Mad Rock Drone CS LV
Mad Rock
The Drone CS LV is a medium-stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Mad Rock for bouldering and sport climbing. Mad Rock lists it as narrow-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 2 shops from 127.46 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. Low-volume construction locks your foot in place, rewarding precise footwork on technical terrain.
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 LV ranks in the top 3% for pocket climbing, the top 8% for edging and the top 22% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Drone CS LV strengths
- Built to dig into pockets on overhanging rock
- Closure system just works, every time
- Supple construction lets you feel every crystal
- Vegan-friendly from toe to heel
- Xtreme Friction sole, Mad Rock's stickiest rubber
Drone CS LV trade-offs
- Curled toe position gets painful over time
- Fit stays stiff compared to natural materials
- Narrow last cuts out wider feet
How the Drone CS LV fits
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. LV version for narrow feet and low insteps.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow 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 LV fit reports
3 scanned owners have reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
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 LV specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Drone CS LV |
| 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) | 476 g (16.8 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 LV costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (127.46 to 165.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 127.46 EUR at bergfreunde.de, 25% below the 169.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergfreunde.de | 127.46 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 165.00 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 | 165.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 144.46 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 144.46 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 144.46 EUR | 2 |
| 38.5 | 165.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 144.46 EUR | 2 |
| 39.5 | 144.46 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 144.46 EUR | 2 |
| 40.5 | 165.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 144.46 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 144.46 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 144.46 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 144.46 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 144.46 EUR | 1 |
| 44.5 | 144.46 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 144.46 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 127.46 EUR | 1 |
| 46.5 | 127.46 EUR | 1 |
| 47 | 127.46 EUR | 1 |
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