Elektra Lace Climbing Shoes - Women's

About this find

The evolv Elektra Lace is a women's rock climbing shoe with unlined, semiperforated leather uppers. The leather can mold to your feet for a custom fit, and the perforations add breathability. The shape is slightly asymmetrical, which keeps the power comfortably focused on your big toe. It is a neutral, slip-lasted shoe with a low volume fit.

Lace holes in the front and speed lacing let you cinch the shoes up quickly while keeping the fit snug throughout. Split tongues make getting in and out easy without the tongue moving around. If your feet feel cramped after a hard attempt, loosen the laces between climbs to give them a rest.

The outsole is 4.2 mm TRAX high-friction rubber that grips both rock and gym holds, so one pair covers outdoor routes and indoor sessions. When the sole wears down, evolv can resole the shoes, which lets you keep a pair you have already broken in.

The pair weighs 1 lb. 4 oz. and the shoes are imported. Best use is rock climbing, and the lace-up closure gives you control over fit from the toes to the ankle. The leather upper and neutral build make this a practical pick for climbers who split time between crag and gym.