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Phoenix

Mad Rock

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Description

The Phoenix rises yet again! All new and redesigned yet keeping what made this one of the best selling rock shoes in North America! Classic, traditional, high quality, and a great performer. Mad Rock’s do everything shoe has been around since day one, and while it has enjoyed improvements and subtle changes over the years, the Phoenix is still a great value in a traditional shoe, and remains one of the our most popular models. This WAS your father’s climbing shoe, and it’ll likely be the choice of your kids as well.

Retail price

US$ 59.95

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Technical specs

Weight	unknown
Closure Type	Lace Lace - to the toe
Gender	Unisex
Volume
Sizing Information	US sizes 3-14 Your "fit" should be determined by the type of climbing that you intend doing, combined with your experience level. 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. Madrock_Shoe_Size_Chart.JPG
Best Use (Highest Performance)	Trad / Crack Indoor Rental
Asymmetry	Moderate
Tongue Details	not provided by the brand
Last Details	Shape: Arched (technical) Construction: Slip Lasted not provided by the brand
Upper Material	not provided by the brand Leather
Midsole Material	not provided by the brand
Sole Material	not provided by the brand Science Friction 3.0 Rand: Science Friction R2
Footbed Lining	not provided by the brand

TECHNOLOGIES & MATERIALS EXPLAINED

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 a distinctively different characteristic 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 all of our shoes components like the 3D Power Upper, 3D Hooking Heel, 3D Concave Sole as well as the soles in all of our rock shoes.

Science Friction R2

In addition to the new formula for the sole and components of our new 2011 line, the new Science Friction formula was also incorporated into our new rand rubber mix. Higher friction and durability for the rand rubber is a testament to our commitment to performance and improvement in our rock shoe line. Enhancing the elasticity of the rand rubber was also a priority when developing the new rand rubber. As our new Science Friction R2 has greater give without the loss of performance, our new models feel extremely comfortable and sensitive, giving you that glove-like fit.

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The Phoenix is Mad Rock’s take on a trad-climbing rock shoe, with the addition of its aggressive heel cup. While it’s a comfortable shoe that you can wear all day (and smears well), the Phoenix comes up short in crack-climbing performance — the lacing extends too far down the chiseled toe, leaving no room for an adequately protective toe rand. And unlike most trad rock shoes, the Phoenix is unlined, meaning it will quickly stretch out.

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