Simond Rock
Simond
A lace-up entry shoe built to survive real mileage, the Rock uses a straight, flat last and Vibram rubber 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. Fully synthetic.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Extremely durable for the price: owners report a year or more of regular use
- Grip regularly outperforms its price point thanks to genuine Vibram rubber
- 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
Trade-offs
- Runs noticeably large: one owner needed three sizes below their street size for a secure fit
- Widely called an odd-looking shoe rather than a stylish one
- Flat, stiff last has little precision or flexibility for advanced footwork
Sizing & Fit
Runs noticeably large for a lace-up shoe: one owner needed three sizes below their street size to get a secure fit. Try it on if you can; the roomy, high-volume last otherwise 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.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.64 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Mythos (0.60, softer) and the Scarpa Velocity (0.70, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Simond |
| Model | Rock |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | Resin rubber (Simond) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 440g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |