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Evolv Unisex-Adult Defy Lace Climbing Shoe

Evolv Unisex-Adult Defy Lace Climbing Shoe

Evolv's unisex Defy Lace is the lace-up version of a popular entry shoe, suited to beginners who want a dialed-in fit.

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What we liked

  • + Laces tighten evenly across the foot for a more secure beginner fit
  • + Unisex sizing covers a broad range of feet in one model
  • + Simple, sturdy build handles the wear of learning footwork on plastic holds

Trade-offs

  • - Lace-up design is slower to remove than the strap version between problems
  • - Older listing may differ from newer Defy updates, so check the variant

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