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The Drone 2 HV is the organic evolution of the Mad Rock Drone. Still performing at exceptional levels, with greater comfort, the Drone 2 boasts technology bursting at the seams. Its downturned and asymmetrical profile helps deliver both precision and power as the problem goes past vertical, while the 3D molded heel keeps you locked in and able to hook, smear, and jam easily.
The upper of the shoe features stretch materials to keep comfort high, and alongside the molded toe box and heel and with more support from the Arch Flex, keeps the shoe snug without being painful. The HV model accommodates slightly higher volume feet, while we also have the LV version available for those with smaller heels and less volume on foot.
Mad Rock Technology
Science Friction 3.0
Years after the launch of the first Mad Rock rubber formula, our new Science Friction 3.0 compound marks a special milestone for the Mad Rock brand. After exhaustive research and a new production process originating in the USA, our new formula has distinctively different characteristics than our previous batches. More durable than any of our previous formulas, our new Science Friction 3.0 also boasts higher friction. This optimal balance is incorporated into our new mix by increasing the tear strength and the memory of the compound. Due to its unique characteristics and unparalleled performance, our new Science Friction 3.0 formula is used on our shoe components like the 3D Hooking Heel, 3D Concave Sole as well as the soles in all of our rock shoes
Patented Concave Sole
Mad Rock’s innovative and patented Concave Sole allows climbers to utilize their feet as they would their hands. Concave Soles are optimal for grabbing at holds while climbing on overhangs, and also help to create a sharper edge and better support for standing on tiny holds and edges.
Arch Flex Support
By utilizing our 1.8mm thick R2 rand rubber formula, the Arch Flex system gives our high performance shoes an unbelievable comfortable, but glove-like fit. The elastic property in our R2 formula hugs and locks your foot into place without the pain associated with other high performance shoes.
3D Molded Heel Cup
The best hooking heel ever created. With help from our team of athletes around the world, we've designed a heel cup that will hook, smear, jam, or lock better than any other heel design out there. Our 3D Molded Heel Cup features grooves to improve hooking ability and ensures that your heel won't pop off of your project.
DETAILS
- Compression-molded Science Friction 3.0 rubber toe box
- Patented Concave Sole
- Patented 3D expandable hooking heel
- Arch Flex for support and better fitment
- Downturned and twisted profile for power and precision
- Low profile and pointy toe box
- Stretch and breathable btongue
- HV offers a wider toe box, bigger heel cup, and boxier profile
- Vegan Friendly
TECH SPECS
- Stiffness: Medium
- Upper Material: Syn Flex
- Closure: Hook-and-Loop
- Rubber: Science Friction 3.0 and Science Friction R2 Rand
- Midsole: 1.8mm Polycarbonate
- Profile: Aggressive
- Asymmetrical Curvature: Significant
Upsize 1 full size to find your US size
General Rule of Thumb for beginners:
- Comfortable is too large
- Painful is too tight
- Uncomfortable is perfect
The most important factor to consider when choosing any rock shoes is finding a pair that fits well. Remember that leather upper shoes are likely to stretch over time (mostly in lateral width), while lined and synthetic upper shoes are not likely to stretch much at all.
Climbing shoe sizing varies from brand to brand and, just to confuse the issue, often from model to model within a brand. Use numerical sizes purely as a guideline. As a rule of thumb, the level of shoe discomfort increases proportionately to an increase in climbing "level". This is primarily a result of molding the foot into as firm and precise an appendage as possible in an effort to eliminate "roll" (due mainly to weak feet or the shoe is too big and rolling around your foot) and increase sensitivity (sensual feedback) and pinpoint control.
Kevin McGough
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
Overall: Have only had these shoes for a ~1month or so, but currently could see myself making this my standard climbing shoe. For reference, have worn: dragos, instincts, solutions, shamans, and some beginner shoes. Just noting in case I am just in a honeymoon phase :).Performance: They feel like a cheat code for toe/heel hooks. Additionally, the build under the foot makes standing on small footholds a breeze.Fit: I went with my street shoe size based upon watching madrock videos, which I think fits well. It was super uncomfortable the first wear, but now I wonder if I went too loose because it is so comfortable. However, I am not really noticing any performance trade off currently. Maybe street shoe size is the move?Durability: Too new to tell.
Gustavo C.
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
I reduce 1 size from my street shoes, street shoes I'm 10 or 10.5, la sporitva Skwama I'm 41.5 EU. Drone 2.0 i bought 9. Was so difficult to fit, i need to use target bags to fit in and used with socks but after 6 hours still breaking but fit very good!The left foot is wearing out but sometime is normal i'm checking that if i have any issue i will update this review.Great food i like more than my skwama or 5.10, if you are more than 170lb i would recommend this shoes !!
jane tieman
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
I've tried a lot of different climbing shoes. Mad Rock Sharks 2.0 were my first pair and I absolutely loved them. They fit just right, were comfortable, very sticky, and I could trust my feet 100% in them. I took a long break from climbing due to having kids back to back, and when I started climbing again I needed neutral shoes before working my way back to something more downturned. I tried a lot of shoes that were ok, but none of them gave me that same level of comfort and performance as the Sharks did. I was going to go back, but they are completely sold out due to the new Sharks coming out (which are also sold out). Someone at my gym recommended these, so I finally decided to give them a try since they were at least Mad Rock. At first I wasn't sure of them...they are very stiff when you put them on and I almost couldn't even get my feet in them. Once in, there seemed like there was space in weird places in the toes. The person who recommended them said this was normal, so I tried climbing in them. After 1-2 sessions, I was sold. I could finally trust my feet again and my climbing improved immediately due to the trust I had. Cannot recommend these shoes enough!
Scott B.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
Easy to break in.
Allen
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
The blue rubber is supposed to connect to the black rubber instead there’s a huge gap between them same thing on the other side. Was expecting better shoes considering I paid 140$ for them .
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
I am still breaking these in so they feel really slick on rock and plastic but the edge is unrivaled by my worn out solutions. I’m wondering if I could have gone a half size smaller but I think with time they will develop more sensitivity. New shoes are always clunky.
Lindsay
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023
Allen’s review makes no sense. First of all, Yes there are small differences in the heel cup because these are assembled by hand. They are exactly as shown in there ads. The price is phenomenal, it is the one of the least expensive shoes for its class. Most intermediate / top level shoes, which these are, cost 180-220.
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