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Mad rock shoes 2-May-2005 At 9:54:09 AM trent

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I bought a pair of flashes from the states a year ago and they lasted until january climbing at least 2 days a week in them. Really good for thin face climbs but equally at home hooking through a roof. I got around 60 days of climbing stuff up to 25 and they never missed a beat.

I have more recently bought a new pair of flashes and a pair of Maniacs (the slippers nick kaz was talking about) The maniacs are great gym shoes with the same fit as flashes but the convenience of a slipper.

Two weeks ago I got a pair of the new 2005 sharks from overseas. They are about 90%rubber and after alot of huffing and puffing I can finally squeeze my feet into them. They are also a slipper with an add-on velcro strap for extra security but have the dual density sole and a very aggressive series of red rubber fins on the toe. Havent climbed in them yet but they feel like they are spray painted on (ie great sensitivty)

I had heaps of probs getting Maniacs in Sydney so I got them and the new flashes from Arapiles Mountain Shop.

For anyone thinking about mail ordering here are my size equivalents

Velcro Anasazis Euro 43
Scarpa Vortex 42
Madrock Flashes 42.5
Madrock Maniac 42
Madrock Sharks 42.5(really tight, can get them on...just and being 90% rubber I doubt they will stretch much)

You wont be disappointed with the performance or the price.

On a side note the story behind madrock is very interesting.

The dude that was previous they head of the 5.10 factory in Asia had a disagreement with the head of 5.10 so he thought bugger it instead of making your shoes for you I will make my own shoes and be a competitor. And madrock was born. Strange how Flashes look a lot like anasazi velcros.