Mad Rock Drone 2 HV
Mad Rock
The Drone 2 HV is a stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Mad Rock for bouldering and sport climbing. Typically sized at street size. Of 26 user reports, 19 rate the forefoot perfect and 17 rate the toes perfect. In stock at 7 shops from 100.00 EUR.
Sharp aggressive downturn targets steep boulder problems and overhanging routes with precision power. Science Friction 3.0 with velcro closure and stiff feel creates reliable grip and responsive feedback. High-volume design offers all-day comfort without sacrificing the performance you need on hard pitches.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Drone 2 HV ranks in the top 1% for pocket climbing, the top 1% for edging and the top 1% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Drone 2 HV strengths
- Powerful downturn for pulling through roofs
- Clean strap design without unnecessary complexity
- Versatile compound handles both gym and crag
- Supportive platform reduces toe fatigue on edging
Drone 2 HV trade-offs
- Curled toe position gets painful over time
- Very little give in the upper - get the size right first time
- Wider profile can feel sloppy on thin edges
How the Drone 2 HV fits
Typically sized at street size.
Best for wide feet and those seeking roomy, all-day comfort.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian, greek and roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; extended break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Drone 2 HV fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 26 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).
Typical downsize: +0.0 EU from street size (n=26).
- Fits best for: greek toe shape, long toes, low instep, medium heel width, shallow heel, medium heel depth
- Runs tight for: wide forefoot, high instep
- Toes: 65% perfect (n=26) - 17 perfect, 6 tight, 3 loose. Fits well for greek toe shape, long toes
- Forefoot: 73% perfect (n=26) - 19 perfect, 4 tight, 3 loose. Fits well for low instep
- Heel: 58% perfect (n=26) - 15 perfect, 2 tight, 9 loose. Fits well for medium heel width, shallow heel, medium heel depth
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.84 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). It is among the stiffest aggressive shoes we track; the Unparallel Regulus (0.79) is a softer alternative in the same downturn class.
Drone 2 HV specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Drone 2 HV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Hard |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Break-in | Extended |
| Rubber | Science Friction 3.0 (sole + toe) / Science Friction R2 (heel rand) |
| Rubber Thickness | 5.8mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | No |
| Kids | No |
What the Drone 2 HV costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 7 shops that currently stock it (100.00 to 160.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 100.00 EUR at oliunid.de, 37% below the 159.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 100.00 EUR |
| epictv.com | 100.00 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 108.40 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 119.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 119.96 EUR |
| bouldercity-shop.com | 149.95 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 160.00 EUR |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 119.90 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 119.90 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 108.40 EUR | 3 |
| 38 | 108.40 EUR | 3 |
| 39 | 119.90 EUR | 2 |
| 39.5 | 119.90 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 119.90 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 119.90 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 119.90 EUR | 3 |
| 42 | 119.90 EUR | 4 |
| 42.5 | 119.90 EUR | 3 |
| 43 | 119.90 EUR | 3 |
| 44 | 119.90 EUR | 3 |
| 44.5 | 119.90 EUR | 2 |
| 45 | 135.96 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 100.00 EUR | 5 |
| 46.5 | 135.96 EUR | 2 |
| 47 | 160.00 EUR | 1 |
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