The Phantom LV was designed for climbing the world’s most gymnastic problems and routes. It is for the climber who needs equal sensitivity and power from their climbing shoe. The shoe really begins to shine on steeper angles where toe and heel hooking are mandatory. The vegan synthetic upper built is on an aggressively profiled last to ensure your foot is always in a power position and that the shoe will not stretch too much over time. The Phantom LV features two midsoles that act in unison. The first midsole is a variable thickness plastic midsole. The second midsole is a rubber midsole, cut out under the big toe for increased sensitivity. The heel features evolv’s most sensitive midsole, called the Dark Spine and helps drive power through your foot to the toe box, while remaining sensitive enough to feel small features. Shoes feature a medium-soft, highly cambered design well suited for modern-style boulder problems and sport routes with lots of body tension Downturned and asymmetric toe profile focuses power on your big toes with precision; large toe rubber patches provide maximum toe hooking ability Engineered plastic and tensioned rubber midsoles work together to provide and maintain a downturned shape 2-part split soles with tensioned rubber arches allow the front and back parts of your feet to work independently for maneuverability and responsiveness 6-point Compression Closure System provides a superb fit with a single pull; double D-ring locking mechanism offers adjustability Anatomically engineered heel fit with plenty of rubber allows for powerful heel hooking in comfort Split tongues boost comfort and ease of on/off evolv athlete Daniel Woods used these shoes to climb Return of the Sleepwalker V17 For a higher-volume fit with the same performance, evolv recommends trying the Phantom climbing shoes Weight: 280.7g (½ pair Size 9 US Men’s) Profile: Downturned Asymmetric Upper: Synthetic (Synthratek VX) Insole: Unlined Lining: Synthetic Midsole: MX-P : 1.0mm AVT & 1.0mm Half Length TPS rubber midsole Outsole: 4.2mm TRAX® SAS Rand: VTR (Thicker Front Toe Area)
