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  • A black climbing shoe with a pointy toe box and a blue and orange strap, designed for a snug fit and aggressive climbing styles, with a breathable upper material.
  • Side view of a black, blue, and yellow climbing shoe on a gray background
  • A black climbing shoe with a pointy toe box and a blue and orange strap, designed for a snug fit and aggressive climbing styles, with a breathable upper material.
  • Side view of a black, blue, and yellow climbing shoe on a gray background

Drone 2 HV

The powerhouse of the Drone family. Drone 2 makes tension easy and automatic on steep terrain — built stiff for maximum edging & power.
$169.00
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Sizing Advice

Comfort: Measured Size + 1
Snug: Measured Size + .5
Performance: Measured Size
Downsized: Measured Size -.5 or -1 (based on tolerance)

What is my measured size?

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Description

When the angle kicks back and tension matters most, the Drone 2 kicks in. A full-length polycarbonate midsole transfers force so you can toe-in hard and stay tight through the steepest terrain. Its stiff, compression molded design locks your foot into a platform of power, making small feet feel big and big moves feel possible.

Details

Stiffness: Stiff
Profile: Highly Aggressive
Asymmetrical Curvature: Significant
Upper Material: Syn Flex
Tongue Material: 3D Mesh
Footbed Material: Rima
Closure: Hook-and-Loop
Rubber: Science Friction 3.0
Rubber Thickness: 5.8mm
Heel Rand Rubber: Science Friction R2
Midsole: 1.8mm Full-Length Polycarbonate
Features: Compression Molded Toe Box, 3D Molded Hooking Heel, Concave Sole, Arch Flex System, Vegan Friendly

Shipping & Returns

Best-in-Class Service

FedEx Express: Orders that fit into a single shoe box will arrive in 2-3 business days.

FedEx Ground: Orders containing multiple items larger than a single shoe will arrive in 3-5 business days

Orders placed before 11:00AM PST (M-F) normally ship same day.

Returns Made Simple

To qualify for a return, items must be postmarked and shipped out to our Fulfillment Center within 30 days from the purchase date and be in unused, new condition.

Please note we currently do not accept returns for crash pads, load bearing gear, or orders placed in the UK.

For more information, please visit our Return Policy.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

If you discover a defect, we will replace the product FREE OF CHARGE. It is the responsibility of the consumer to end the use of the product and immediately report the manufacturing flaw. The continued use of a defective product may nullify the warranty. This warranty excludes regular wear and tear, nor is it valid for products that have been modified, resoled, or repaired. If your product is covered under warranty please contact lifetime@madrockclimbing.com.

Learn more here: Warranty Policy

Design Highlights

Polycarbonate Midsole

A molded polycarbonate plate runs the full length of the Drone 2 to offer increased edging performance, support, and flex resistance when standing on small holds.

Technology

Downturned

The downturned nature of the Drone 2 forces power through your toe and locks your foot in position. Designed with a twisted profile, the shoe lets you pull, press, and stick with zero energy wasted.

Design

3D Hooking Heel

Built with input from athletes worldwide, our patented 3D Hooking Heel Cup for Climbing Shoes is the heel that locks and stays locked. Molded grooves bite into hooks, smears, and jams without shifting or surprises. The 'fin' design allows effective use of your heel as a crimp. Made with Science Friction 3 rubber because your heel should feel like a weapon, not a liability.

Technology

Science Friction 3 Rubber

Made in California, our primary rubber formula is stickier, tougher, and smarter. Boasting higher friction, stronger tear resistance, and better memory, SF3 is built to perform. You’ll find it across our 3D Hooking Heel and Compression Molded Toe Box.

Technology

Use Case

The Drone 2 excels when the angle kicks back and the project demands body tension. We recommend the Drone 2 for climbing that requires edging on small holds, power generation, and fighting gravity on steep, overhung terrain.

Design

High Volume

High Volume (HV) models are designed for average to wide feet with taller insteps and larger heels.

Design

Polycarbonate Midsole

A molded polycarbonate plate runs the full length of the Drone 2 to offer increased edging performance, support, and flex resistance when standing on small holds.

Technology

Downturned

The downturned nature of the Drone 2 forces power through your toe and locks your foot in position. Designed with a twisted profile, the shoe lets you pull, press, and stick with zero energy wasted.

Design

3D Hooking Heel

Built with input from athletes worldwide, our patented 3D Hooking Heel Cup for Climbing Shoes is the heel that locks and stays locked. Molded grooves bite into hooks, smears, and jams without shifting or surprises. The 'fin' design allows effective use of your heel as a crimp. Made with Science Friction 3 rubber because your heel should feel like a weapon, not a liability.

Technology

Science Friction 3 Rubber

Made in California, our primary rubber formula is stickier, tougher, and smarter. Boasting higher friction, stronger tear resistance, and better memory, SF3 is built to perform. You’ll find it across our 3D Hooking Heel and Compression Molded Toe Box.

Technology

Use Case

The Drone 2 excels when the angle kicks back and the project demands body tension. We recommend the Drone 2 for climbing that requires edging on small holds, power generation, and fighting gravity on steep, overhung terrain.

Design

High Volume

High Volume (HV) models are designed for average to wide feet with taller insteps and larger heels.

Design

  • 5 stars: 23 (96%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Steven s.

Takes a while to break these in, but theyre the best stiff shoes on the market

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spencer b.

Very good shoe

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Sean L.

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Zach J.

I haven’t gone climbing in them yet but the size is great and I’ve stood on some small holds that feel great!

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Anonymous

tight in toebox

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Alexandru A.

Amazing shoe, great for steep terrain, and board climbing. I chose to downsize a half size which allowed for a comfortable fit once broken in. The shoe is very stiff when new, but they soften up pretty quickly as you wear them during a session. The stiffness makes a huge difference in toeing down onto small footholds and keeping tension. I would definitely recommend them if you climb outdoors or on boards.

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James H.

very nice very nice

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Israel F.

The Drone 2.0 gets you where you want to go. I've improved as a climber significantly because of the shoes' initial power boost. I am impressed by its performance, far outweighing the affordable price.

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Anonymous

Love them

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Bryan P.

Shoe fits great very good in indoor climbing

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Dylan H.

One of the best shoes and company’s around. Will never leave them.

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Jake L.(.d.

One of the best shoes I’ve ever worn perfect for outdoor and indoor great at every crag and for every hold

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Jack

Fit good. Very good heal.

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Canon

My feet hurt, awesome shoe

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Judson

Cool shoe

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Rasmey

Love the shoes! This is my 4th pair if you include the 1st version. It fits my foot shape perfectly

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Paul

Amazing shoes. My second pair of drones. I’ll be a drone wearer for a long time.

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Gabriella

It was worth all the pain of my crushed toes.

Helped me send my v3 projects and makes me feel like I have glue on every sketchy foothold. 10/10 would side down again

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Henry

Great shipping

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Joseph

in love rn

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A.N.

Great product, very good upgrade to the drone !

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Kevin

Great shoes

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Parker

Quickly becoming my favorite climbing shoes ever, super sticky rubber, and heels are so good it’s almost cheating to use heel hooks, i will say the only negative i have about this shoe is that the toe is not as sharp as I’d like, super small holds on slab are a little tougher than a thinner more pointed shoe.

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Andrew

Great climbing shoe. Performs well and looks great can’t really ask for much more