Five Ten NIAD VCS
Five Ten
A balanced performer with moderate downturn, the NIAD VCS delivers precision and comfort across varied wall angles. 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 hobby to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Shape handles steeper moves without being aggressive
- Medium rubber hardness for general-purpose climbing
- Supports resoling to extend the shoe's life
- Stealth C4 rubber - strong all-around grip
Trade-offs
- Synthetic upper traps more heat and moisture
Sizing & Fit
True to size for standard feet. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.66 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Miura VS (0.56, softer) and the Andrea Boldrini Tiger Evo (0.70, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Five Ten |
| Model | NIAD VCS |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Stealth C4 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 500g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 101.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 104.97 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 116.60 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 119.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 119.90 EUR |
| oliunid.fr | 119.90 EUR |
| oliunid.es | 119.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 119.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 124.90 EUR |
| snowleader.be | 124.90 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 101.90 EUR at hardloop.de, 32% below the 150.00 EUR list price. 10 shops currently stock it (101.90 to 124.90 EUR).