Mad Rock Hooker EZ
tippingpin2298783: 
Quick background: * I've been climbing 15 years * I've used these and previous versions of the Hooker EZ at: Fontainbleau, Squamish, The Valley and Toulomne, Hueco Tanks, Bishop and many other areas. * Hardest send v12 * I focus on bouldering but do sport, trad, off-widths, cracks, slabs, you name it * I've climbed exclusively in Mad Rocks for the last 5 years but demo many of the new shoes from all brands.Performance:The Hooker EZs are the most powerful shoe I have ever worn. They have incredible edging power and still smear like a mad man. They work well in very cold conditions and extreme heat (not that I want to be climbing when it's over 50 degrees!)Versatility:The Hooker EZs are a well rounded shoe. Full heel and toe rubber with ribs offer superior hooking. The 3 strap velcro enclosure keeps your heel snug and sound. I wear these shoes for every style of climbing except thin cracks and off-widths.Durability:Hooker EZ durability is medium to high. Mad Rocks may not have the legendary durability of Boreal but they will destroy La Sportiva and they have hands down the best rubber I've ever climbed on.-jeremyhttp://www.supersloper.net
Do You Like Steep Climbing?
Graphiti:
These shoes are meant for steep climbing. With the dual density rubber on the sole and the aggressive heel these shoes love the steeps. Not quite as aggressive as the Loco (which hurts like hell), these shooes have a more natural feel. I've used the Flash but much prefer these. The rubber extra rubber around the toe box makes for great scumbing on horizontal routes.
Definitely the best shoes ever.
nathan2298181:
I have these shoe right now and they are performing great. Unlike the other reviews, the shoes felt super comfortable the very first time I put them on (full size and a half smaller then my street shoe too!). The "hooker" heel and toe are the freaking awesome.
steez it up
kai2487229:
on sale at madrockclimbing.com for $19.95
MAD ROCK MAD CRAZY
silentbob_2217842:
I got these shoes about 3 months ago and they are the go-to shoe for me. Sport routes are out of the question prior to breaking in but once they do they mold just like a slipper. Awesome shoe awesome results...most definitely buying another pair. The shoe is shaped more like an hourglass but the fit of the heel cup and toe box are perfect after a few long sessions of edging, scumming and hooking agony.
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