Five Ten Asym
Five Ten
The Asym is a firm, slightly downturned velcro shoe from Five Ten for sport climbing and bouldering. Five Ten lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
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 C4 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.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Asym ranks in the top 20% for support, the top 36% for comfort and the top 38% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Asym strengths
- Straight last for natural foot position on easier ground
- Unlined leather upper molds to the foot
- Quick velcro adjustment between attempts
Asym trade-offs
- Stiff sole cuts down on sensitivity
How the Asym fits
Runs small. Size up half size from street shoe. The unlined leather upper molds to the foot but stretches little. The heel is cut very low.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.62 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Vapor V (0.55, softer) and the La Sportiva Finale (0.65, stiffer).
Asym specifications
| Brand | Five Ten |
| Model | Asym |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Leather/synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 500 g (17.6 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Stealth C4 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | No |
| Kids | No |
What the Asym costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Asym in stock right now.
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