Mad Rock Flash 2018??

Wondering if anyone has tried the Mad Rock Flash 2018? Just looking for a shoe with decent performance that I can use when my feet need a break. I hear they are comfortable... how do they perform? Durability? Any thoughts on sizing?

Or does anyone have thoughts on Mad Rock shoes in general? I haven't tried them before. Hesitant to order when I can only get store credit if they don't work out. How are their models overall? Any recommendations? 

I had a pair of Mad Rock Flash 2.0s (predecessors to the 2018s) as my pair of beginner shoes (basically Mad Rock's version of Evolv Defy or Sportiva Tarantula) and I was quite pleased with them for what they were. Nobody is really going to send La Dura Dura in shoes at that price point, so keep your expectations tempered. But the 2.0s were very, very comfortable and I thought impressively sensitive. Can't really edge at all, though.

Durability was adequate, they lasted me about a year until I wore holes in the toes. But they were my first pair so I was probably thrashing them more than I otherwise would have. I would probably size true to US size or *maybe* a half size down; the leather upper stretched a pretty sizeable amount. Overall I would let price be your guide between these, Defys, and Tarantula(ce)s.

Outdoorgearlab review of the Flash 2.0s: https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/climbing/climbing-shoes/mad-rock-flash-2-0

Mad rock had crap rubber in my experiences 

I know this thread is a little dead, but I'm bored so here's my two cents:

Sizing: go with street shoe size. I tried to downsize with a pair of drifters once, and it was a mistake (Note: Mad Rock flashes are stiffer, sexier drifters)

-I have the mad rock flash 2018, and it is indeed very comfy. Seems super durable; I've only had it for three months, but its my gym shoe, so its been taking a beating. Feels like it'll last another year at least.

-Unfortunately, I think its so durable because the rubber sucks (read: hard rubber). On the plus side, kicking the wall doesn't hurt as much in these.

-The heel is much improved on from the dumb padded nonsense they tried out in the mad rock flash 2.0. However, it still isn't great.

-The front part of the shoe is great. Fits almost exactly like the anasazi line from 5.10.

-This is a stiffer shoe than the drifter, and more comfy on tiny holds because of it.

-I've taken the flash 2018 out on my local short limestone sport crag, and it performed pretty well (although I didn't try anything above 10d).

Summary(ies):

Despite it's short comings, I doubt there exists a better shoe with a list price of $90. Totally worth the cash if that's your budget.

Mad Rock Flash 2018: a solid climbing shoe built with durability in mind.

Mad Rock Drifter: a velcro-adjustable sock with rubber on it.

P.S. I love the drifter and it should never change.