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Evolv Cruzer Approach Shoe

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The Cruzer is an incredibly light shoe (218g) which treads the line between a lightweight approach shoe and an outright rock shoe. Soled with high friction rubber, the Cruzer will climb classic routes in style or is equally at home clipped to your harness during pitches until ready for the descent. The flip down heel allows you to belay in comfort or just kick back at the camp fire at the end of a long day. The Cruzer was named Editors Choice by UC Magazine's 2012 Gear guide shining at “scrambling, descents, short approaches and in between burns”.

Evolv Cruzer  © Evolv
Evolv Cruzer
© Evolv

Features:

  • Barefoot friendly, moisture wicking, microfiber lined memory foam insole for lasting comfort
  • Thin, cushy, minimal-drop flat EVA midsole
  • Soft microfiber lining for comfort
  • Folding heel for slipper like convenience
  • Heel pull tab for clipping to harness or backpack

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3 Sep, 2012
I love mine. I wear 'minimalist' shoes, both running and day to day. Most approach shoes are relatively stiff, and I find the flexibility of these to my taste. They are quite narrow, which from time to time I notice, though not after just wearing rock shoes!
4 Sep, 2012
Since buying mine I've used them in Switzerland in the Grimsel Pass area, and in the Lofoton Islands. In both cases they are great for taking up long multi-pitch routes since they weigh nothing. You can also climb straightforward slab routes in them since their grip is excellent (though leaders don't appreciate this when you walk up their routes as a second...). They are also good on wet rock and grass (unlike, say, 5.10 shoes). The only disadvantages are exactly what you expect: - no ankle support - the canvas sides absorb water, so don't start walking through wet vegetation or mud and expect your feet to stay dry. Of course they do dry out fairly readily though. I haven't had them long enough to predict their longevity, but they're holding up fine so far. I definitely recommend them for these uses, but they're not going to replace approach shoes for long, wet or rough approaches.

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