Evolv

What an awesome place… I finally purchased rock climbing shoes for my wife and I because I was tired of using beat up loaners. We were able to find shoes that normally sell for twice as much, if not more. The staff was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and helped us choose the right shoes. They also repair shoes here, so when my shoes wear out I know where to come.

Awesome shoes and awesome prices ! Come here if you want to find the best product and best deals in the OC

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.

went to grab a couple of new climbing shoes, really helpful staff helped me with sizing answered all my questions four thumbs up

If you can get here during their operation hours, you definitely should. Evolv was recommended to me by a friend, and I am so glad I stopped by to check it out! The staff here is so awesome especially Jacob! He was so patient in finding the shoes that fit the «best» for me. I feel bad because he got off work late, but I never felt rushed while I was there. Rating of 10 for best customer service! They have amazing prices here– climbing shoes, approach shoes, gears, etc! There’s something for everyone here:) Thank you Jacob and Evolv!!!

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.

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 2^nd which typically goes for $ 130. Their overstock sale made the shoe $ 45!!! INSANITY.
Without a doubt, will always come here again. ¹²⁄₁₀

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!

Awesome service! Got a great deal on a brand new pair on Pontas II. Even with the computer system on the fritz they were calm and collected and made sure everyone was taken care of. Literally the only brand of shoe I will wear! Totally worth the drive.

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 Unilocal 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!

Great, Great resoles… As good or better than rubber room in bishop. They also have amazing deals on 2^nd stock. If you wear Evolv you gotta check them out.

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

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.

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!

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.

Evolv’s are nice well made climbing shoes. This is the outlet store. If you are a new rock climber looking for your 1^st 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.

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.

The Evolv Factory store is a tiny retail space with short hours tucked away in an industrial part of N. OC. They carry their regular line, plus seconds, returns, cast offs and rentals for a deep, deep discount. If you have one foot that is a size bigger than the other, you can buy mix and match sizes. The selection is hit or miss here though. Lots of small and large sizes are available in the deep discount ins, but not so many in the more popular sizes.
If you have not already fit yourself in the Evolv line, don’t ask a friend to snag you a deal. I had to size up quite a bit in order to get a fit that did not leave my foot crying in pain, and I would have never guessed I needed to go that big. The shoes are good once they fit, but the sizing, at least for me, was at least a full size above my street shoe.
Beyond the Evolv shoes, they have a selection of other climbing gear on sale for what looks like retail prices.

I recently got into rock climbing, and was taken here by a friend to get all my gear.
Everything is heavily discounted, and they have a huge selection of used-​but-​like-​new shoes, for about $ 45, depending on the wear and tear. My only complaint was that my size (10) was vastly underrepresented in the sale section, my curse for having a popular shoe size.
I’m really happy with my shoes; I also purchased a chalk bag and some chalk for future use. Definitely recommend this place for some quality, inexpensive gear!

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.