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Sunday, February 1, 2009 12:05 PM

Finally got my new pair of climbing shoes, the Evolv Optimus Prime. Much of the hype regarding this particular model has been the symmetrical and slightly rounded tip. Well in my opinion, it aint very much rounder than other shoes. 

An example would be the Pontas:

It was my previous rock climbing shoe. One of the best I have used in fact. Not because it was designed by Chris Sharma but simply because it fits my feet perfectly, especially at the heel. Guess the only drawback was that it aint a downturn shoe. 

But the Optimus Prime is different! It is a downturn shoe. Hence hooking is well slightly easier. And the tip aint that rounded too. To me, I do not feel the differences between the 2 models. I can confidently step on footholds though the rubber needs a little more seasoning before I can really stick to miniature screw-ons that Jensen absolutely adores. I also have to master hooking on lousy holds using that shoe cuz the feeling is a little different but I am sure I will not have any problems adjusting.

Time to push harder!!




MONOKURO BOO♥


Yours truly
yixiang♥
Manufactured on: 22021985 - ~9 months



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