Mad Rock Drone 2 LV
Mad Rock
The Drone 2 LV is a stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Mad Rock for bouldering and sport climbing. Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size. Of 8 user reports, 4 find the forefoot tight. In stock at 3 shops from 107.80 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. Low-volume construction locks your foot in place, rewarding precise footwork on technical terrain.
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 LV ranks in the top 1% for pocket climbing, the top 1% for edging and the top 1% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Drone 2 LV strengths
- Aggressive downturn drives toe power on overhangs
- Open the straps and your feet breathe instantly
- Science Friction rubber for sticky gym holds
- Thick 5.8mm rubber adds outdoor durability
Drone 2 LV trade-offs
- Steep downturn causes foot fatigue on longer routes
- Can get sweaty in longer sessions
- Cramped for anyone with above-average foot width
How the Drone 2 LV fits
Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size.
Ideal for narrow feet and climbers preferring snug fits.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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 LV fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 8 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: -0.5 EU from street size (n=8).
- Fits best for: medium heel depth
- Runs tight for: narrow forefoot, low instep
- Runs loose for: shallow heel
- Toes: 63% perfect (n=8) - 5 perfect, 2 tight, 1 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Forefoot: 50% perfect (n=8) - 4 perfect, 4 tight, 0 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Heel: 63% perfect (n=8) - 5 perfect, 0 tight, 3 loose. Fits well for 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 LV specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Drone 2 LV |
| 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 LV costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 3 shops that currently stock it (107.80 to 160.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 107.80 EUR at bergzeit.de, 33% below the 159.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 107.80 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 119.96 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 | 107.80 EUR | 2 |
| 37 | 107.80 EUR | 3 |
| 37.5 | 107.80 EUR | 3 |
| 38 | 107.80 EUR | 3 |
| 38.5 | 160.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 107.80 EUR | 3 |
| 39.5 | 135.96 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 135.96 EUR | 2 |
| 40.5 | 160.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 135.96 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 135.96 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 135.96 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 135.96 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 135.96 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 107.80 EUR | 2 |
| 44.5 | 127.96 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 135.96 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 135.96 EUR | 1 |
| 46.5 | 107.80 EUR | 2 |
| 47 | 135.96 EUR | 1 |
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