Photo: Mad Rock

Looking for an all around rock climbing shoe? Check out Mad Rock’s Phoenix.

Whether you’re in the climbing gym or hitting up a boulder outdoors, throw a pair of Mad Rock’s Phoenix into your bag and feel confident that your feet will comfortably stick to the rock.

I rocked these puppies bouldering at Stinson Beach in San Francisco, sometimes forgetting I had rock climbing shoes on because of the Phoenix’s comfort.

Categorized as an all-around climbing shoe, it is perfect for the gym yet technical enough for bouldering and multi-pitch climbing.

Dual external tabs make them easy to slip on, and the shoes ergonomically hug your feet while giving you the grip you desire (and require).

Price: $75 | BUY from REI.com

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About The Author

Austin Chu

Austin Chu was laid off in December 2008. He has a deep obsession with breakfast burritos and backpacks. He doesn't know why. He just drove through fifty states filming a documentary on the economy and the recession. Follow his project on www.therecessends.com

  • http://wayworded.blogspot.com/ Hal

    I’d love to be able to forget I was wearing a climbing shoe. I’m sold.

  • Rob

    Personally, I swear by my Muiras (La Sportiva). I think that really, it’s all about how a shoe feels on your foot, and we’ll all like different shoes. Still, at $75, it would be worth checking out…
    - R

  • Mark S

    Some tips here on choosing the best rock climbing shoes.

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