Mad Rock Drone CS HV
Mad Rock
The Drone CS HV is a medium-stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Mad Rock for bouldering and sport climbing. Typically sized at street size. Of 21 user reports, 18 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 7 shops from 83.60 EUR.
Sharp aggressive downturn targets steep boulder problems and overhanging routes with precision power. Xtreme Friction rubber with velcro closure and moderate-soft feel delivers maximum 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 vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at intermediate to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Drone CS HV ranks in the top 3% for pocket climbing, the top 8% for edging and the top 22% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Drone CS HV strengths
- Sharply downturned for hooking and steep terrain
- Closure system is no-fuss and reliable
- Soft feel gives direct feedback from the rock
Drone CS HV trade-offs
- Hard to wear for more than a pitch or two
- Ventilation is limited compared to natural materials
- Wider profile can feel sloppy on thin edges
How the Drone CS HV fits
Typically sized at street size.
Minimal stretch. HV version for wider feet and higher insteps.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian, greek and roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Drone CS HV fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 21 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=21).
- Fits best for: egyptian toe shape, narrow forefoot, medium forefoot width, medium instep height, high instep, narrow heel, medium heel width, medium heel depth, deep heel
- Runs tight for: wide forefoot, low instep
- Runs loose for: short toes
- Toes: 62% perfect (n=21) - 13 perfect, 4 tight, 4 loose. Fits well for egyptian toe shape
- Forefoot: 86% perfect (n=21) - 18 perfect, 3 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for narrow forefoot, medium forefoot width, medium instep height…
- Heel: 62% perfect (n=21) - 13 perfect, 1 tight, 7 loose. Fits well for narrow heel, medium heel width, medium heel depth…
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.58 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the Evolv Shaman (0.51, softer) and the Scarpa Boostic (0.61, stiffer).
Drone CS HV specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Drone CS HV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 482 g (17.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Xtreme Friction (sole + toe) / Science Friction R2 (heel rand) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Low, Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | No |
| Kids | No |
What the Drone CS HV costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 7 shops that currently stock it (83.60 to 179.95 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 83.60 EUR at chalkr.de, 51% below the 169.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| chalkr.de | 83.60 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 111.00 EUR |
| epictv.com | 111.00 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 114.50 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 127.46 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 165.00 EUR |
| klimwinkel.nl | 179.95 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34.5 | 114.50 EUR | 1 |
| 35 | 114.50 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 111.00 EUR | 3 |
| 37 | 114.50 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 83.60 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 144.46 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 114.50 EUR | 2 |
| 39.5 | 138.90 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 114.50 EUR | 3 |
| 40.5 | 123.90 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 134.90 EUR | 4 |
| 41.5 | 123.90 EUR | 3 |
| 42 | 138.90 EUR | 4 |
| 42.5 | 138.90 EUR | 4 |
| 43 | 119.90 EUR | 4 |
| 43.5 | 138.90 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 123.90 EUR | 4 |
| 44.5 | 135.96 EUR | 3 |
| 45 | 138.90 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 111.00 EUR | 4 |
| 46.5 | 127.46 EUR | 3 |
| 47 | 127.46 EUR | 3 |
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