Unknown
Ashima Shiraishi
ClimberKnown for:
First female and youngest person to climb V15 (2016), youngest person to climb V13 at age 10.
Sponsored by: Evolv, Arc'teryx, Petzl, Clif Bar, Nikon, Coca-Cola Japan, All Nippon Airways
Ashima Shiraishi climbed Horizon (V15/8C) in Japan in March 2016 at age 14, becoming the first female and youngest person to reach that bouldering grade. She started climbing at age six on Rat Rock in Central Park, New York. By age 10 she had climbed V13, and at 13 she climbed 5.14d/5.15a in sport, the youngest person to reach that level. She won IFSC World Youth Championships in Lead and Bouldering in 2015, 2016, and 2017. The documentary Ashima (2023) follows her pursuit of elite bouldering.
Ashima Shiraishi's Gear List(3)
Evolv
Product description
Lace-up, aggressively downturned shoe designed with Ashima Shiraishi. 4.2mm TRAX high-friction rubber outsole in a two-piece configuration, with an unlined leather upper and VTR3D variable-thickness rand. Intended for overhung bouldering and steep sport climbing.
Connection note
Pro model designed for kids/smaller feet
Evolv
Product description
Women's-specific, slightly downturned velcro shoe on a lower-volume last. 4.22mm TRAX SAS sticky rubber outsole with an unlined vegan Synthratek VX upper. A 1.0mm MX-P midsole with Love Bump technology provides sensitivity for steep bouldering and sport routes without excessive stiffness.
Connection note
Primary competition shoe
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