Shark III Climbing Shoe
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Why We Like The Mad Rock Shark III Climbing Shoe
The Mad Rock Shark III Climbing Shoe gives us an aggressive fit without the pain thanks to its molded construction. The patented concave sole eliminates dead space under our curled toes, which allows us to really dig and pull with the toe and delivers power-generating support without the addition of a midsole. The only midsole here is directly under the big toe for added support when we're standing on microchips. On top, the hidden elastic tongue allows for a very generous toe patch that features knuckle bumps for optimal toe-hook performance. And in the back, the thicker heel ridge delivers bomber support on aggressive heel hooks.
Details
- High-performance climbing shoe to send anywhere
- Downturned profile increases power and precision
- Science Friction rubber delivers lasting friction
- Generous toe patch provides toe-hook security
- Split-sole construction for flexibility and sensitivity
- Synthetic upper will stretch about a half size
- Sock-like liner hugs your foot to remove dead space
- Expansion cuts in heel cup accommodate various heel sizes
- Item #MRCZ11B
- Upper Material
- synthetic
- Closure
- hook-and-loop
- Midsole
- soft
- Rubber
- Science Friction, [toe patch] Xtreme Friction
- Activity
- climbing
- Asymmetrical Curvature
- moderate
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
- Profile
- downturned
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3 based on 2 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 26, 2024
Major UPGRADE in gym climbing
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 9
- Weight:
- 165
I am primarily a gym climber so I cannot speak on using this shoe on micro foot chips. But for all disciplines of indoor climbing whether it's toe hooking, heel hooking, or smearing on volumes I would argue this is the GREATEST shoe on the market right now for the price. I climb v10 indoors in a relatively difficult gym (subjective ofc) and have had no issues using the toe edge on small foot holds or smearing. The ridiculous amount of rubber on the upper foot portion makes toe hooking on anything feel like cheating and for heel hooks you have the ribbed heel cup and additional rail that sometimes locks me in so well I get stuck when I heel hook some crimps. I think the best part of this shoe is that it's not that arched at the midsole and rather has the forefoot arched to compensate for overhanging foot placement. As a result the arch in the forefoot makes using this shoe much more comfortable for both beginner and advanced climbers. Personally, as someone who is very flat footed this shoe is pretty comfortable even tho I downsized from a 10.5 street shoe to a 9 and would enjoy ven consider going down to 8.5. Note: coming from the solutions comps, instinct vsr's, and tenaya oasi's this shoe gave me a much bigger boost in performance than all three.
September 12, 2024
Terrible downgrade from shark 2.0
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 10
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 158
So disappointed in these. I've been wearing the mad rock sharks for 10 years. Compared to the 2.0, this new version is less sensitive and does not perch on holds well (I'm sliding a lot after several weeks of using, not a break in issue), they are more narrow, but at the same time are longer. I had to go down a half size from the 2.0 because these newer versions are made longer, but even so, it's still too long, but can't go down any more because it's too narrow. These just perform terribly, it's too bad mad rock ruined these shoes.
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