $50,000 to be donated to DEI organizations focusing on climbing.

Whether you're bouldering, sport climbing, or jamming splitters, choosing the right shoes is about more than fit. These are the best models. Published: Nov 25, 2019 ...