Mad Rock Mad Monkey 3
Mad Rock
Purpose-built kids’ climbing shoe with a 3D molded toe cap shaped for growing feet. The adjustable heel strap lets the shoe grow alongside your little climber while maintaining a secure fit. Flat profile and moderate feel keep young climbers comfortable on indoor walls and easy outdoor routes.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Adjustable heel strap grows with the child
- 3D molded toe cap for comfort and protection
- Lightweight and easy to put on
- Affordable entry point for young climbers
- Sticky Science Friction rubber for confidence on holds
Trade-offs
- Limited to easy terrain and indoor walls
- No advanced features for progressing technique
- Minimal angle views available
Sizing & Fit
Available in US Toddler 12 through US Kids 5. Hook-and-loop closure makes fitting easy for small hands.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.45 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Tenaya Tanta (0.42, softer) and the Scarpa Origin VS (0.50, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Mad Monkey 3 |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Moderate |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Science Friction 3.0 (sole + toe) / Science Friction R2 (heel rand) |
| Rubber Thickness | 3mm |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | Yes |