First time at the Evolv store since they moved from the old location to Tustin. The retail area is quite a bit bigger and they have a large systems board with an adjustable angle so I assume you can try out the shoes before you buy them. They also have bins of old demo shoes and seconds for $45 per pair, so that is a great bargain if you can find what you need. They also have a small selection of diverse gear including cams and draws, so there is another option to pick up toys to fill in your rack. Finally, Yosemite Bum resole is there as well, and they can resole your worn climbing shoes with Evolv or Vibram rubber, no Stealth though. read more

Came here to buy some climbing shoes. Everyone who worked here was super nice and friendly. They definitely can give you advice if you're unsure of what to get. They also have a room that has specifically demo shoes that are on sare on sale. Arrange between 35 to $55 dollars.They are final sail though. Also it's nice because they have a small little climbing wall that you can try on shoes and test out in the store. read more

I took a friend to this store for climbing shoes. The staff gave him different options to try on and found a great pair for him to buy. They were friendly and seemed to have a high level of climbing footwear knowledge. I have had a few pairs resoled at Yose Bums and have become a fan of Evolv Shamens as well. read more

so awesome; a local climbing shoe repair shop price is crazy reasonable -- and so much more sustainable than buying a pair every time you blow a hole through your toe mine had a hole that a pen couldn't fit through and they look good as new! very thankful for your team's help, and for letting me just walk my shoes in however many weeks ago that was :) until next time read more

The staff were so helpful and walked me through the entire process. What a gift they are! One of the workers helped me understand the longevity, shaping, and how far each shoe would take me. Their discount section is awesome, I got the Kirra's for 1/2 the price :-) read more

I love Evolv and I love what they stand for. Every time that I've been here, it's not busy (and that's not an insult). The staff have the time to answer your every question and help you find a shoe that fits you and matches your needs. I walked out that day with my first pair of aggressive shoes; Shamans. I've finally broken them in after three weeks, and they have definitely made me into a better climber. Thank you to all the staff members here for always giving their insight, advice, and support to their customers. Thank you for always explaining each shoe, the materials, the support, etc. Ya'll are amazing! I love this place. read more

If it's good enough for THE MAN, Chris Sharma, it's good enough for me. Tiny little shop but this is where the magic happens. Southern Californian climber's are SUPER lucky to have so many climbing shoe companies based here and access to their factory seconds. Killer deals to be had at Evolv. If you are not a climber they also have adorable stylish approach shoes which make great hiking kicks. They'll give you that extra grip for when you want to scramble over something treacherous. Spidey Grip. read more

Quality shoes, affordable prices. Employees are great and helpful and will help you find a great fitting pair of shoes. I came in to buy some approach shoes, and grabbed a pair for only ~$30 (a steal!). For climbing shoes they offer their full line, both brand perfect new and heavily discounted cosmetic seconds. If you're just starting climbing I would heavily recommend grabbing discounted cosmetic second shoes as you'll likely quickly wear them out anyway! If you're a climber definitely pay this place a visit. read more

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I was more than blown away from their service and prices. Jason (the worker who helped me; asian bald guy) told me and my friend about how the shoe should fit, foot volume, how our heels should fit in, and how certain shoes are good for certain people. He felt up around my foot to see any shortcomings from certain shoes and he was genuinely concerned for what my perfect shoe would be. (We went through 4 pairs, all chosen by him to find the perfect one. Prince Charming yo) Pricing: almost unbelievable. The shoe i got was the Geshido 2nd which typically goes for $130. Their overstock sale made the shoe $45!!! INSANITY. Without a doubt, will always come here again. 12/10 read more

Evolv - Geshido 2nd Retail: $130. Their overstock sale price : $45 - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Tustin, California

Store wasn't too hard to find. It's in an industrial building section and it's located towards the end of the road. Found myself some climbing shoes for $45! The ones that have been used as demos or used in general are $35, and they had a couple closeout shoes for $15. Dig through the bins that are sorted by size to find shoes. There are very few pairs, so you'll likely be buying mismatched shoes. Eh, no one's gonna be looking at my shoes when I'm climbing anyways so I'm happy with my purchase! Lots of tiny sizes (who wears size 4?!) and not much selection once you get past 8.5 size. They also sell some newer shoes in pairs starting at $65-$80 price range & also sell all their shoes at retail price in pairs. The lady at the cashier was nice and answered my questions. Make sure to let her know about the check-in promo before she rings you up cuz they she'll have to add everything up again using the old-school calculator. I'm excited to start climbing more now!!! Thanks Evolv! read more

