Five Ten Product Reviews and Ratings - Rock Shoes - Escalante

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Brand:Five Ten

Located in:Climbing, Rock Shoes and Harnesses, Rock Shoes

A stellar performer on both long multi-pitch routes and brutal on-sites, the Escalante from Five Ten offers you the best of both worlds with the perfect combination of comfort and performance.<ul><li>The Lariat Lacing System can be left relaxed for long days on the rock, while the Velcroclosure allows you to crank it down when you want to perform</li><li>An unlined, synthetic upper forms to your foot for a custom fit</li><li>Stealth C4 Rubber soles edge precisely and provide excellent friction on limestone, granite, sandstone... you name it, they stick it</li><li>2004 Closeout</li></ul><ul><li>Weight per pair: 10.4 ounces</li><ul><li>Upper: Syndrella synthetic</li><ul><li>Lining: None</li><ul><li>Outsole: Stealth C4 Rubber </li><ul><li>Resoleable: Yes</li></ul>Specifications based on men's size 9.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.5 stars

(based on 12 reviews)

33% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Comfortable(5), Good grip(6)

Best Uses:

Bouldering(7), Casual(4), Climbing gym(3)

Better for Short Climbs

By rumbling bald

from Rutherfordton, NC on 4/9/2007

Comfort:

Cord cuts into achilles, Easy to get on and off

Sizing:

Feels half size too big

Width:

Feels too wide

Pros:

Grips well

Cons:

Bulky, Uncomfortable

Best Uses:

Bouldering, Indoor, Single pitch

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

My only complaints are that the cord cut into my heel, and that it was not quite snug enough on top. Despite this, it is a good shoe as far as functionality goes, not great, but there's been worse.

Agressive Fit Shoe

By JT

from Los Angeles, CA on 2/28/2007

Comfort:

Causes Hotspots or Blisters, Pinchs tendon

Sizing:

Feels full size too big

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Easy on and off velcro, Lightweight

Cons:

Uncomfortable

Best Uses:

Bouldering, Short climbs

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

They were too big, yet the backs of the shoe at the tendon was super tight. It cut in and you could not stand for very long in them. Since they have velcro closure, it is best to put on right before climbing and then quickly take off afterwards. Again they weren't even the right size, they were too loose at the toes and too big but they felt too small and tight at the Achilles' heel

Quick cut, now Im happy

By Austin

from Post Fallls, Id on 2/6/2007

Comfort:

Broken in, Stiff Leather/Fabric

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Good fit, Rugged, Sticky sole, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Bulky, Heel cord hurt

Best Uses:

Bouldering, Casual Climbing, Climbing Gym

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I used them for a while, and the cord that runs behind the heel, dug in to my skin. I decided to cut it, an now it feels so much better. I can actually wear them when Im not climbimg.

Great price I bought before

By newb from wilmington, de on 8/5/2006

Comfort:

Broken in

Sizing:

Fit true to size

Width:

Fit true to width

Best Uses:

Bouldering, Climbing Gym

for the price this is a great shoe I will probably buy more.

Great product; good price

By Sabylynn

from Alabama on 5/18/2006

Pros:

Comfortable, Good grip

Best Uses:

Bouldering

[...] These were a gift for my son who is just getting into climbing over the past 6 months. He was thrilled and very pleased.

i would buy this product again and again

By tombo

from dubuque IA on 5/1/2006

Pros:

Breathes well, Comfortable, Good grip

Cons:

Too rigid

Best Uses:

Bouldering, Casual, Climbing Gym, top climbing

escalante worked great. i suggest ordering it a half size smaller than your regular shoe size. ie 12-11.5

an oak of a climbing shoe

By blue buddha

from bend, or on 3/20/2006

Pros:

Comfortable

Cons:

Causes sweating, Too rigid

Best Uses:

Casual

Way more rigid than I was expecting. Padded insides are great for comfort, but they completely eliminate sensitivity. It's like climbing in moon boots...tight fitting moon boots.

Escalante

By Ross the Rock Climber

from Pocatello, ID on 3/16/2006

Pros:

Good grip, Good rubber

Cons:

Heel isn't form fitting like other 510s

Best Uses:

Bouldering

Great product, great price, & great color.

[...]

Another Gem by Five Ten

By Two Step

from Oxford,OH on 2/23/2006

Pros:

Good grip

Best Uses:

Nice all around shoe

So far I have been extremely happy with these shoes. Some reviews say that the cord cuts into your heel when they are straped tight. I havent noticed that, they fit great.

enjoying the shoes!

By novice climber and luvin' it!

from louisville, ky on 2/17/2006

Pros:

Comfortable

Best Uses:

Casual

I thank you for a great pair of shoes.

I've just started climbing and find I can actually climb comfortably with these shoes.

I'm sure, once I improve my skills, I will be purchasing another pair of shoes for more extreme climbing.

Escalante

By Salami_Samurai

from South Central Texas on 2/13/2006

Pros:

Comfortable, Good grip, Velcro tightening

Cons:

Causes sweating, some break in required

Best Uses:

Climbing

I climb every day so I go through plenty of shoes and these are holding up well. I wish 5.10s were more affordable but retain quality.

Watch out for your heals!

By Greg B

from Philly on 1/31/2006

Pros:

Good grip

Cons:

cuts into your heal

Best Uses:

Casual

Actually this is my second pair. [...] Be prepared for the shoe top cut into the back of your foot above the heal. By the time mine were super worn in, I wore through both toes. Comfortable when broke in for trad, sport and gym climbing.

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