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had a pretty wicked run in the Las Vegas desert over the last several weeks. Here’s some words from the man himself:

“The most fruitful week of climbing in my life. I came to Vegas with one boulder on my mind, Shaolin. I had spent most of the previous season continuously fumbling the last move, so I was eager to get back at it. So eager that I came down to Vegas before the cold weather had moved in. While I waited for send temps, I decided that it would be a good idea to start working on something different, Return of the Sleepwalker. To my surprise, Return felt much better than seasons past, and I made quick progress on the big links. By the time the temps hit town, I was ready to go on both.

A few promising but unsuccessful sessions went by, but then I found myself on top of Shaolin. A weight had been lifted off my shoulders and I felt like I could climb the rest of my trip without any self imposed pressure on sending. With this mindset, I returned to Return with a clear mind and exactly one week after sending Shaolin, I found myself on top of ROTS as well. It was an unforgettable week in Las Vegas and it felt like I hit the jackpot twice.”

📸 : .stack

Board climbing session at during the final phase of testing Shaman 2S.

Indoor climbing has changed how we think about movement. In designing the Shaman 2S, our goal was to create a precision shoe which was adaptable enough for small holds and constantly changing board problems. As the softest shoe in the Shaman family, this new iteration focuses entirely on having sensitivity, power and freedom of movement needed for high tension style climbing.

2S is now available. Strap in and go climb.

Gym: .
Thanks for letting us hang. 🤝

📸:
Magical. ✨

Board climbing session at during the final phase of testing Shaman 2S.

Indoor climbing has changed how we think about movement. In designing the Shaman 2S, our goal was to create a precision shoe which was adaptable enough for small holds and constantly changing board problems. As the softest shoe in the Shaman family, this new iteration focuses entirely on having sensitivity, power and freedom of movement needed for high tension style climbing.

2S is now available. Strap in and go climb.

Gym: .
Thanks for letting us hang. 🤝

📸:
Magical. ✨

The Phantom Pro is a new high-performance design of the original Phantom, staying true to its stiff but responsive construction, with new features perfect for advanced climbers. Peak the specs below of our most powerful shoe to date:

- 3.5mm Outsole with Evo-74 Rubber: High friction rubber with superior grip ideal for rocks and indoor volumes.
- Multi-Point Sock Closure with Adjustable Single Pull Strap: Provides a secure and snug fit around the foot.
- Full Length 1mm Tensioned EvoWrap™ Rubber Midsole: For generating even more tension and power.
- Large Toe Patch with Textured Pattern: Offering exceptional grip for secure toe hooking.
- Power Lock Heel™: Creates a locked-in feel for increased stability and power on heel hooks and dynamic moves.
- 1.2mm Injection Molded Downturned Front Midsole with Love Bump: For precision on steep small holds
- Vegan Synthetic Upper - Comfortable and sustainable material
100% Resoleable - Because being sustainable is cool.

Phantom Pro is now available at the link in our bio.

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Draw your own lines.

The all-new Defy Lace. Obsession starts here.

- Perfect for beginners and people looking for a comfy all-day fit.
- PSR (Power-Sensitivity Rating): 4/10
- 100% Vegan
- comes in Medium and Low Volume versions

Late December, Simon Lorenzi () joined . 

A week later, he was on a plane to Las Vegas for his next project: Return of the Sleepwalker.

For two months, Simon acquainted himself with nothing but the desert, sandstone, new shoes, In-N-Out, and one of the most notorious V17s in the world, established by fellow teammate, Daniel Woods.

On March 9, 2025, the final day of his visa, Simon let loose. Shaman Pro on one foot, Zenist Pro on the other, he connected the dots, and became the fourth climber to complete Return of the Sleepwalker.

He was on a plane back to Belgium just a few hours later. But not before stopping for In-N-Out. 🍔

Congratulations, and welcome to the team Simon!

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2024 Highlights Part 2!
A year filled with so many achievements, we had to split it up. Here are some more team highlights in no particular order. We’re proud of this team and excited to see what they do in 2025! Go follow these legends to see more of what they do!

a. represented Team USA in his second Olympic Finals and placed 4th in Paris, sent 2 V15s (Defying Gravity & Echalo), and earned a 3rd World Cup gold medal, all while going to school. 🤯
b. went on an absolute tear: The Process V16, Monkey Wedding V15, the Smile V15, Forgotten Gem V15, Unison V15, Sosa V16 FA
c. established AND sent Inner Peace, put out tons of awesome videos, and even played ping pong with Alex Honnold 🏓
d. has been working on putting down the hardest sport climbs in the US, developing in Jamaica, and sending Death of Villains (5.15a), on top of doing great work with
e. put down tons of hard blocs including 3 V16s in 2 weeks.... Celestite V16, REM V16, Return of the Dreamtime V16.
f. sent lots of boulders in Switzerland and Spain including Highlander V14, and even earned a PhD on top of that!
g. won her category at the 12 Hours of Horseshoe Hell (184 pitches, wtf) and put on clinics for BIPOC and q***r climbers, and even got to climb in France this year!
h. continued to be a badass ambassador for the adaptive climbing community by helping run another successful Adaptive Climbing Festival and getting out to put down 5.13s in the Red while doing his day job making prosthetics.
i. sent the legendary NRG route, Still Life 5.14b, competed in comps across the USA and Mexico, and put out some sick films!