Simond Rock
Simond
The Rock is a stiff, flat-lasted lace shoe from Simond for sport climbing. Typically sized 1 EU size below street size. Of 5 user reports, 5 rate the forefoot perfect.
A lace-up entry shoe built to survive real mileage, the Rock uses a straight, flat last and a resin-rubber sole for a stable, all-day platform on slabs and vertical walls. The roomy, wide-volume fit works over thick socks and suits climbers with a high instep or wide forefoot. Simond's own advice was street size or one size up.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Rock ranks in the top 10% for comfort, the top 13% for crack climbing and the top 14% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Rock strengths
- Extremely durable for the price: owners report a year or more of regular use
- Grip regularly outperforms its price point
- Wide, roomy fit accommodates thick socks and high-volume feet
- Laces give a more adjustable, glove-like fit than a single velcro strap
- Can be resoled to extend its life once the rubber wears down
Rock trade-offs
- Pronounced inner seams can irritate the foot after long use
- Widely called an odd-looking shoe rather than a stylish one
- Flat, stiff last has little precision or flexibility for advanced footwork
How the Rock fits
Typically sized 1 EU size below street size.
It should feel tight without hurting. The roomy, high-volume last suits wide or high-instep feet well.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, wide heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Rock fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 5 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).
Typical downsize: -1.0 EU from street size (n=5).
- Fits best for: long toes, no hallux valgus, wide forefoot, high instep
- Runs loose for: roman toe shape
- Toes: 60% perfect (n=5) - 3 perfect, 0 tight, 2 loose. Fits well for long toes, no hallux valgus
- Forefoot: 100% perfect (n=5) - 5 perfect, 0 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for wide forefoot, high instep
- Heel: 40% perfect (n=5) - 2 perfect, 1 tight, 2 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.64 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.59, softer) and the Evolv Yosemite Bum (0.70, stiffer).
Rock specifications
| Brand | Simond |
| Model | Rock |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | None |
| Ankle Protection | Low |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 440 g (15.5 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Resin rubber (Simond) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Rock costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Rock in stock right now.
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