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Mad Rock Flash SKU #7278908(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
- A proven performer with a redesigned Mad twist, the Flash is a superb shoe that can tackle face, trad and multi-pitch climbs with equal aplomb, and allows quick entry and adjustment with its newly added textured TPR rubber twin strap closures.
- Traditional construction allows for a comfortable, sensitive all-around shoe that features the world's stickiest Mad Rubber.
- Technical enough for competition climbing, yet comfortable enough for the rest of us.
- 2.0mm SupaSuede leather upper.
- 1.0mm compressed fiber midsole.
- 5.3mm outsole with Mad Rubber Formula #5.
- 3-D molded Hooker heel cup with descent tread and comprised of Mad Rubber Formula #3.
- Toe rand is comprised of 2.2mm Mad Rubber Formula #4.
- Double stitched and seamless binding construction.
- Padded neoprene tongue.
- Dual external directional pull tabs.
- Dual Loctite hook-and-loop closure straps.
- Questions? Please call 888-927-7674 to speak to one of our Outdoor consultants!
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Customer Feedback
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- 67% "Felt true to size"
- 93% "Felt true to width"
- 77% "Moderate arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 11 Reviews Total
Posted: Jul 23, 2009
Reviewer: Ryan B from Salt Lake City
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I haven\'t had the shoes long, so I can\'t speak for durability, but I can say the sticky rubber is very good. The shoes have a nice feel to them- a good all-around climbing shoe. I would purchase them again. The sizing seemed a tad small- thus causing me to exchange my first pair for a size larger, but with Zappos, that is no problem at all. Killer customer service.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: La Sportiva
Posted: Jun 18, 2009
Reviewer: Luke M from Calgary, AB, Canada
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This is a great shoe. I just finished traveling around the world in these shoes, climbing in South Africa, Madagascar, India, and Thailand, and these shoes are great. Stand up to heat, humidity, and all kinds of rock and angles. Great shoes.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Madrock Hookers
Posted: Jun 10, 2009
Reviewer: Misty M from Utah
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I started wearing this shoe 3 years ago and now I wear nothing else. It is the best all round climbing shoe I have ever worn. I use it on everything from steep climbs to slabs. It fits my foot perfect and the sizing is very consistent.
Posted: Oct 21, 2008
Reviewer: Dd from Cleveland, Ohio
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
This shoe was so wildly mis-sized (I wear street shoe 8.5 and ended up with a 10.5, yet rock climbing shoes you normally order at least a half size smaller) that I had to order and send back 4 pairs before the fifth was finally acceptable. I've only climbed with it a few times but so far, I like it a lot.
Posted: Sep 30, 2008
Reviewer: from San Antonio, Texas
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Flash - great beginner shoe -
This shoe feels a size smaller than listed. I bought them a year ago when I first started climbing. I climb regularly at the gym and outdoors, every other day at gym and maybe every other weekend outdoors on limestone and granite. These shoes just now are totaled which is amazing considering a years worth of wear and tear. Horrible smell though.
Additional Brand Information
Mad Rock’s fifth year on the scene finds the company in full-tilt growth mode and flush with success from last year’s release of many new models. Never content to rest on its accolades and press clippings, Mad Rock’s designers have been logging overtime redesigning and updating the balance of core climbing shoes, adding an exciting line of mountain boots, and expanding its trail shoes and après-climb offerings.
At the end of the day, Mad Rock’s continued growth is attributable to an unswerving adherence to its core beliefs: Manufacturing innovative products with the best materials, price them fairly and address a need in the marketplace. The fact that Mad Rock's growing legion of customers seems to agree wholeheartedly with this philosophy has been beyond gratifying, and beats a closet full of awards any day.
Mad Rock currently produces the best and stickiest climbing rubber on the market, “Science Friction FX-5”. What climbing rubber is on your feet? This will be the single most important equipment decision you make as a new or experienced climber. Mad Rock's new FX-5 rubber is 18% stickier than what is being used by other companies in the market. Climb with the best FX-5, your life may depend on it.
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Posted: Jul 24, 2008
Reviewer: from San Diego
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
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Good shoe -
Nice shoe...fit is about right for a climbing shoe. Feels maybe a 1/2 size small. Good rubber, particularly high grip, although it wears a little faster than 5 10 stealth, for example. Stretches over time, since it is leather. Good shoe for all around climbing-bouldering as well as multi-pitch (Velcro may not be the best for crack climbing though).
Posted: Jul 9, 2008
Reviewer: from Nashville, TN
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Posted: Mar 10, 2008
Reviewer: from Yosemite, California
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Mad Rock's Flash -
PRICEWISE, these shoes are awesome. I went a size down from my street shoes. It was a very tight fit, however, after a week of climbing they fit perfect and I don't think it needs any improvement.
It's not been about a month and they are holding very strong. I climb 5 days a week, and like any shoes they will always need to be resoled.
Posted: Jan 10, 2008
Reviewer: Jeremy from Des Moines, IA
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Good "next" shoe -
A comfort beginner shoe if fit loose, a very high performance and affordable shoe if fit tight. I fit them with my street shoe size 9.5 and was painfully tight, you should know they will stretch and that is probably the fit you should have. The rubber is very sticky at the cost of durability. I am loving these right now and several people have reviewed at other sites that a resole job will bring them back to life with more durable rubber. Some have complained that the Velcro wears out, go to a local cobbler they will fix...been doing this on cycling shoes for years.
The Flash -
So far this has been a fine shoe. It broke in quickly, was comfy out of the box, and climbs great - the rubber seems to be super sticky. Although I can say that the downside of this is that it may wear down quickly, which I hear is a common problem for the shoe. I've only had them for about a month now, so I can't speak to this, but for 70 bucks they seem worth the risk. I wear size 11 street shoes, bought a 10.5. They are comfortable for all day wear like this and still provide fine performance (I’ve been doing 5.10+). The toe box is a bit loose. For greater performance fit, go a full size smaller. The shoes do stretch. If they hold up well, I’ll certainly buy them again.
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Great shoe at a great price!
I read that these shoes usually run true to your normal shoe size, and I feel this is correct. I usually wear 10.5-11 men's and got both sizes. The 10.5 was too tight, but the size 11 shoes were snug. Keep in mind they usually stretch out a little with use and should be quite snug (but not painful) the first time you try them on. These shoes were rated a best buy by Climbing Magazine.
