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Mad Rock Phoenix Climbing Shoe
Phoenix Climbing Shoe
- A Mad Rock original designed for technical climbing
- Slight asymmetry ideal for vertical-to-steep routes and boulders
- Leather upper stretches for customized comfort
- Stiff midsole ensures solid support on microscopic edges
- Science Friction 3.0 rubber sole ensures traction
- Item #MRCZ102
- Upper Material
- leather
- Closure
- lace
- Midsole
- polyester (18mm)
- Rubber
- Science Friction 3.0 [rand] Science Friction R2
- Profile
- subtle downturn
- Asymmetrical Curvature
- slight asymmetry
- Recommended Use
- bouldering, sport climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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December 9, 2020
Excellent budget trad shoe
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit:
- Runs large
- Size Bought
- 9.5
- Height
- 5` 11"
- Weight
- 165 lbs
I never write reviews but I had such a hard time finding sizing info on this so here we go. Most of my climbing these days is training on long traverses and trad. Also, I have an old foot injury that acts up when I spend too much time on micro edges with mocs and other thin shoes, so I wanted a stiff shoe. Honestly I needed something for trad while I resole my favorite shoes, TC Pros. Just climbed about 600’ in them and jammed in a roof crack and I’m sold on them, especially for the price. Comfortable out of the box, stiff enough for my toe to not hurt after standing on 1/4” edges, jammed great and painless even upside down. They even look hip and retro! I am a 10 street shoe no matter brand: Nike, Birkenstock, etc Sizing: I size aggressively but not into pain or curled toes TC Pro 9 Mocassym 9 Phoenix 9.5 so half size down. Tried a 10 and a 9 and the 10 had too much room (no contact between toe and end) when I pointed my foot and the 9 was excruciating For reference I’ve climbed 8 years
Adam H.
November 9, 2020
Excellent Intermediate Shoe
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- Runs small
This is a great shoe for the intermediate climber, and excellent value as well. The sole is quite stiff allowing for excellent edging and takes a lot of stress of your feet when climbing for long periods. It's also surprisingly comfortable. After you get used to it, you'll really start trusting your feet even on very small footholds. One tradeoff: being stiffer than most beginner shoes, you will lose some sensitivity in "feeling" for holds with your feet. This is minor, however, and well worth the trade off as you are moving into the intermediate grades. Sizing: I wear a size 10.5 street shoe and sized up to a 11.5. A 10.5 was far too small. An 11 probably would have worked for an "aggressive fit," but I prefer not to be taking my shoes on and off all the time at the crag. An 11.5 was perfect for me: very comfortable, but still tight enough to be very effective.
Shawn A.
October 28, 2020
Great!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- True to size
True to size, used several times already and loved it!
Valeri Samsonidze
May 18, 2020
They’re great
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit:
- True to size
Good for edging, fits my wife foot well, stiff, very comfortable, awesome value.
Eric M.