Evolv's are nice well made climbing shoes. This is the outlet store. If you are a new rock climber looking for your 1st pair of shoes. Shop here! Don't come just around Christmas though. Everyone else comes in looking for a deal and they might not have a nice selection of shoes/sizes. $45 a pair. Way better than stinky rental shoes, You'll climb better too. If you are a more experienced climber. Your selection might be more limited. For myself I was able to find older model of the Pontas and the Predator both for $60 buckaroos. Larger more popular sizes could be problematic. I'm happy with my purchases and it's cheaper than resoling. read more

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I didn't get the name of the person who helped me but I came during MY lunch hour since they were only open Monday - Friday until 4:30pm. It just happens they are closed from 12:30 - 1:30pm exactly my lunch hour. The person I spoke to on the phone asked her supervisor if I could come during their lunch hour and her supervisor said it was ok. My lucky day! I asked if they had shoes in my size and she mentioned they had some of the ones they sell to the gym. Since I was desperate for my own pair and not having to borrow stinky climbing shoes I rushed over. I found a regular pair in my size with a little bit of glue on it that was hardly noticeable. Checked in on Yelp and got my 10% off. I was eyeing some of the chalk bags they had for $12 but I kind of want to make my own so I passed. Super happy with my purchase and the staff there was amazing. Climb on! read more

couldn't get any shoes off the bins since they were almost all empty but did manage to get a pair or Kira's ! Can't wait to break them in! Super friendly staff willing to help you find the right size & super cute dogs running around ! read more

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do you not ever order any shoes directly from Evolv! You cannot return them! I have ordered two pairs of shoes in the past two months both of which do not fit! Tried contacting Evolv through emails, return authorization forms, and eight phone Messages! I have received no reply! I am out $277! I have been climbing almost 30 years now! And I have been wearing the shamans, and I love them! Best shoes I've ever had! But I will no longer support Evolv anymore I am going do you another shoe company! read more

First time purchasing climbing shoes and I had a very good experience here. Both associates were very thorough and didn't hesitate to get diff sizes for me for three different shoes. They even have a little wall to try climbing with the shoes on. Overall had a good experience and will probably be back if I ever need another pair :) read more

Just bought some nice climbing shoes! Super excited. The staff was very helpful and patient. They also re-sole shoes and love dogs! read more

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Came here looking for some beginner climbing shoes and I thought there would be tons of great deals, but the majority of their shoes are the same retail price that you'd find at REI or Amazon (which was actually cheaper for the Elektras we bought). The discount bins were completely empty for my size. Recommend looking on Amazon before buying here, as it's final sale and can be pricy $$$. read more

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Great place to go if you're a newbie and want to get your hands on some cheap climbing shoes. You can get some factory ones for $45 and demos for $35. You just have to search in the bins for your size and for pairs because they're all separated and not in any kind of order. They also sell new shoes here too for decent price. I got a pair of Defy VTR for $55 which was pretty nice. Friendly staff (the girl that was working helped me look through the bins!) and they have like a mini wall that you can test the shoes out in if you want too. They also sell some gear as well, chalk bags, climbing equipment and some clothing. Location is pretty easy to find. read more

Evolv - Defy VTR for $55 - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Tustin, California

I managed to wear a small hole in the front of my right shoe. One of my climbing gym buddies recommended Evolv's resole services. Tuesday afternoon- dropped off my shoes to be re-soled. Friday afternoon- I received a phone call saying my shoes were ready! Monday afternoon- picked up my shoes and the soles basically look brand new :) I tried them out at the climbing gym that night, and I was pleasantly surprised that they were loosened just a tad in the toe area. Now they feel even better than before, as there is no longer too much pressure on certain areas of my feet/toes. my shoes- La Sportiva Miura VS (to point out, they will resole any climbing shoes and not just Evolv brand). this pair of shoes has been used roughly twice a week for a year. Great, friendly, speedy service. Service cost was $45 (they completed a half sole and rands on both shoes) They also have the option to ship, but i opted to brave the traffic instead. Though if I ever need another resole in the future, I'll call to inquire about the shipping cost. read more

