Mad Rock Rover
Mad Rock
A step up from flat beginner shoes, the Rover adds a slight downturn for extra grip on steeper terrain while keeping comfort and forgiveness front and center. Science Friction 3.0 with velcro closure and supportive stiff-moderate feel creates reliable grip and responsive feedback. Medium-volume design works well for a range of foot shapes, especially medium to wide feet.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Flat sole spreads load evenly across the foot
- Strap design doesn't slow you down between attempts
- Quick velcro adjustment between attempts
Trade-offs
- Straight sole underperforms on steep walls
- First fit is essentially the permanent fit
Sizing & Fit
True to size with minimal stretching expected.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian, greek and roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.60 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Vapor V (0.55, softer) and the La Sportiva Finale (0.65, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Rover |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Science Friction 3.0 (sole + toe) |
| Weight (pair) | 520g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.fr | 60.00 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 60.00 EUR |
| epictv.com | 60.00 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 60.00 EUR |
| oliunid.es | 60.00 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 61.95 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 69.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 78.71 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 88.60 EUR |
| bouldercity-shop.com | 88.99 EUR |
| + 1 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 60.00 EUR at oliunid.fr, 43% below the 104.95 EUR list price. 11 shops currently stock it (60.00 to 99.95 EUR).