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  • A black climbing shoe with a pointy toe box and a hook-and-loop closure. It features a textured upper with ventilation holes and a distinctive orange pull tab.
  • A side view of a climbing shoe with green, black, and yellow design on a gray background
  • Black climbing shoe with white sole on a gray background
  • Black climbing shoe with a green patch on a light gray background
  • A left side view of a black and white climbing shoe with teal rand rubber around the heel
  • Close-up of a green and black climbing shoe with yellow and black pull tabs on a light gray background

Drone 2 LV

The powerhouse of the Drone family. Drone 2 makes tension easy and automatic on steep terrain — built stiff for maximum edging & power. LV is made for narrower feet and smaller heels.
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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. The LV model is made for narrower feet and smaller heels.

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

Low Volume

Low Volume (LV) models are designed for narrower feet with lower insteps and smaller 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

Low Volume

Low Volume (LV) models are designed for narrower feet with lower insteps and smaller heels.

Design

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Anonymous

Excellent shoes, surprisingly stiff, very sticky heel.

I typically wear 40.5 in scarpa drago

I used fabric paint pen to dye mine to match the accent rubber.

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Charlie D.

I love the mad rocks great bouldering shoe

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Will B.

So far so good! Aggressive, stiff, sticky; everything I was looking for!

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Jeet R.M.

3rd pair. Best shoe

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Maddox

Perfect fit!

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Tyler

This shoe is perfect for underclings and small foot chips. I went with my street shoe size and the discomfort wasn’t as bad as you might think. 10/10

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Crichelle I.

Great

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Anonymous

These shoes felt great the one time I got to use them at Stoney point. In that one session it seems like the rubber at the tip of the toe area is starting to almost pill off. Not sure if that's just how this pair I have is wearing or if that's normal for this rubber but I am worried they're going to wear fast because of this.

Hello! I'm sorry to hear about the tip of your shoe. By the way you're describing it, that could potentially fall under our Limited Lifetime Warranty. Please reach out to lifetime@madrockclimbing.com for further help :)

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Lorraine

great product came as expected fit is great

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Joel

Amazing all around shoe. Best heel in the game.

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David

Not fully broke in yet but for new shoes very comfortable feel great on everything

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Nathaniel

BEST CLIMBING SHOE IVE EVER WORN

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Connor

Arrived quickly and as ordered

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Max

Amazing and quick