Mad Rock Shark Climbing Shoe

User Reviews

• Ideal for roof problems due to the amount of rubber.
• Heel hooks are sturdy.
• The shoe is ideal for those with wide feet and small heels.
• Arch Flex technology conforms to your arch shape.
• The rubber has sensitivity and stickiness to adhere to multiple surfaces.
• Ideal rubber placement at the toe for hooking.
• Good for edges and smearing.
• Top-notch on limestone, by being able to adhere to the smooth edges.
• Enough downturn to be somewhat of a high performance shoe, but not too much to be uncomfortable for beginners.
• Great for indoor and sport climbing.

Expert Reviews

• Features an Arch Flex system, which is designed to be stiff around the sides and soft in the center, making the shoe efficient at both smearing and edging.
• The 2.2mm R2 rand rubber allows the shoe to be suited for toe hooking and scumming.
• The form-fitting heel and rubberized heel cap make for great heel-hooking.
• The heel locks against your foot, and the vacuum seal keeps your foot secure.
• Comfortable enough for longer sessions.
• The low-profile toe grabs, stands, and dime-edges proficiently.
• An affordable choice.

User Reviews

• The arch flexes easily and can tire out your calves.
• Not very comfortable for jamming into cracks.

Expert Reviews

• Very difficult to get on and off.
• The rubber is somewhat hard and clunky, and can feel slippery.
• Some aggressiveness of the shoe is lost after prolonged use by standing or in heat.
• Can be painful to toe-jam due to the soft material near the pointy toe.
• Not very breathable for warmer days.