Mad Rock Talaria HV
Mad Rock
The Talaria HV is a firm, moderately downturned slipper shoe from Mad Rock for speed and bouldering. Mad Rock lists it as wide-width with a wide heel.
Moderate downturn provides versatility across varied terrain and multiple climbing disciplines. Science Friction 3.0 with slipper closure and moderate feel creates reliable grip and responsive feedback. High-volume design offers all-day comfort without sacrificing the performance you need on hard pitches.
Best For
Best for speed and bouldering on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Talaria HV ranks in the top 14% for edging, the top 37% for pocket climbing and the top 42% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Talaria HV strengths
- Curved enough to pull on small holds, flat enough to stand on edges
- Slip-on simplicity with elastic tension
- Rubber isn't too soft or too hard for most situations
- Full rubber toe patch for hooks and jams
Talaria HV trade-offs
- Takes longer to feel comfortable compared to leather shoes
- Wide last may feel baggy on slimmer feet
- Cannot be resoled once the rubber wears out
How the Talaria HV fits
True to size with minimal stretching expected. Best for wide feet and those seeking roomy, all-day comfort.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, wide heel, suits egyptian, greek and roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; moderate break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.60 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Miura VS (0.56, softer) and the La Sportiva Katana (0.67, stiffer).
Talaria HV specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Talaria HV |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Science Friction 3.0 (sole) / Speed Bump (toe top) / Science Friction R2 (rand) |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | No |
| Kids | No |
What the Talaria HV costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Talaria HV in stock right now.
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