FIVE TEN

After bursting onto the shoe scene in 1985 with the release of the Five Ten Tennie, these American climbing shoes and their legendary Stealth rubber quickly became a force to be reckoned with.

Location: Los Angeles, United States
Big-name Ambassadors: Janja Garnbret, Natalie Grossman, Shauna Coxsey, Miho Nonaka, Will Bosi

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Our Reviews

Here are the Five Ten climbing shoes we have put through their paces.

FIVE tEN SHOE TECHNOLOGY

The fresh innovations and clever shoe tech were one of the main reasons why Five Ten became known as a leading name in the shoe game.

It all started with a seriously sticky compound called Stealth rubber. From there, the Five Ten brand changed the landscape of climbing shoes. In the last 4 decades, they have introduced the world to approach shoes, downturned and asymmetrical shapes, velcro closures, dual pull-on loops, and perforated rands.

Stealth Rubber

One of the most famous rubber compounds ever made having been used by climbers, bikers, and stuntmen for over 40 years.

Asymmetrical & Downturned

The Five Ten UFO was the first downturned climbing shoe ever created, changing how climbing shoes are made forever.

Women’s Specific Shoes

The release of the Five Ten Diamond in 1997 marked the first shoe ever designed to cater to the unique shape of women’s feet.

Five Ten SIZE GUIDE

Historically, Five Ten’s previous line of climbing shoes often required some serious downsizing. Models like the Moccasym were renowned for stretching up to several sizes throughout their lifetimes.

The modern range of Five Ten climbing shoes, however, the design team has revised their sizing. Now, almost every shoe in their line is true to size. This means that, more often than not, the right size for you will closely resemble your normal street shoe size.

We found that most of the shoes in their range offer a performance fit when sized true, and a more comfortable fit when sized 1/2 size up.

The Extra Bits

Everything you ever need to know about Five Ten climbing shoes.

Are Five Ten climbing shoes good?

There is no denying that Five Ten shoes are second to none. They have played a significant role in the development of climbing shoes and are recognized for their high-quality products.

Five Ten is credited with creating the first-ever approach shoe, which was designed specifically for climbers to hike to and from their climbing destinations. These shoes were specifically engineered to provide excellent grip and stability on uneven terrain.

Five Ten is also known for creating Stealth rubber, which is a proprietary rubber compound that provides exceptional grip and friction. This rubber has been used in climbing shoes, approach shoes, and even mountain bike tires.

In addition to their contributions to the climbing shoe industry, Five Ten also created the first-ever women’s-specific climbing shoes, called the Diamond. These shoes were designed to fit the unique shape of women’s feet and were a significant development in the world of climbing shoes.

Is Five Ten made by Adidas?

Yes, Five Ten climbing shoes are now made by Adidas. The company was initially founded in 1985 by Charles Cole, a rock climber who was dissatisfied with the climbing shoes available at the time. Cole’s innovative designs quickly gained popularity among climbers and Five Ten became known for producing some of the best climbing shoes in the industry.

In 2011, Adidas acquired Five Ten, recognizing the company’s expertise in producing high-performance climbing footwear. Today, Five Ten continues to operate under the Adidas umbrella, and their climbing shoes remain a favorite among climbers worldwide. There was some reluctance by climbers when Five Ten was bought over, but after being backed by the likes of Janja Garnbret and Shauna Coxsey, it is safe to say that the quality has remained the same.

Are Five Ten Shoes True to size?

Five Ten shoes have not always been true to size. The Moccasyms were notoriously known for stretching several sizes up over their lifespan. This forced the Five Ten team get back to the drawing board and figure out a way to make the sizes better. Now, Five Ten shoes are mostly true to size. This means that your street size should resemble that of your climbing shoe. If you want a performance fit, street size is fine. If you want a comfortable fit, you can go half a size up.

Can you wash five ten shoes?

Like with all climbing shoes, you want to take care when washing Five Ten climbing shoes. Excessive heat or harsh chemicals can interfere with the shoe construction and meddle with the well-balanced forces at play. You can read about cleaning climbing shoes here.

which ATHLETES are sponsored by five ten?

Five Ten has a decent amount of athletes rocking their shoes. From the GOAT Janja Garnbert to GB Olympian Shauna Coxsey and V17 crusher Will Bosi, Five Ten has certainly bagged some big names. Other athletes include Natalia Grossman, Miho Nonaka, Dave Graham, Sasha DiGiulian, Tyler Landman and Ammon McNeely.

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