Mad Rock Lotus Climbing Shoe – Women’s

User Reviews

• The heels are protected due to the durable material.
• Great for overhanging problems.
• Comfortable after you get the correct size.
• Good shoe for indoor bouldering.
• Aggressive style.
• Conforms to your feet after you break them in.
• Velcro tabs for adjustability.
• Great for heel-hooking.

Expert Reviews

• Small piece of plastic is used in the mid-sole to provide support to your foot and keep the sensitivity.
• The Velcro straps allow you to create a snug fit.
• The padded and split tongue provides comfort.
• The split-style tongue makes the shoe easy to get on and off.
• Rubber strip down the back of the shoe makes it easy to heel-hook.
• Aggressive and down-turned shape is ideal for advanced climbers.
• The elastic straps make it easy to take the shoe on and off.
• Comfortable for a technical and aggressive shoe.
• No gaps in the heel area or the arch.
• Works well on small footholds.
• Decent at edging due to stiff toe box.
• The concave rubber toe allow you to proficiently toe-in on steep sections.

User Reviews

• May need to size up two sizes.
• Sizing up may make the shoe too wide for your foot shape.
• The rubber at the edge of the toe area may start to fray over time.

Expert Reviews

• Fit takes some getting used to.
• The midsole lacks support.
• The toe box is too stiff for extended smearing.
• Not the best shape or design for crack climbing.
• If you try to crack climb, you can easily damage the shoe.