Performance Rock Shoes
'Performance' is a huge category, so with UK sport climbing in mind we've narrowed the focus of this review to down-turned, supportive shoes with a good edge. How did they all do?
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Five Ten Quantum VCS
This stiff down-turned velcro shoe gives a lot of power in the toe and heel whilst maintaining good levels of support. It is surprisingly comfortable for such a down-turned shoe, making it an excellent option for sport climbing as well as boulderi...
Five Ten Guide Tennie
The latest version of this popular approach shoe climbs like a dream, says Martin McKenna, and it rocks on long scrambles too. But keep it away from wet grass...
Five Ten Anasazi Pro
Go to any busy crag or wall and you'll probably see a pair of Anasazis. As a versatile and comfy shoe they are popular with good reason. With the Anasazi Pro, Five Ten have made a more performance-oriented model. Do we like it as much as the original Anasazi?
Five Ten Gambit
Bridging the gap between Five Ten's relaxed Rogue line and the more technical Anasazi, the Gambit offers both long route comfort and mid-grade...
An Introduction to Vegan Climbing Equipment
As a vegan, taking on a new sport/discipline requires research. With the help of the Veggie Guide team, we have put...
Five Ten Access Approach Shoe
In an attempt to bridge the gap between technical walking shoe and lightweight running trainer Five Ten have produced the Access....
Rock Shoes for All-Day Comfort
Most climbers need a comfy rock shoe in their lives. When choosing an all-day all-rounder, pure performance comes second to...
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Five Ten Asym VCS (Men's and Women's)
For beginners seeking performance and advanced climbers looking for comfort, these shoes offer versatility for sport routes and trad climbs alike. The Asym is built with an asymmetrical hook-and-loop closure that helps dial in a secure fit and an ...
Five Ten Five Tennie
1985 Five Ten released the first approach shoe, the Five Tennie. Designed to be a tennis shoe that could climb 5.10 this award winning approach shoe has all the tech of a climbing shoe in the package of a casual sneaker.
OutDoor 2018 - Rock Shoes and Footwear
The UKC/UKH team have just returned from the final OutDoor show at Friedrichshafen. We saw hundreds of innovative, colourful and exciting new products and in this roundup you can see some of the best products in the rock shoes and footwear category:
Five Ten Retro Tennie
The Five Ten Retro Tennies are perfect for climbers looking for a technical approach shoe with the design aesthetics of a classic...
OutDoor 2018 - Our Top 10 Products
We're just back from the annual gear fest that is the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen. From the thousands of products on...
Five Ten Quantum VCS
For the redevelopment of the classic Quantum, we worked with the Huber brothers, Alex and Thomas, to develop an all-around performance...
Five Ten Anasazi Pro
When world cup bouldering champion Shauna Coxsey approached the 5.10 development team to update her Anasazis to give her a competitive...
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Competition Win a Pair of Five Ten Five Tennies
Over 30 years ago Five Ten released what could be best described as the world's first approach shoe: the Five Tennie. Designed to blend the features of a climbing shoe with a casual sneaker, it could be used for everything from getting to the clim...
Competition WINNERWin a pair of Five Ten Wall Master
The Wall Master is an affordable shoe designed for beginners, intermediates and even experts who want to knock off multiple pitches in comfort. Its breathable, unlined leather upper molds to the foot for a comfortable fit, and the stiff sole adds support and...
Competition WINNERWin a pair of Five Ten Quantum VCS
For the redevelopment of the classic Quantum we worked with the Huber brothers, Alex and Thomas, to develop an all-around performance shoe for any climbing setting. We started with a Stealth® C4™ outsole, the Hubers tackle a diverse range of climbs with...
Competition WINNERWin a Pair of Five Ten Anasazi Pro
When world cup bouldering champion Shauna Coxsey approached the 5.10 development team to update her Anasazis to give her a...
Competition WINNERWin a pair of the new Five Ten Guide Tennie
The all new Guide Tennie. Lamont dozier wrote it. Odissey famously covered it. We're doing it. Going back to our roots!...
Competition WINNERWin a pair of the new Five Ten Anasazi Blanco
The Five Ten Anasazi Blanco has been relaunched for 2017 and we're giving you a chance to win a brand new pair!
Interview Danny MacAskill - Riding the Ridge
Danny MacAskill's talents in trials riding are well-known, thanks to his multiple viral videos featuring stunts you couldn't even...
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