Rock climbing gear isn't cheap, especially for a kid who is still growing. Last year, I found this place on Yelp when looking for decently priced rock climbing shoes and bought a a pair of women's Elektra for $45 (found in discount bin)! Now that they're getting tight on my kid, here we are again. This is located in an industrial/business neighborhood near the cul-de-sac on Eighth street. The store is inside their office, and their warehouse is attached to it. The store is basically a small office room converted into a retail store, and looks to be closed for most of the time until a customer comes in and rings the bell. There are shoes in the discount bins, sorted by size, that are slightly off (cosmetic defects, samples, etc.) as well as select new shoes on sale on the opposite shelves. All staff who helped us before and this trip were very knowledgeable and always checked the fit and feel of my kid's shoes to make sure they're the right fit. There's also a wall to practice on to make sure the shoes are comfortable when in use. Unfortunately, we couldn't find shoes in her size that were on sale, so ended up having to pay regular price for a pair of men's Raptors ($99) this time - the guy said men's climbing shoes are made wider than women's, which my kid liked better since she has wide feet...I dunno much about climbing so if it's comfortable for my kid, then that's what we're going with. The downside for purchasing from this outlet is that all purchases are final sale, so I always have to triple check with my kid (Is this the one you want, are you sure this is the one you want, better make sure this is the one you want) and do a quick visual inspection before going to the cash register. Also, they are only open during the weekdays (Monday-Friday, 9:30a-4:30p) so if my kid needs another pair of shoes again, she'd have to wait until her next school break. read more

Sick of loaners? Really getting into climbing? COME HERE! I got a pair of seconds for $35 which go for ~$100 retail! I love them (: It's a pretty small shop, so things tend to get intimate really quickly. Anyway, I highly recommend this place. - Parking is a little awkward due to all the industrial buildings, but there are a few small lots around the area. - They have chalk from $8-$11 and up - Chalk bags are also slightly discounted! read more

Deals on cosmetic seconds or lightly used demo shoes. Better prices than I have ever seen for slightly imperfect climbing shoes and approach shoes. $25 for aggressive downturn shoes in my size 11.5. Probably $150+ at REI. Small climbing wall for testing. They seem pretty incompetent in the office though. I had some shoes resoled and gave them my credit card number over the phone. Went fine. They then charged my card again for $240 the next month and reversed the charge. They did not understand why this happened but recognized their error when I called. They reversed the charge but something is wrong with their billing. They told me they would call me back with more info but have not. Check the shoes in person, and pay cash here!! I don't recommend using credit and DEFINITELY not debit. read more

I recently found out that Evolv also does shoe resoles. Long story short, they were about $10 cheaper than any other place I could find, and had my shoes shipped back to me in two days! Standard turnaround time everywhere else ranged from 2-4 weeks. Got my shoes back and they look great, thanks Evolv! read more

I just want to say , BEST RESOLER EVER!!! Great job, great price , super fast turnaround time!!! Evolv rubber is as sticky as any rubber I've tried, and I've tried most , and evolv rubber is wAaayy way more durable. Nuff said!! read more

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Evolv has been my go to shoe provider for several years now. I was a 5.10 shoe fan forever and then someone recommended I try Evolv and I haven't looked back! The customer service is EXCELLENT and the quality of the shoes is wonderful. I live in my Shamans! Thanks Evolv! read more

Came here on a recommendation from a friend and so glad I did. Prices of the 2nds (cosmetic defects) saves you about $100 on the shoes. Other gear is priced the same anywhere else but the shoes are the best deal. The true reason for the 5 star rating is the service, Chason helped and took the time to make sure it was the right fit. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to make sure that the shoes fit properly now so there are no issues down the road. Also it's great that he also climbs so he knows what to look out for. Definitely going to recommend all climbers to this place. read more

Affordable climbing shoes and great customer service; a girl can't ask for more. Honestly, since I'm a beginner I didn't know where to start. I tried on a couple of shoes and they didn't feel right. Harrison was able to help my boyfriend and myself immediately despite we had 10 minutes before they closed (their closing time is 4:30 PM). He helped me select a great pair and I can't wait to use them today! read more

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Best shoe-fitting experience of my life. Great options and customer service, with a wall to test out the shoes. Will be coming back for more shoes and my next resole. Thank you!! read more

Cheap shoes in the buckets! Climbing wall to try them out on. Nice staff. The smell of the place is so strong. People working there must be high from that. Probably don't even notice it at all anymore. Other gear there is retail priced read more

