Five Ten Anasazi VCS
Five Ten
The Anasazi VCS is a stiff, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Five Ten for sport climbing and bouldering. Typically sized 1 EU size below street size. Of 6 user reports, 3 find the heel loose and 4 rate the toes perfect.
A flat-profiled velcro shoe, the Anasazi VCS delivers precision and comfort on vertical terrain and slabs. Velcro closure enables fast adjustments during intense climbing sessions. With responsive Stealth C4 rubber and moderate asymmetry, this shoe excels on technical face climbing.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Anasazi VCS ranks in the top 3% for crack climbing, the top 26% for hooking and the top 39% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Anasazi VCS strengths
- Flat profile for a wide range of grades
- Velcro makes shoe changes quick between routes
- Versatile compound doesn't specialize but does everything decently
- Pays off to resole rather than replace
- Stealth C4 rubber - strong all-around grip
Anasazi VCS trade-offs
- Static fit that doesn't adapt with wear
- Flat profile limits steep terrain
How the Anasazi VCS fits
Typically sized 1 EU size below street size.
Expect little to no stretch. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian, roman and greek toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Anasazi VCS fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 6 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).
Typical downsize: -1.0 EU from street size (n=6).
- Fits best for: egyptian toe shape, short toes
- Runs tight for: low instep
- Runs loose for: wide heel, deep heel
- Toes: 67% perfect (n=6) - 4 perfect, 2 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for egyptian toe shape, short toes
- Forefoot: 67% perfect (n=6) - 4 perfect, 2 tight, 0 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Heel: 50% perfect (n=6) - 3 perfect, 0 tight, 3 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.64 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.59, softer) and the Evolv Yosemite Bum (0.70, stiffer).
Anasazi VCS specifications
| Brand | Five Ten |
| Model | Anasazi VCS |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Hard |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 494 g (17.4 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Stealth C4 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Anasazi VCS costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Anasazi VCS in stock right now.
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