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sarhawp
Nov 19, 2002, 10:09 PM
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I'm all for trying out a pair of inexpensive climbing shoes! I think they look great, maybe a little cheezy on the heel, but what didn't look cheezy when it first came out?!
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quickclips
Nov 19, 2002, 10:10 PM
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Is anyone else having problems getting to their website?
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climbhigh23
Nov 19, 2002, 10:16 PM
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yep, i am too.
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climbaxe
Nov 20, 2002, 2:04 AM
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Authorized Resolers
Flying Brians in Vegas and Mountain Soles in Portland. We are also sending samples to the Rubber Room for testing.
Joe
Mad Rock
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ccraig
Nov 20, 2002, 3:57 PM
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This new shoe looks promising. I have a pair on order from climbaxe.com I'm curious as to sizing. They come in U.S. sizes, and I wear an 8.5 steet shoe. I ordered an 8, hopefully that will be a good fit. I like the heel and the rubber on the top inside of the big toe area.
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bluesky
Nov 20, 2002, 4:27 PM
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I'm going to try out the Hooker. Maybe someday I'll actually get more comfortable using my heel.
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nbrown
Nov 20, 2002, 5:02 PM
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I want the Hooker Zlp, the Flash , or the Mugen
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tinyball
Nov 20, 2002, 5:03 PM
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Try out new shoes
Why not. I just had to send off my anasazis because they started peeling after their 3rd trip....
Lets see how madrock stacks up
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bigo
Nov 21, 2002, 12:12 AM
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Me thinks all that rubber on the top of the shoe would turn my already sweaty foot into a saturated stink bog!
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spydermonkey
Nov 21, 2002, 1:01 AM
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rippedmonkeyfuel
Nov 23, 2002, 9:28 AM
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Hmmmm, these shoes look like they'd be worth a shot trying. But I'm not sure how much different or better they'd be from the pair that I have.
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naitch
Nov 23, 2002, 12:53 PM
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Well, they definitely look different. Nice to see some creativity instead of the same'ol, same'ol. However the proof of the pudding will be, do they work. Can't wait to hear reports.
I'm a bit sceptical about the all rubber toe/top on the hooker. Seems like it wouldn't hinge and flex the way a leather/synthetic top would - like the Mugen/Flash/Phoenix do. Too bad those models don't have the dual density sole...
My son has worn out his Boreal Lasers, maybe he'll try a pair out. If the Formula #5 rubber is any good, maybe I'll resole my Zens with it.
Naitch
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bandycoot
Jan 23, 2003, 7:51 PM
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I wonder if that ridge around the bottom of the front of the shoe on some of the models takes away from sensitivity. In any case, I plan on getting some and trying em out!!!
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ebrmusic
Jan 31, 2003, 5:40 PM
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I want a pair!!!!!
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ewalkz
Feb 11, 2003, 6:21 PM
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Further info regarding Madrocks:
I'm a new climber who recently purchased the Mugens from Aceclmibing (free chalk bag w/ puchase = butta). These are my first pair of non-lace up, rental shoes that i've climbed with. My good friend who is a very aggressive climber gave me the heads up that these puppys would be tight at first. but damn!! When they first arrived, my feet experienced some severe pain!! However, after a few climbs and hours of just putting them on - they are coming around. The rubber is definatley the stickiest I've ever seen. The best part about this shoe is definately the heel cup - it REALLY sucks you heal in place and won't let go. I am still a little concerned about durability. The synthetic uppers on my Mugens seem to be wearing very poorly. I may email Madrock on that. However, I have noticed that my short, pumpy bouldering has improved and my eye has now wandered over to the Sharks. I like extra rubber over the toe box for added durability and toe hooking capability. we shall see what happens....
climb on.
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