Zenist Pro

Tested the Zenist Pro: boxier and more built-up than their Skwamas with a wider heel, but very good for them too.

The Zenist Pro is quite stiff out of the box and takes some breaking in; even after break-in it has a considerable midsole, so it's not a Drago-style soft shoe.

Bought the Zenist Pro half a size below street: stiffer than the Zenist, but too tight so they returned them; suits Roman feet more than Greek.

Wears Zenist Pros a full size above street; somewhat uncomfortable for the first few sessions but a perfect fit once broken in.

Their Zenist Pros in street size were hard to get on at first and got easier after breaking in; a comfy rather than tight fit.

Their size 44 Zenist Pros (street 44) feel like a 42.5 La Sportiva; Evolv already sizes them down.

Wears Zenist Pros half a size below street and would go another half size smaller next time.

New Zenist Pros (HV) fit snug, but after two sessions the heel hurt so much they had to switch shoes halfway.

Wore the Zenist Pro and found it had less toe-box volume and wasn't comfortable on their toes.

The Zenist Pro fit their foot shape and heel much better than the Zenist; climbs well on overhangs and volumes.

Didn't like the Zenist Pro: stiff and clunky including the uppers, super wide with little adjustability; their gym cleared them out at 50% off.

Just bought Zenist Pros half a size above street: the front is perfect for their wide forefoot, but the heel is a little too deep for their narrow, shallow heels.

Got Zenist Pros in true size for a stiffer shoe: fits well enough with a good heel, still painful on the tip before break-in, and it gnaws at their outer ankle.

The Zenist Pro fits well overall, but the heel cup is baggy yet digs into their Achilles, and the shoe squishes their ring toe badly.

Just got Zenist Pros in street size and can barely get in them; Evolv runs very small, so they're sizing up a full size.

Has had the Zenist Pro: still a little too stiff for them, though softer than the Shaman.

The Zenist Pro is one of their go-to shoes, wider than the Shaman in the forefoot.

Their new Zenist Pros are softer than their Instinct VSRs, with better responsiveness on volumes and smearing but less support when edging.

Got Zenist Pros 1.5 EU sizes up from La Sportiva and still couldn't get their foot in; very low volume and narrow.

Likes the Zenist Pro as well: softer than either Phantom, somewhat like a Skwama, with a taller heel.

Zenist Pro is one of their favourites, with a great fit and comfortable insert.

Calls the Zenist Pro a great shoe; resoled with XS Grip 2.

Has the Zenist Pro in street size and it's pretty tight; a classic Egyptian fit.