Mad Rock Drone CS HV
Mad Rock
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.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Sharply downturned for hooking and steep terrain
- Closure system is no-fuss and reliable
- Soft feel gives direct feedback from the rock
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
Sizing & Fit
Size up half a size. The Drone CS is one of only two Mad Rock models with a sizing exception: every fit tier sits half a size above the rest of the line (performance = measured size + 0.5, snug + 1, comfort + 1.5). Mad Rock sizes close to US street size, so a performance fit is about street + 0.5, and about half a size up from a Drone 2. 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.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.58 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the Tenaya Iati (0.48, softer) and the Unparallel TN Pro LV (0.65, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Drone CS HV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Xtreme Friction (sole + toe) / Science Friction R2 (heel rand) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Weight (pair) | 482g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| epictv.com | 111.00 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 111.00 EUR |
| oliunid.es | 111.00 EUR |
| oliunid.fr | 111.00 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 111.00 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 141.74 EUR |
| klimwinkel.nl | 179.95 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 111.00 EUR at epictv.com, 35% below the 169.95 EUR list price. 7 shops currently stock it (111.00 to 179.95 EUR).