Evolv Kaos II Rock Climbing Shoes

light and comfy
The fit and materials make this shoe feel light, precise, and comfortable. The perforated synthetic upper stretches just the right amount to give a broken in feel after only a few pitches, but will not stretch much beyond this initial break in. I recently used these shoes in Yangshuo China where the air is muggy and warm and I was grateful for the extra ventilation provided by the perforated upper. The precise fit gives great power under the big toe. I don't have any knowledge if this is true - but the rubber feels a bit harder than the Pontas rubber which makes this shoe my first choice for gym climbing and makes it last longer. The only cons: the heel does not stick for me like other Evolvs, the upper does not toe hook well.

Kaos II - first shoe review
Very nice looking shoe. Fits really tight. I bought a 12.5 US (46.5), and it fits a bit too tight. My street shoe is 13. The shoe is usable, but a bit cramped in the front. I have semi-flat foot with big, long toes, and it fits perfectly around the balls of my feet toward the heel, but the toes get a bit scrunched. I have used it about six times for indoor climbing and have yet to see any wear and tear, except maybe a little rubber peeling off from sliding against the wall. Besides the cramped portion in the front, works great for first timers in the gym. I tried the evolv defy, and I could not put on any comfortable size. I tried on every available size around my foot and ended up checking out the Kaos II and was impressed with the comfort. So if you don't have big toes or don't mind being a little scrunched in the front, the overall comfort of this shoe is worth it.