Evolv Rex Approach Shoe

First off sizing...runs BIG!! I had to go down to a size 10, and I typically have 10.5 with morton's toe (longer 2nd toe). Also the instep is a bit narrow so if your foot pronates or turns in you'll feel like your foot is hanging over nothing. As the other reviewers stated the sole is marking on some types of floor as well. That being said I've worn them constantly to see it they are a fit, and as I've broken them in they are becoming a great all around shoe. Sticky sole, stiff enough to hike in. Wide toebox for those with a medium size foot. Not much in the way of ankle support (low cut), but there is alot of padding somewhat like a skate shoe. Lacing goes far down the toe box like a climbing shoe to adjust the fit. All in all, I've found that I really like these shoes and am glad I bought a pair. So far the durability is fine and they seem like they are a great approach shoe.

I agree with others that the fit is a little large, using two pair of socks and it's not bad. Have done a lot of off-trail scrambles in desert thrash zones that rip and shred, a good pair of shoes lasts maybe a year. These ripped near the lacing but the liner kept it from mattering (I sewed it up). The terrain is really bad on shoes, sand, gravel and rocks and a lot of basalt slopes on the angle of repose where the sticky sole makes it less chancy dancing through sections of cacti. I really like the cushioning in the shoe, I do 5-9 hour circuits up to 15-miles with a lot of vertical so comfort is important. A little more stiffness in the shank would be cool but the styker looks like it's more that style.

I'm a old guy who looks for comfort and durability. I have used them in AZ and MT and they are great outdoors at both places. I bike in them as well. I have to admit that I also bought them for looks. It was cool wearing them around as casuals with jeans or shorts when I first got them. Lots of nice comments as dress. However, the black marks they left on the floor was not cool. Yes, I know the tread is made for grip outdoors and if you get lost while hiking you can use the sole to write SOS on a rock! Make this Evolv with a floor friendly sole and you will sell thousands for casual wear!

Great look, much stiffer than I was expecting which is a plus. I get tons of compliments on them. nice sidewall cushion like that in a skate shoe. A little slick when walking on grass or tile but then again thats not really what they are for. For the price you cannot go wrong. True to size I thought. I wear anywhere between a 12-13 depending on the brand and a 12 in these works I do wear them unlaced most of the time though. Buy them

I bought these shoes after my other approach shoes fell apart. They are sturdier than they look in the picture and the toebox is ultra reinforced. I like the high rand around the toe and the insoles are cushy and better than any other approach/hiking shoe insole I've found so far. They climb decent and stand in aiders well - they are fairly stiff shoes.

these shoes rock. They do exactly what they claim to do. I wear these shoes all the time now because they're so comfy and when i went out to teach my girl friend how to belay at a local easy crag (5.6-5.9), i didn't even bother putting on my more technical climbing shoes. Easily the best pair of approach shoes I've purchased.

I'm a fan of these. I bought them primarily for canyoneering and they have served me well in that realm. I've climbed some moderate rock routes in these shoes too and found they edge and stick well. They have held up well, they're comfy and very sticky. The size is true to sizing. I'd buy another pair.

The fit is large? I have very narrow feet, and have found that I can only wear very thin socks with these or they feel too tight - particularly at the end of the day. Other than that, they've performed well - good all around travel shoes as well.

I really like the Rex shoes. They are very comfortable and fit the foot snuggly. They are pretty stiff like the others said. Haven't used them on a wall or rock yet but I could see how they would hold up well.