Five Ten Asym
Five Ten
Designed for versatility, this shoe features minimal downturn and is equally at home on slabs and overhangs. Velcro closure enables fast adjustments during intense climbing sessions. With standard volume and responsive Stealth Onyxx rubber, this shoe handles all foothold types.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Straight last for natural foot position on easier ground
- Adjustments take a second, not a minute
- Quick velcro adjustment between attempts
Trade-offs
- Less adaptive than a leather upper over time
Sizing & Fit
Runs small. Size up half size from street shoe. Leather upper stretches with time. Low-volume shoe with very low-cut heel.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.61 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Red Chili Circuit (0.54, softer) and the La Sportiva Aragon (0.65, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Five Ten |
| Model | Asym |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Stiff-Moderate |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Stealth C4 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Weight (pair) | 500g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |