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Description
The triple strap closures of the Hooker EZ bring the loose fitting ease of putting on a lace up shoe with the full adjustability of a strap shoe. This editor's choice design has been upgraded to bring you to new performance heights and offer more versatility. The heel grooves are deeper for more grabbing capability and the Aggro-upper has more toe hooking potential with prominent ribbing. In the crag or at the gym, you will blow your previous bests with our asymmetrical footprint and concave sole, plus our EZ straps will get you to the route first and back to the car in time for the sunset.
- Sole: 3-D molded dual density, dual thickness Hooker sole, Mad Rubber Formula # 3 & 5
- Heel Cup: 3-D molded AGRO Hooker heel with descent tread, Mad Rubber Formula #3
- Rand: 2.2mm Mad Rubber Formula #4
- Midsole: 1.3mm 3-D molded nylon midsole
- Upper: Ribbed AGRO Power upper with vents, 2.0mm SupaSuede leather
- Construction: Double stitched, seamless binding
- Entry/Closure: Dual external directional pull tabs, side entry system with triple Loctite laminated, die-cut hook and loop straps
- Available Sizes: US 3 to 13
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great all around shoes
Review by: luker1, 2009-06-18
these shoes are great, i love climbing in them. they fit great, versatile on what ever you challenge them to, and when you've worn them for too long (cause they last) you can throw them in the washing machine to clean them. ive been wearing these for a long time.
great shoes
Review by: fdajoser, 2009-06-16
These shoes are the best shoes I have worn. I have been climbing for many years and these are by far my favorite. They are great at steep angles and also on vertical faces. They have the perfect rubber features which allow for solid toe hooking, heel hooking, bicycling, and whatever moves u can think of.. with these shoes I am able to be very dependent on my feet and I highly reccomend these shoes to anyone from a novice to expert level.
great shoes
Review by: madrockclimber, 2009-06-11
These shoes are the best shoes I have worn. I have been climbing for many years and these are by far my favorite. They are great at steep angles and also on vertical faces. They have the perfect rubber features which allow for solid toe hooking, heel hooking, bicycling, and whatever moves u can think of.. with these shoes I am able to be very dependent on my feet and I highly reccomend these shoes to anyone from a novice to expert level.
the best shoe
Review by: alwaysaclimber, 2009-06-11
I love this shoe it fits perfect, edges amazingly, heel hooks like a charm and I can do it all right out of the box without ever having to break the shoe in. I have been wearing this shoe for a few years now and I have never had a problem with the quality of the shoe. It always last for several months of every day use and never smells bad even though I certainly sweat a lot in them. I am primarily a sport climber but I will boulder and climb cracks as well and I never feel like I need to switch shoes. This is a very comfortable and durable shoe that performs very well on all terrain.
Hooker EZ - pick 'em up if you can find them...
Review by: alpineclimb, 2009-06-09
We all have an arsenal of shoes. Each weapon for a different beast to slay... trad slab, trad. crack, sport, comp, bouldering, warm ups, the list goes on.
I fell victim to the ideology that if you weren't crying when you put your shoes on they weren't small enough. Most climbers that have been around for sometime now and ones that are continuing to send hard routes will argue that fit it key. It doesn't matter what kind of rubber you're rockin' if the shoes doesn't fit your foot correctly you're not going to climb well.
I've found my match in Mad Rocks. I've been wearing the Mugens and Hooker EZs for the past two seasons and they have been great. I have a fairly low volume foot, with a narrow heel, large big toe, flat arch and slightly wide (E-EE.) The Mad Rocks have fit the bill. The rubber has been great on the local Schist and Granite with normal wearing. I climb at least 3 times a week. I've been working routes with the Mugens and then sending them with the Hookers. It's all about the fit. I feel like I've dipped my foot in rubber the shoe is so snug and form fitting without the pain and cramping.
I've been up and down the east coast climbing at the Red, Obed, Lincoln Woods, Rumney, Pawtuckaway SP, North Conway, Rumbling Bald, and the list goes on. People think of Mad Rock as the beginner shoe for newbies but after I come down from sending 5.12d in the "beginner" shoe, people start to think of them a bit differently. I like to think of Mad Rock like Volkswagen. They are a "people's company." Quality goods for not much money.
I know the Hooker EZs are now discontinued and the Conflict has taken it's place, but if you can find a pair on consignment. Get 'em. Way worth the money. The heel and toe hooking is unbelievable, edging precision is pretty good and the Hookers don't stretch out but rather mold to your foot. For a shoe under a hundred bucks you can't go wrong. I can't wait to try the new updated version with even stickier rubber!
Always remember though, if the shoe isn't fitting well don't blame the shoe. You're the one that bought it. Fit is key. Don't just buy something because you can get a good deal or buy something because all the pros use them. Buy a product that works for you. With Mad Rock being the "people's shoe company" they will most definitely have something for your foot.
I fell victim to the ideology that if you weren't crying when you put your shoes on they weren't small enough. Most climbers that have been around for sometime now and ones that are continuing to send hard routes will argue that fit it key. It doesn't matter what kind of rubber you're rockin' if the shoes doesn't fit your foot correctly you're not going to climb well.
I've found my match in Mad Rocks. I've been wearing the Mugens and Hooker EZs for the past two seasons and they have been great. I have a fairly low volume foot, with a narrow heel, large big toe, flat arch and slightly wide (E-EE.) The Mad Rocks have fit the bill. The rubber has been great on the local Schist and Granite with normal wearing. I climb at least 3 times a week. I've been working routes with the Mugens and then sending them with the Hookers. It's all about the fit. I feel like I've dipped my foot in rubber the shoe is so snug and form fitting without the pain and cramping.
I've been up and down the east coast climbing at the Red, Obed, Lincoln Woods, Rumney, Pawtuckaway SP, North Conway, Rumbling Bald, and the list goes on. People think of Mad Rock as the beginner shoe for newbies but after I come down from sending 5.12d in the "beginner" shoe, people start to think of them a bit differently. I like to think of Mad Rock like Volkswagen. They are a "people's company." Quality goods for not much money.
I know the Hooker EZs are now discontinued and the Conflict has taken it's place, but if you can find a pair on consignment. Get 'em. Way worth the money. The heel and toe hooking is unbelievable, edging precision is pretty good and the Hookers don't stretch out but rather mold to your foot. For a shoe under a hundred bucks you can't go wrong. I can't wait to try the new updated version with even stickier rubber!
Always remember though, if the shoe isn't fitting well don't blame the shoe. You're the one that bought it. Fit is key. Don't just buy something because you can get a good deal or buy something because all the pros use them. Buy a product that works for you. With Mad Rock being the "people's shoe company" they will most definitely have something for your foot.
