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Inspired by clowns and cotton candy but without compromising on comfort and performance, the Mad Rock Mad Monkey climbing shoes are perfect for that growing monkey!

SupaSuede leather uppers hold their shape, climb after climb
Directional pull tab and single, easy-to-use hook-and-loop closure make for a snug fit
Mad Rock Mad Monkey rock shoes have slip-lasted soles that offer a sensitive feel for the rock
Dual-density 3-D Mad Rubber outsoles feature strong rims for edging and soft, thin centers for smearing

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Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids' Customer Reviews

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Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids'

4.0

(based on 12 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (7)
Versatile (7)
Rugged (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor (11)
Outdoors (8)
Bouldering (6)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  90%
  (9 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (10 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (5), Avid climber (3), Getting started (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 12 customers

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Dec

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Shoe for the Price

By Freediver

from Portage, WI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids':

Bought these for my 3 daughters, huge improvement over snug tennis shoes. I wouldn't order smaller size, as it is too uncomfortable for them. Have not come across any problems with these shoes so far.

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Highly adjustable

By Mutt

from Northern Virginia

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids':

Good fit- very adjustable with the heel strap/ top closure. Easy to put on and take off; great for kids. If you buy them a little big for a beginner, s/he can wear socks at first, then grow into them for a long time (barefoot). Beginning kids will not like -or need- a tight fitting climbing shoe at first.

Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great adjustability, fit and comfort

By Hajime

from Alexandria, VA

About Me Getting Started

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Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

None

Best Uses

Indoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids':

These are great shoes for my daughter. Since they have an adjustable strap, the shoes actually span two sizes. We are on our second pair now since kids' feet grow so fast. The velcro tightness adjusters make the shoes feel like a custom fit. They have held up well and will be stored until the younger daughter starts to climb too.

Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good shoes, but sizing difficult

By Bonnie

from Belmont, MA

About Me Getting Started

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Pros

Climb well

Cons

Don't come in small sizes
Don't come in widths

Best Uses

Bouldering
Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids':

My grandson is 6 and has small, very wide feet. There are so few shoes available in kids sizes that we started in the only pair we could find, about 7 half-sizes too big! He still loved them and managed to climb just fine in them! Much better than using flexible water shoes that were recommended by a friend. Now we got shoes just 1 full size too big, and he fits them pretty well. If your child has smaller feet or narrower feet, you might have more trouble with fit since they don't come in anything smaller than 11. His feet are so wide that they barely close. But they do close, that's all that's really needed. And they are cute too!

Mar

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Popular kid shoe poorly designed

By Follow Me

from Elk Grove, CA

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Heel adjustment breaks

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids':

I bought these for my son who climbs very close to everyday. We purchased these shoes based on how easy they were to put on in the store and Mad Rocks "stickier" rubber. After two or three uses the heel adjustment would wear through on the sewn in buckle on the inside of the shoe that holds the heel retention strap in place rendering the shoe useless. We exchanged them and got a second pair (which also did the same thing) even though we coated the strap in ShoeGoo. We finally returned them for a refund. I still think that Mad Rock has the stickiest rubber on the market which is cool for kids just starting. I have been told the rubber may not last as long as other brands, but we never got that far. We now use the new Evolv Venga and love them.

Jul

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not designed for smaller sizes

By Westfalia Camper

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Rugged

Cons

Poor design

Best Uses

Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids':

This was the second pair of shoes we got for our size 13K girl. After two climbs, the heel strap broke. When I compared the 13k with a size 2 or larger, I noticed that the attachment point of the heel strap fabric retaining attachment was much smaller than the metal loop. This allowed the metal loop to shift long-ways, which quickly broke the fabric retaining strap. On larger sizes, the fabric attachment point is matched in size to the metal attachment which keeps it from turning.

When my little climber's foot grows to a better engineered Mad Monkey shoe size, we'll try this again since it does have a thicker toe sole than the shoes she is wearing now.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend who has a shoe size smaller than kids 2.

Sep

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great product

By monkeymom

from Philadelphia, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good fit for wide feet
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Needs more straps

Best Uses

Indoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids':

I have little wide feet so I was surprised that not only was it the right size but width as well. The only thing that would make it better is if it had more than just one strap. Otherwise it is a great item.

Sep

2011

5.0

Smaller Adults Love Mad Monkeys Too!

By Moonbean

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids':

My friends & I bought an indoor climbing Groupon so we all visited REI to take a look at the selection of rock climbing shoes.

My sister offered her pair of purple Evolv but given that you wear them sans-socks, I decided, this isn't exactly the kind of thing I want to share.

I wear size 5 or 6 in women's shoes & I was able to fit into a kids' shoe! They are supposed to be snug but I felt 4 was too snug so I went up a half size to 4.5.

These were a fraction of the cost of my friends' shoes & they were all jealous of the cute monkey!

Jul

2011

4.0

Good for a beginner

By rockrat

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Competitive Climber

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids':

I bought this shoe when i was first starting and bought like 3 pairs over the years. eventually i outgrew the ability of the shoe and had to get a higher end shoe. This shoe is great for beginners. it is comfortable and has rubber that works ok. I recommend this to climbers who are starting out and want a good cheap comfortable shoe.

Jun

2010

5.0

great for the kids

By boise

from Boise, Idaho

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Monkey Rock Shoes - Kids':

Our kids finally grew enough to fit into these shoes. What a difference. Noticeable difference on climbing in the gym. The kids also love wearing the shoes and they get great traction on the wall. The "mad monkey" theme is great, it's awesome that the kids love it, it makes them want to climb more.