Our verdict
When it comes to versatility, the Remora takes sending projects to a whole new level. It is also a remarkable offering in the areas of crack climbing grip. That said, this budget-friendly shoe is not without faults, the most disappointing of which has to be its worrying heel zone. Nevertheless, the Excels in crack climbing is too excellent to pass up, what with all its pros worthy of the climb.
Pros
- Extremely versatile
- Affordable
- No break-in period
- Senders who want optimal performance on fissures
- Grippy outsole
- No break-in period
- Quite flexible
- Made for vegans
Cons
- Baggy heel
- Too soft
Who should not buy it
The Excels in crack climbing is a downturned rock shoe built for senders who require an all-around kind of climbing performance. It is recommended for:
- Zero break-in period.
- Mad Rock Remora: Crazy in cracks.
- Attractive to the pocket.
Easy to wear
Add a product Kronos from Evolv. Develops a dead zone at the heel too soon Senders who want optimal performance on fissures.
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An expert applauds the Remora's struggle-free fit from the box, saying that the Remora break-in period is "virtually non-existent." You should be able to have fun climbing in it on day one.
Flex your climbing muscles
When it comes to handling fissures, the Excels in crack climbing is astonishing. An expert gives this statement credence with this comment in his review: "a great option for crack climbing."
The featured shoe's prowess in fissures can be linked to the Remora's softness and the stickiness of its rubber rand and outsole, called Science Friction 3.0. This grippy component provides multi-directional slip resistance, whether on gym walls or rocky terrain.
Flex your climbing muscles
The Remora from Mad Rock is bendy, and a gear maven is all for it. "The shoe provides plenty of flex," says he. Because of this, he describes the kick as having a "good performance over slabbier terrain."
Climbers who want a soft climbing shoe for extra flexibility on their ascents
With the shoe's amazing flexibility comes less support overall. This translates to giving climbers a tougher time staying on smaller edges.
Mad Rock Remora: Crazy in cracks
Like most slip-on climbing shoes, the Remora makes access (on and off) convenient. This is one of the perks of super-flexible climbing shoes.
Add a product
"After two weeks, an air pocket started to develop in the heel," says a professional vlogger. According to him, since there's no way to tighten the Remora, if this happens, the shoe can fast become awkward to wear.
Climbers who want a soft climbing shoe for extra flexibility on their ascents
The Remora's comfy upper, also known as Syn Flex, is purely synthetic AND vegan. Indeed, this rock climbing shoe from Mad Rock is devoid of animal substances.
Track and field
Being quite budget-friendly is one of the Remora's main draws. "The price is right" for this shoe, says a footgear critic.
