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Maniac (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 4.43/5 Average Rating : 4.43/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Slippers

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: oldrnotboldr, 2006-07-20


Nice and snug fit, super sticky, smears great, edges great, and heel hooks nice. The rubber on the top of the toe helps nicely in cracks. Price is great. Now, what I don't like, tight toe box (should have gone .5 size bigger I guess), the right heel cup pinches my achilles a bit when extending a hard heel hook, soles are showing a lot wear for 2 months old shoes (climbing 3-4 times week). Would not wear all day due to the snugness and tight fit. Overall, a great shoe with kick a$$ rubber at a good price.


Hottie (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 3.33/5 Average Rating : 3.33/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Women's Climbing Shoes

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: oldrnotboldr, 2006-05-04


Got these for my daughter to advance her skills with. My observations: the hottie has helped her develop smearing technique quite easily. Also, the heel cup is helping her perfect her heel hooks equally easily. The down side that I have noted: after 2 hours of rock work the soles are showing wear- owing as a testament of other's complaints about the longevity of mad rubber. My daughters' comments: smear easy, heel hook easy, edge super. the toe box and heel cup are too tight. Some of the tightness should ease with wear. But I would suggest getting these a half size over.
The hottie is definately not a beginners shoe. The advanced features work well but are not an all day shoe. Also the soles do wear fast as noted by users of other mad rock shoes. All in all a great shoe at a decent price for advanced climbing moves.