Mad Rock Drone HV
870559004084
R 2,150.00
(generally speaking, "mens")
The Drone is a great meduim shoe: not too stiff nor too soft, best suited to bouldering, or steeper lead routes. Unususally for a shoe it effectively comes in two ranges which Mad Rock calls Low Volume and High Volume. The result of this is a comfortable fit off the shelf, and a great toe box offering precision and power at the toe and edge. Principally the shoe is synthetic (Syn FLex with Science Friction rubber), and reviewers report a half size stretch.
An agressive, assymmetrical shoe that has a large bouldering following. Interestingly it is frequently described as the best kept secrete in shoes, and that probably has to do with where it sits in Mad Rocks line up as well as its price compared to perfomance comparible shoes from other manufacturers. Mad Rock does value for money, and the Drone shows it.
The Drone has a heel cup that requires some understanding: the molded heel has an asymmetry such that there is a vertical edge running below your achilies facing outwards, making the shoe fantastic for hand/heel matches, while offering a wider surface in more open heel placements such as aretes.
If you’re looking for a shoe for long, slabby or vertical sport and trad routes, the Drone is not the best choice. But for boulderers and sport climbers looking for an aggressive, precise medium support shoe the Drone is an excellent option.
- Downturned and twisted profile for power and precision
- Low profile and pointy toe box
- Stretchy and breathable tongue
- 3D expandable molded heel for a versatile fit made with climbing grade rubber
- Science Friction 3.0 rubber sole for the best friction
- Arch Flex for support and a better fit
- High Volume version offers a wider toe box, bigger heel cup, and a boxier profile
- Vegan Friendly
Stiffness: Medium
Upper Material: Syn Flex
Closure: Hook-and-loop
Midsole: Leather footbed, 1.8mm Polyester midsole, EVA heel
Rubber: Science Friction 3.0
Profile: Aggressive
Asymmetrical Curvature: Significant
