Five Ten Grandstone
Five Ten
A moderately downturned lace shoe, the Grandstone delivers precision and comfort across varied wall angles. Lace closure offers a customizable fit for long days at the crag, making it well-suited for sport and trad climbing. With responsive Stealth C4 rubber, it handles both edging and smearing with confidence.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Works whether you're pulling on plastic or stone
- Customizable lace tension for long route comfort
- Rubber splits the difference between sticky and durable
- Flex is balanced for a range of footwork techniques
Trade-offs
- Wider profile can feel sloppy on thin edges
Sizing & Fit
Roomy fit suits wider feet and higher volumes. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: wide width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.62 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Ocun Pearl (0.54, softer) and the Unparallel UP Virtu (0.65, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Five Ten |
| Model | Grandstone |
| Closure | Lace |
| Feel | Moderate |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Stealth C4 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 539g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |