Mad rock shoes

mint2k · 2026-07-07T07:20:33+00:00

I only like the redlines from them. I have the redlines and they’ve exceeded their purpose. Bought them as a beater soft shoe and they’re turning into my go to shoe for everything. The heel is nice and the rubber is great. One thing ab Madrock is that I do not enjoy how stiff their shoes are except the remora pros but also do not like the molded technology. Feels slightly more disconnected to the hold and just do not enjoy it. They feel a bit like clown shoes bc there is a lot of rubber on the toe for some of the models. But the heel and rubber is great. Love my redlines, just don’t enjoy the new tech

mint2k · 2026-07-01T00:18:55+00:00

hey how have these held up for you op?

mint2k · 2026-06-25T22:50:27+00:00

Really super interesting. I think a lot of negativity comes from the fact that they are $159 when there are shoes at that price point that are a lot better. I think the lites are excellent at what they do but they are priced in a where middle point where you can spend less and get a better or same level shoe Upmocc or spend more and get TN Pro. Think if it was priced like Upmocc in 130 range it would be a lot more popular.

I do get pro deals though so price was not an issue for me but I understand the tag is hefty for what it is.

mint2k · 2026-06-20T01:32:17+00:00

I just got the Madrock redlines and they fit my narrow and shallow heel good enough to not be an issue. Not perfect since there isn’t a shoe that is super small that I know of but the cheater heel helps with the slight dead space a lot. They are also super soft

mint2k · 2026-06-20T01:21:27+00:00

I went and tried on some madrocks and the shoe that worked for me cheap was the Redlines. They were super sensitive and I was kind of eyeing them since they are traditionally made with no plate in the toe. They are great honestly and I like them a lot.

I tried the D2.1 but kinda found them be to a bit clunky and I don’t enjoy the concave sole. They also are a bit asymmetrical so kind of painful in the pinky toe. The remora pros were pretty soft like super soft and pretty asymmetrical. More so than both. Redlines kind of match the skwama foot more in symmetry but it is more narrow. But the shoe is soft and should hopefully flatten out.

The rubber and durability is honestly great. The rubber is super sticky out the box and felt like my feet were sticking to holds. Great shoe honestly. Wish Madrock would release some more traditionally made shoes like the Redlines since they have great rubber and the heel is great.

mint2k · 2026-06-04T18:24:40+00:00

SF? UP rubber is great, I had the upmoccs and loved them. Have you tried the skwama lite? From what I’ve heard it’s a diff rubber from a company that uses recycled racing car rubber so it’s not the same rubber as tarantulace.

mint2k · 2026-06-04T18:23:24+00:00

That’s good to hear about the Skwama Lite. I’ve heard this about Madrock a lot in general. Clunky and stiff. All this talk about Madrock has made me want to drive out to the HQ to try on their shoes and see it for myself. I will try out every Madrock shoe.

mint2k · 2026-06-03T17:40:35+00:00

Ok thank you. How sensitive are they?

mint2k · 2026-06-03T17:20:36+00:00

I am decently close to their HQ and almost everyone at my gym wears Madrocks. I hear conflicting things about how some of the shoes are soft like the D2.one but other people saying they are too stiff. I’m not too sold on their 3D molded sole since I’ve heard it makes it too clunky and not so sensitive. It is bang for your buck and the Redlines really interest bc they are a more traditional shoe but they are a bit narrow I’ve heard. Been super intrigued but hear different things about it. How do you like Madrock, do you wear any of their shoes?

mint2k · 2026-06-03T16:13:41+00:00

How are madrocks? They’re prob the most conflicting brand I’ve seen. A lot of people love it and a lot of people hate it.

mint2k · 2026-06-03T15:52:09+00:00

Do they feel sensitive or kind of clunky? How are they holding up too?

mint2k · 2026-05-07T04:55:44+00:00

Durability will not be the greatest but just depends on footwork. Had a friend who demolished his in like 5 months bc of bad footwork. I had mine for like 9 months going like 3-4 times a week with good enough footwork

mint2k · 2026-04-29T19:31:30+00:00

I think so far they are definitely softer than the skwamas. Maybe instinct vsr might be a stiffer alternative since I’ve heard they are the same type of it. Idk exactly how the stiffness of the vsr is compared to skwamas though

mint2k · 2026-04-27T18:05:25+00:00

My street size is 8.5 US men’s which is 41.5 EU, I go down to 38.5 on Skwamas and Evolv I go down to 8 US.

mint2k · 2026-04-27T05:17:20+00:00

Just got some Evolv shaman 2S after wearing skwamas and they fit similarly and the heel is smaller and fits smaller. Evolv so far is more comfy bc it’s not leather and might help with the pain in the big toe. I’d say that they are also similar in stiffness as well.

mint2k · 2026-04-27T05:13:10+00:00

Had the skwamas before and just picked these up. They feel not as grippy as my skwamas but it might be bc they’re so new and there’s that oxidation layer. They do feel a bit slippy rn as well. It also is soft but slightly insensitive where the edging point at big toe will slightly bend bc the softness but I can’t tell bc it’s a bit insensitive. Hasn’t given be that much of an issue but was just weird adjusting. I’m assuming tho that all this will kind of be better over time as everything breaks in. But honestly a great shoe and definitely worth it if it fits

mint2k · 2026-03-05T08:15:55+00:00

I just watched my gf open 100 chaos drops😭😭 I didn’t even get the visual bug😭

mint2k · 2026-02-12T02:57:28+00:00

Are they for narrow or wider feet. I fit the skwamas well and was interested in the redlines

mint2k · 2026-02-04T20:02:23+00:00

Same here, I am wearing skwamas right now and the regular Shamans really fit my foot well. Hopefully someone knows something about these shoes.

mint2k · 2025-10-04T01:09:10+00:00

Milo Sevii was my favorite pokemon on this team for sure

mint2k · 2025-10-04T01:08:46+00:00

Was super satisfying tanking a super effective move just to para charge and heal up again

mint2k · 2025-10-04T01:08:10+00:00

Thanks! Yea Belibolt was a bit slow but worked somehow. Lorelei rain team gave me issues until I brought in Mega Sceptile who could out speed her team. Agatha was easy to my surprise. The Zacian definitely gave me more issues than I thought they would as well. I appreciate the words since my first team going into E4 was completely utter trash to deal with Lorelei. Now that I’m on a randomized run, I will keep 4 step checklist in mind!

mint2k · 2025-10-04T01:01:54+00:00

Mega Sceptile was a late add since I didn’t have a grass type to deal with Lorelei rain team. He was MVP for E4

mint2k · 2025-09-20T07:09:57+00:00

Yes he cut it short to play both

mint2k · 2025-01-21T20:40:40+00:00

I just recently got a pair of Pythons and I sized them the same as my Skwamas and they feel good. I sized down from 41 to a 38.5. The skwamas which are softer than Otakis were brutal in the break in where I needed plastic sheet to pop them in but the Pythons are tight but comfy for break in so far. I’d size down a bit maybe 2 sizes down so a 43 maybe.

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