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climbing shoe
Evolv

Kronos

Category
Climbing shoe
Type
Strap
Key specs
4.2 mm TRAX SAS
Material
Synthetic
Weight
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What climbers keep saying · from 16 reviews

comfortable9durable6great toe hooks1lightweight1painful1sticky rubber1stretches a lot1

With narrow, low-volume feet, the Evolv Kronos fits their heel really well.

positive

Sending a variety of fairly hard climbs in their latest Kronos: tame downturn, solid heel, good toe-hook rubber, decent on small edges and comfortable for long sessions.

positivecomfortablegreat toe hooks

Switched from the Defy to the Kronos and really likes them: perfect for their Egyptian, square-ish feet and as comfortable as the Defy.

positivecomfortable

Likes the Kronos as a warm-up shoe, though half a size down is still a bit big after break-in.

mixed

The Kronos were their first pair and they love them; they've moved to a more aggressive shoe but still train in them weekly after two resoles.

positivedurable

Kronos are great: two pairs, each resoled once; the Velcro gave out on one pair, and they switch to Solutions when they need a bigger heel cup.

positivedurable

Climbing in the Evolv Kronos and finds them great, though wants something better for small footholds on top rope.

positive

Bought the Kronos half a size up because they reportedly don't stretch; a month later they're too big.

mixedstretches a lot

Their Kronos were fine at first but now give them blisters in twin spots on both heels.

negative

Their Kronos fit great and are comfortable, but they're now worn out.

positivecomfortable

Wore their Kronos for four years until holes appeared in the rand and sole.

positivedurable

Their Kronos made the toes curl a little at first but are fine now that they're broken in.

positive

Chose the Kronos after trying shoes at the shop; 7-8 sessions in and absolutely loving them.

positive

Got the Kronos as a first shoe a month into climbing and is projecting V3-4 in them.

positive

Likes their first-pair Kronos, but there's a slick spot under the big toe on both shoes that put them off the brand.

mixed

For shallow heels the Kronos works best: light, not the softest, very versatile and comfy.

positivelightweightcomfortable

The Kronos was their beginner pair: very comfy and held up for a long time.

positivecomfortabledurable

For wide feet the Evolv Kronos was a really nice second pair: comfy, generous straps, good feedback, and has lasted a super long time.

positivecomfortabledurable

Has top-roped indoors for about ten months; their big toes get so painful about an hour into a session that it has sapped their motivation, and they suspect their Kronos, though they thought they had sized them right.

“My guess is it's a shoe thing, I have the Evolv Kronos and I thought they were sized appropriately but I feel like they might be what's causing the issue.”
negativepainful

Bought the Kronos as their first climbing shoes; they feel comfortable, but as a beginner on V2–V3 who doesn't climb often they wonder whether they were too pricey and advanced.

mixedcomfortable