Evolv is always a go to for good climbing shoes. They've also maintained reasonable prices without having the quality of their product suffer. This is the place to go if you're hoping to find a good deal on some climbing shoes. read more

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Customer service would mark down to three stars since from the minute I stepped in the building I was never even given a greeting or any type of acknowledgement. Give four stars for just the savings. 45 bucks for new climbing beginner type of shoe. They had Sharma's shoe for 70 but I believe it was the first edition or so, not the newer prototype. Still a reasonable price The employee at the desk seemed unenthusiastic and bored just tinkering on the computer and only talked to me once I had my hands full with merchandise. Got myself a bucket, chalk, shoes, and bouldering brush. 82 bucks. Would I come back? Meh, we shall see. Depending if I NEED to purchase a more aggressive shoe as I progress with my climbing. May try Mad Rock instead. Also this place has super strange operating hours, so check out with the website first prior to visitng. It is in an industrial area so be aware it will be just a tad noisy. read more

A fantastic location to get climbing gear. I purchased my first pair of Pontas II and a chalk bag - total cost $69! You seriously can't beat that price (and sure the $45 ones are factory-def or second, but the pair I got seems clean enough for me). To think I was going to go to REI for gear...the hours aren't super easy to get to, but it's worth it if you can squeeze yourself in there. Would definitely come back! read more

Evolv - Pontas II from the bin & chalk bag = $69! You can barely tell the cosmetic imperfections on it (if any), but functionality they're solid. - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Tustin, California

Excellent selection of awesome shoes, huge discounts and helpful people. They'll also resole your shoes with a FOUR DAY TURN AROUND. I had my pair of last year's Shamans back in less than a work week. I would give 5 stars, but the hours are terrible. I have to drive 45 minutes without traffic to get to Evolve, but they're only open on weekdays from 9-4:30. I have to take a day off of work to visit. read more

It's almost like walking into an old wizard's magic shop. Small, out of the way and definitely filled with magic. They have great deals on secondeded (is that right?) rock climbing shoes as well as used shoes from other gyms. Great if you need a pair to start out your new life as a rock crushing strong man (or woman!). Staff is very helpful, and I got what I needed quickly. Go check it out...but only on Wednesdays to Fridays from 9 am to 4:30 pm. read more

Beginner at climbing? Fingers feel like poo poo after climbing a VB? Don't like to share shoes with 1000 other strangers? Get some seconds before investing all your money into expensive shoes. Remember to breathe when you climb. read more

I would give 10 stars if I could. I love Evolv shoes, and I always send my resoles back to Evolv's resole company Yosemite Bum. Recently I called them to see if it would be possible to fix some torn straps on a couple of pairs of Evolv shoes. They did the repairs, along with the resoles, and revitalized two pairs of shoes that would have otherwise been retired. The customer service was excellent, and the work they did was as well. I would very highly recommend their shoes and resole services. Evolv has certainly earned a loyal customer here!!! read more

I had an issue with my Evolv Cruzers and their customer service via email responded right away and took care of my approach shoe needs. Love my Cruzers!! read more

If you are lucky enough to be in the area, when they are open, then make sure you stop by! Check their website to see when they are open. They fit a good deal of stuff in their little retail store. The best deal is their climbing shoes!! Killer prices on them! They offer demo models, factory seconds, close out models, and, if you want to spend it, full price models. Demo's are the ones that have been lightly used by people in climbing gyms and events. Factory seconds have some small blemish or cosmetic defect that makes them imperfect. You usually can't even see the defect and it doesn't change performance. I picked up a pair of Shamans for only $35!! They have bins that they regularly restock with demos and seconds. They also sell clothes, crash pads, chalk bags, and other gear. The best deal is definitely on their shoes! The people that work there are also really cool! What other climbing gear store can you drink a beer and buy some sick rock climbing shoes at... Awesome! :) Btw... Charlie D's review is from years ago... Evolv has turned into a big name in the climbing industry. They sponsor one of the biggest names in climbing, Chris Sharma! read more

Awesome deals on discounted climbing gear. The staff is very friendly to help you, so don't be worried to ask questions. Call ahead to make sure the store is open. Pretty nice selection. read more

With shoes this cheap, you really can't go wrong. I picked up a pair of laced and strapped primes for $90, a purchase which should have been over $200 Full retail. The defects on these shoes are purely cosmetic and do not negatively affect climbing. Overall, the store is awesome and the staff is helpful if you have any questions. read more