Not a torture chamber for your feet! - Evolv Shakra Climbing Shoe - Women's

This is my first foray into a downturned shoe, and I was nervous about the painful crush other climbers have talked about. I’m primarily a runner, so protecting my feet is a critical issue – mangled toes would bench me for weeks. I was amazed by the fit of these (go a 1/2 size up). The “knuckle box” and “love bump” features are perfectly shaped to my forefoot, making them tight but comfortable at the same time, and the soft overlapping top doesn’t compress my midfoot and leave bruises. Also the heel hugs without pinching or cutting into my Achilles so I don’t have to worry about hot spots when I put on my sneakers. Hoping that not having to kick them off every five seconds along with their aggressive features will help me finally break that 5.10 barrier!