Mad Rock Flash

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The Flash is a climbing shoe made by Mad Rock. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 6 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Mad Rock Flash Climbing Shoe delivers all-day comfort with the same easy-in, easy-out closure system as your favorite bouldering shoes. These Mad Rock climbing shoes are at home in the gym, on the boulders, or pulling down a ten-pitch crack climb. Two hook-and-loop tabs allow you to put on the Flash Climbing Shoes in a couple seconds, and then their ultra-sticky Mad Rubber takes over to deliver cutting edge performance on technical routes."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"A proven performer with a redesigned Mad Rock twist, the Flash Velcro Climbing Shoe 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."

From REI:
"A proven design with a Mad twist, the Flash is a superb performer that can tackle face, trad and multi-pitch climbs with equal aplomb. Dual-density 3-D soles feature strong rims for edging and soft, thin centers for smearing. Patent-pending Hooker Heel Cups allow you to use your heels more effectively than ever before. Quick-adjust VELCRO® brand closures allow for quick entry and adjustment and ensure a snug, glove-like fit. Synthahyde uppers hold their shape climb after climb. Neoprene-padded tongues enhance comfort. Mesh storage bag included."

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"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."

User Reviews

Men's Flash
Reviewed by Crimp Me!, Sep 22, 2009

"I’ve climbed in all-brands of shoes in my years, and I figured I’d finally give Mad Rock a try. I chose the Flash because of their easy velcro closure, and not overly-aggressive rand, I’m glad I did. They fit really well and true to street shoe size (9."

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Men's Flash
Reviewed by Mokganjetsi, Nov 19, 2008

"Great deal for the price! The fit is perfect for me and I love the ease of getting shoes on and off. Edged and smeared well. Used it for many types of climbs: face, crack, sport, multi-pitch trad, sandstone and granite. . . . There is stickier rubber around but the madrubber lasts long and gripped sure enough on anything I climbed."

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Men's Flash
Reviewed by trailhead, Jan 28, 2008

"These shoes were my first ever climbing shoes. I bought them mainly for indoor climbing. They seem to be holding up just fine. The rubber has very good grip and seems to smear well. I love the easy on and off velcro straps. Overall a good beginner shoe and the cost is not too bad either."

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Men's Flash
Reviewed by ericq99, Feb 19, 2007

"My first pair of climbing shoes. Great beginner shoes for limestone and granite alike and a good price. Decent performance on cracks (jams) and good durability. These lasted me 8 months using about 3-4 times/month. Just watch out for orange feet after initial use."

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Men's Flash
Reviewed by Will, Mar 25, 2006

"These shoes were my first ever pair of climbing shoes, and I used them exclusively in the gym. They edged extremely well and smeared great when I got them, but three months later the rubber has almost no smearing power, and I can barely edge. Good thing is I can get them resoled."

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Men's Flash
Reviewed by Mountainbelle, Jan 26, 2006

"These shoes perform well in the gym. I have yet to try them on granite or limestone since I bought them. The price hooked me, however as with everything else in climbing, I should have spent a little more for a better product. Wouldn't recommend them for multi-pitch climbs, comfort level is only so-so."

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