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Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes
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Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes

Item # 746020

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Rising to the task, the Phoenix is a rebirth of the classic rock shoe from Mad Rock®. Performs admirably on cracks, multi-pitch and trad routes.

  • Slip-lasted construction for rock sensitivity underfoot; generous toe box reduces pressure on the toes
  • 3D molded heel cup is shaped to eliminate slippage and is treaded for effective heel hooking capabilities
  • Compressed polyester fiber midsoles are flexible and supportive to help reduce fatigue on longer routes
  • To-the-toe lacing and double pull-on loops provide ease of entry and an adjustable fit; bound collars add comfort around ankles
  • Ultrasuede leather uppers with padded tongues relieve lace pressure; unlined to conform to foot shape more easily
  • Sticky, Science Friction FX5 rubber blends just the right amount of friction with lasting durability; treaded heels also aid on descents off the top

Imported.

Item 746020

Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes Specs

Specification

Description

Weight(size 9.5) 567 grams
LastSlip-lasted
Shape of lastSemi-flexed
UpperSplit-grain leather
LiningNone
OutsoleScience Friction FX5
Can be resoledYes
GenderUnisex

Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes Customer Reviews

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Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes
 
3.5

(based on 40 reviews)

70%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Versatile (22)
  • Lightweight (11)
  • Rugged (8)
  • Weather resistant (6)
  • Comfortable (4)

Cons

  • Uncomfortable (7)
  • Flimsy (4)
  • Slippery (3)

Best Uses

  • Indoor (25)
  • Outdoors (22)
  • Bouldering (20)
  • Long climbs (14)
  • Sprint climbs (8)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual/ recreational (20), Avid climber (16), Climber (4), Getting started (3)

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Oct

30

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

These work, believe me

By giantman

from North Bend, WA

About Me Avid Climber, climbing for 11 years

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Versatile
  • Weather Resistant

Cons

  • Not Adjustable

Best Uses

  • Bouldering
  • Long Climbs
  • Outdoor
  • Sprint Climbs

Comments about Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes:

I don't know what those other guys are talkiing about. I have been climbing for 11 years and believe me, I have gone through a TON of shoes. These may not be very tough, but they perform well as an all around shoe. Really, they are the best shoe for your money. They perform well in wet condtions and will stick to anything. These are great shoes!

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Jul

14

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Surprisingly Good Shoe

By Pentrik

from Randolph, NJ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Grippy

Cons

  • Bulky
  • Uncomfortable

Best Uses

  • Indoor
  • Sprint Climbs

Comments about Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes:

These shoes take some time to break in. They are good shoes, but when you first start with them, the sole feels like a sneaker sole. These will take much longer than a week to break in. Actually, it will take something a long the lines of 3 weeks 2-3 times a week for 2 hours worth of climbing to break in. Afterward, the shoe grips about as good as any shoe. Though I do have to note, that it's not necessarily the best smearing shoe around.

The shoe itself is uncomfortable. I wore these with socks. I wore these without socks. Both of which does not help the fact that this shoe is uncomfortable. This shoe also does not breathe at all. When your feet get sweaty, it's not uncommon to hear a, "farting," sound when you step down again.

While the heel is very nice, it does not stick to your foot all that well. The heel will pop off occasionally.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels half size too big
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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Feb

25

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Good Beginner Shoe

By mr_mtnbiker

from Golden, Co

About Me Avid Climber

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Rugged

Cons

  • Uncomfortable

Best Uses

  • Bouldering
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes:

I got these shoes and they felt good in the store when I tried them on. However, when I was at the gym, or climbing outside, they were extremely uncomfortable. the back would dig into my upper heel, and my toes would always get cramped even though I had plenty of toe room.

  • Gift:
  • No
  • Sizing:
  • Feels half size too small
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Jan

18

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Not bad so far

By High Angler

from Austin, Tx

About Me Avid Climber

Pros

  • Versatile
  • Weather Resistant

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Bouldering
    • Indoor
    • Outdoor

    Comments about Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes:

    I've had these shoes for about a month and haven't really had any complaints so far. Yes the edge has worn a bit but nothing unbearable. Good for smearing but I just don't really see them holding up much longer on granite without having to be resoled or replaced. Not bad for a beginner looking to keep it on a budget. Oh and don't buy online, go to the store to make sure thet fit correctly.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels full size too small
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    5

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great Value

    By atxclimber

    from Austin, TX

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Rugged

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Outdoor
      • Sprint Climbs

      Comments about Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes:

      Great shoe for sport climbers. I have had these shoes for a few years now and the still give very reliable grip. They are good on the rock, but not comfortable to walk around in. As soon as I finish a run I pull them off. Can't beat the performance for the price.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      5

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good shoes

      By Portland Ryan

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Long Climbs
        • Outdoor

        Comments about Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes:

        These are good shoes for what you pay. They are not as aggressive as other more expensive shoes but they are good for most climbers. If you are getting started or climbe every once in a while these are the shoes for you. If you are climbing tough routes and need an aggressively shaped toe and top of the line performance get more expensive shoes.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        16

        2008

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Excellent beginner shoe

        By Janis2

        from Burke, VA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Cheap
        • Comfy
        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Outdoorsy
        • Sticky rubber
        • Weather Resistant

        Cons

        • Bad for the gym
        • Not very Technical
        • Will Streach Out

        Best Uses

        • Long Climbs
        • Outdoor

        Comments about Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes:

        they are awesome first shoes. You don't spend too much and get the chance to use them properly untill you get serious about climbing. Just on time to upgrade your shoes! The real good thing is they work great outdoors even for very technical climbs. Not good for bouldering at the gym, but that's not an issue.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        2

        2010

         
        2.0

        Slick rubber

        By Mafic

        from Portland, OR

        About Me Avid Climber

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Support

        Cons

        • Poor rubber
        • Slippery

        Best Uses

        • Bouldering
        • Indoor

        Comments about Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes:

        Was excited to get new shoes but when i used them i couldn't get grip on edges, chips, and couldn't smear at all. The heel seems solid, but slips off easily.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Dec

        13

        2009

         
        4.0

        Good Beginner Shoe

        By overtheandyhill

        from Somerville, MA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bouldering
          • Indoor

          Comments about Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes:

          A couple friends tipped me off to climbing and the day after my first climb I was hooked and went to buy my own gear. I bought a pair of these because at the time, they were what I needed in terms of comfort and functionality. These are decent shoes. They aren't amazing once you've been climbing for a while, but if you're starting out or you don't climb very often, they're a great shoe to have.

          I bought mine relatively true to size on day one, and they haven't broken in TOO much. They fit relatively nicely, even nearly a year later. The toe could be a bit sharper, but for an all around shoe they stick well and they get the job done.

          I find myself looking for something a bit more technical now that I've moved from those V0 and 5.7 climbs into the V3/4 and 5.10b, but for a starting climber or someone with an off-again on-again schedule, this is a great shoe.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Dec

          11

          2009

           
          5.0

          If the shoe fits...

          By utahman[@]

          from SLc, UT

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Fit flatish not FAT feet
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Boring
            • Bouldering
            • Indoor
            • Long Climbs

            Comments about Mad Rock Phoenix Rock Shoes:

            I tried on a lot of shoes, probably 20 models. Was hoping to find a good fit in a nice, sexy, and expensive model... but my feet are a bit flat and these are the only shoes I found that I can keep on for an extended period of time. Nice sticky rubber so long as you keep them clean.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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