Mad Rock Mad Monkey 3
Mad Rock
The Mad Monkey 3 is a medium-stiff, flat-lasted velcro kids' shoe from Mad Rock for bouldering and sport climbing. Mad Rock lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 3 shops from 33.90 EUR.
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.
Measured against the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Mad Monkey 3 would rank in the top 5% for crack climbing, the top 17% for comfort and the top 28% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Mad Monkey 3 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
Mad Monkey 3 trade-offs
- Limited to easy terrain and indoor walls
- No advanced features for progressing technique
How the Mad Monkey 3 fits
Available in US Toddler 9 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, greek and roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.53 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Black Diamond Momentum (0.46, softer) and the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.59, stiffer).
Mad Monkey 3 specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Mad Monkey 3 |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Science Friction 3.0 (sole + toe) / Science Friction R2 (heel rand) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | No |
| Kids | Yes |
What the Mad Monkey 3 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 3 shops that currently stock it (33.90 to 57.99 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 33.90 EUR at verticalextreme.de, 48% below the 64.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| verticalextreme.de | 33.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 48.71 EUR |
| bouldercity-shop.com | 57.99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 48.71 EUR | 1 |
| 27 | 48.71 EUR | 1 |
| 29 | 48.71 EUR | 1 |
| 30 | 33.90 EUR | 2 |
| 31 | 48.71 EUR | 1 |
| 32 | 48.71 EUR | 1 |
| 33 | 55.21 EUR | 2 |
| 34 | 55.21 EUR | 2 |
| 35 | 57.99 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 33.90 EUR | 3 |
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