Mad Rock Phoenix
Mad Rock
The Phoenix is a firm, flat-lasted lace shoe from Mad Rock for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Mad Rock lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 3 shops from 54.30 EUR.
Balanced profile suits climbers who prioritize comfort without sacrificing performance. Science Friction 3.0 with lace closure and stiff feel creates reliable grip and responsive feedback. Versatile fit works across different climbing styles and foot shapes.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Phoenix ranks in the top 10% for support, the top 16% for crack climbing and the top 19% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Phoenix strengths
- Low-angle design for vertical terrain and slabs
- Versatile compound handles both gym and crag
- Get it resoled rather than buying new
- Science Friction rubber for sticky gym holds
Phoenix trade-offs
- Leather stretches noticeably - consider sizing down
How the Phoenix fits
Take your US street shoe size for comfort, or half a size down for a performance fit. The leather upper stretches up to about half a size with wear.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian, greek and roman toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Phoenix fit reports
2 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: 0.63 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.59, softer) and the Scarpa Velocity (0.65, stiffer).
Phoenix specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Phoenix |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Leather |
| Weight (pair) | 420 g (14.8 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Science Friction 3.0 (sole) / Science Friction R2 (heel rand) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Phoenix costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 3 shops that currently stock it (54.30 to 94.90 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 54.30 EUR at bergzeit.de, 53% below the 114.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 54.30 EUR |
| klimwinkel.nl | 65.95 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 94.90 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 | 54.30 EUR | 2 |
| 37 | 54.95 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 44.5 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 74.60 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
| 47 | 94.90 EUR | 1 |
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