Shaman 2S

Loves the Shaman 2S: fits like their Shamans with a secure heel, much softer and more sensitive, smears better and heel hooks stay put.

After 2 months the Shaman 2S fit is perfect: narrower heel than the Instinct with a wide front; likes the rubber and edges nearly as much.

Size 44 in the Shaman 2S was the right fit for them; Evolv sizing runs closer to street size.

Their new Shaman 2S arrived with a burnt-rubber smell inside, unlike any La Sportiva or Scarpa they've had.

The Shaman 2S fits perfectly with a tight heel after a baggy VSR, but felt slippy on the wall the first time.

Just picked up the Shaman 2S after Skwamas: not as grippy yet, and soft enough that the big-toe edge bends, making it slightly insensitive.

The Shaman 2S is pretty balanced after break-in and fit them better; the two straps and wrap-around tongue lock in their foot.

The Shaman 2S has become their go-to board shoe: sensitive yet claw-like forefoot with plenty of edging power on TB2 and Moon.

Says the Shaman 2S strikes a perfect balance.

After two sessions in the Shaman 2S they like it more; standing on small holds on overhangs feels great compared to their Kubos.

At 57 kg the Shaman 2S is pretty soft (less than Theories or Dragos), with very sticky rubber and enough support to slab on jibs, though it claws less well.

Had the Shaman 2S briefly and returned them after a couple of sessions: felt great off the wall but the heels weren't snug enough on it.

Shaman 2S softens so much during a session it feels like a different shoe, and they struggle to dig into holds compared to Solution Comps.

At 75 kg they struggle to dig into small wood holds on the TB2 in the Shaman 2S, unlike in Skwamas and VSRs.

Short positive review of their Shaman 2S.

Shaman 2S is very comfortable with great performance, barely any break-in, good smearing and edging; sticky once broken in.

Tried the Shaman 2S in a store: it fit very well but was quite a bit too soft for them.

“i could only try on the Shaman 2S in the store and they fit me very well, but they were really quite a bit too soft for me.”

Uses the Shaman 2S half a size above street size; finds it right between stiff and soft, and though the toes are still tight after break-in, it is comfortable.

“I currently use my shaman 2s and I think they are right in the middle of stiff and soft, and can be good for just about anyone.”

With a wide forefoot and narrow heel, only uses Shamans now; the 2S is really good if you want a softer shoe and has a tiny heel.