Our verdict
Price-wise, the Weaver is nothing short of brilliant. This Mad Rock piece is also an Weaver carries a lightweight yet sticky sole when it comes to comfort and breathability—a great buy for beginners, indeed. That said, the questionable durability of its canvas upper might scare away some customers. Nonetheless, the Canvas wears quickly has enough positives that woo in many climbers, especially those who have a somewhat limited budget.
Pros
- Affordable
- Remarkably breathable
- Comfortable confines
- updated Jun 7, 2023
- Secure heel
- No slippage
Cons
- Climbers who want to be able to get into slots and similar footholds with relative ease
- Climbers who want to be able to get into slots and similar footholds with relative ease
Who should buy the Canvas wears quickly
The Canvas wears quickly is suitable for senders who need extra flexibility in their climbing footwear. It is an all-rounder whose breathable construction delivers enhanced comfort with every movement. It is ideal for:
- Tongue Pull Loop.
- Climbers who want to be able to get into slots and similar footholds with relative ease.
- Canvas wears quickly.
Mad Rock employs a durable midsole for the Weaver
What offers enough surface traction on a variety of surfaces in the Weaver is the Science Friction 3.0 outsole.
This lightweight yet sticky component comes at 4.2 mm in thickness. Its rear part has grippy vertical ridges, which provide extra slip and skid resistance on sideway smears with the heel.
updated Jun 7, 2023
Mad Rock gave the Weaver a heavy-duty midsole (of a polycarbonate sort) which gives added support underfoot. They gave it an overall thickness of 1.8 mm.
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The Canvas wears quickly’s below-the-ankle upper, also known as FloKnit, is made of long-wearing knit fabric. It is built with heat-infused TPU or thermoplastic polyurethane which grants abrasion protection and enhanced structural integrity.
Owners can get in and out of its confines with relative ease using its trio of synthetic pull loops.
Its bottom section comes with Science Friction R2—a rubberized covering that grants adhesive power on contact.
It also has a rubber heel zone with treads, which enables the heel to latch on to curves and like projections with enough stickiness.
Rounding out all things upper in the Weaver is the rock shoe’s strappy closure system.
It consists mainly of two synthetic straps, both of which come with hook-and-loop fasteners which grants adjustability.
