Evolv Nexxo Review
March 26, 2014
90 The Good
- Easy on, easy off
- Suction-cup fit and an asymmetrical last
- Velcro strap provides arch support under foot
- Comfortable micro-fiber lining
The Bad
- Hot shoe; doesn’t breathe well
- Heel could be lower volume
For steep climbing of any variety, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better, more powerful edging shoe than the new Evolv Nexxo. This a great high-performance slipper that does it all surprisingly well. Chris Sharma has been behind the design from the beginning, and it shows in the final product. I loved the soft heel, fully coated in rubber, that made hooking a breeze; I just wish it was a little lower volume.
Edging
A tensioned rand, plus the asymmetrical semi-soft last create a shoe with lots of toe power. I felt precise and powerful standing on the tiniest edges.
Smearing
The shoe flexes more than enough to get a nice big patch of rubber touching the rock. I wish the rubber was a tad stickier, however.
Pockets
The toe box has a dynamic, precision shape that fits in tiny pockets.
Heel/Toe Hooking
Lots of rubber atop the foot made toe hooking exceptionally great, but a heel with too much dead space compromised heel-hooking performance.
Comfort
The shoe strives to reach that fine balance between sensitivity and support, comfort, and performance, and meets those expectations for what a great performance shoe should be.
Value/Longevity
This reasonably priced performance shoe has a ton of great features. The toe rubber atop of the foot, however, has begun peeling away from the shoe after a few months of wear.
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