Mad Rock Drone CS LV
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. 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.
Strengths & Trade-offs
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
- Science Friction rubber for sticky gym holds
Trade-offs
- Curled toe position gets painful over time
- Fit stays stiff compared to natural materials
- Narrow last cuts out wider feet
Sizing & Fit
Typically street size or half size down from street shoe. Official: street for performance, half down for pro fit. Minimal stretch. LV version for narrow feet and low insteps.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian and greek toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.54 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Mandala (0.47, softer) and the La Sportiva Miura (0.61, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Drone CS LV |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Moderate-Soft |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Xtreme Friction (sole + toe) / Science Friction R2 (heel rand) |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 770g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| rockrun.com | 140.78 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 140.78 EUR at rockrun.com, 11% below the 159.00 EUR list price. 1 shops currently stock it.