Mad Rock

Mad Rock Men's Con-Tact High-Performance Slip-On

• leather
• Rubber sole
• Made in China

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

If you're looking for a soft, extra-sensitive climb shoe that's simple yet hard-working, Mad Rock offers its Con-Tact. Its concave dual-density sole makes it ideal for friction climbing, and heel hooking is a breeze with the removable Power Strap.

From the Manufacturer

Mad Rock began in 2002 as a small, climber-owned and operated company that made innovative, highly technical and affordable rock climbing shoes. More than a million pairs later, they still choose not to reflect on their accomplishments nor rest on their laurels because their best shoes will always be the next batch. To Mad Rock, innovation is a challenge to be met daily. In that spirit, they use the latest materials and technology to meet consumer demands, while maintaining the high-quality and innovative products that have put them on the map and in the packs of climbers around the world.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Country of Origin: China
• ASIN: B002EZYOPG
• Item model number: Con-Tact
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,454 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)
  • #55 in Shoes > Men's > Athletic & Outdoor > Climbing

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rivals the 5.10 Moccasyms, December 28, 2009

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G. Wong (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mad Rock Men's Con-Tact High-Performance Slip-On (Apparel)

These slippers are soft, precise, and snug. The overall quality is good, and left/right pair looks symmetrical. (I've seen shoes where left and right are visibly different in size and shape.) It's super light-weight and thin. They fit tight across the top, so those with high instep may have a hard time putting them on. The leather is cool to touch and absorbs moisture, good for those hot days (but bad for the cold days). The die does come off, but only if you sweat a bucket.

The heel cup is perfect for those with smaller heel and lower ankles (as mine are), since the rand is shaped lower, avoiding the painful ankle cut like other deeper-heeled shoes. The heel pops off easy (as expected for slippers), and the strap helps somewhat to keep the heel on, but not 100%. The heel rubber pattern plus EVA wedge makes it less sensitive for heel hooking, but also less painful.

The toebox is very asymmetrical and points downwards/inwards. It causes the big toe to straighten out a bit, while the other toes are tightly curled, which has a different feel than other shoes. The toebox may be very tight at first, but the leather softens and expands over time, giving more room. The downward shape also flattens out over time. After 9 months, these have definitely lengthened out by 1/2 size.

Toe rubber is pretty good, but shape and thickness makes it harder to bend the toes upwards. You need to develop stronger toe muscles to make use of this feature.

Sizing wise, I think they match 1:1 to normal shoe size. What I mean is, if you're size 7 Mens, then pick size 7 Mens in these to start with. Downsizing may be possible if these are exact fit.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but, March 14, 2011

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Damon Rowe (Argyle, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mad Rock Men's Con-Tact High-Performance Slip-On (Apparel)

Definitly a nice climbing show. the only problem i had was that I had to order it 4 times. usually they have to be a half size smaller than my normal size 10. By the time I got one that didnt require me cutting off my toes I had to order a size 12. Other than that. all good.

3.0 out of 5 stars Cheap Trills, December 3, 2011

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Alex Hippenhammer (BLOOMINGTON, IN, US) - See all my reviews

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Wow so I bought these shoes 4 months ago, and they JUST STOPPED bleeding (red dye inside shoe staining my feet). They're sort of aggressive, but the rubber is pretty flexible so it doesn't really last. Stretchy rubber!! When I first got them they were super duper tight, now I have to wash them if I want them to fit tight for a whole week. I got them for like $50 so it wasn't a bad deal, but now I kind of wish I would have spent the extra $50 and got something of more quality.

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