Five Ten NIAD VCS
Five Ten
The NIAD VCS is a firm, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Five Ten for sport climbing and bouldering. Five Ten lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 8 shops from 94.90 EUR.
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.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the NIAD VCS ranks in the top 9% for edging, the top 28% for hooking and the top 31% for crack climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
NIAD VCS 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
NIAD VCS trade-offs
- Synthetic upper traps more heat and moisture
How the NIAD VCS fits
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.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
NIAD VCS fit reports
1 scanned owner has reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
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 Evolv Geshido (0.70, stiffer).
NIAD VCS specifications
| Brand | Five Ten |
| Model | NIAD VCS |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 500 g (17.6 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Stealth C4 |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the NIAD VCS costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 8 shops that currently stock it (94.90 to 119.90 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 94.90 EUR at hardloop.de, 37% below the 150.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 94.90 EUR |
| scape-shop.com | 100.80 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 103.83 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 104.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 104.97 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 118.44 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 119.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 119.90 EUR |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 118.44 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 100.80 EUR | 7 |
| 36.5 | 104.97 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 104.90 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 104.90 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 103.83 EUR | 7 |
| 38.5 | 127.46 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 127.46 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 127.46 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 118.44 EUR | 5 |
| 40.5 | 124.90 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 124.90 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 127.46 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 118.44 EUR | 4 |
| 42.5 | 124.90 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 124.90 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 103.90 EUR | 5 |
| 44.5 | 124.90 EUR | 2 |
| 45 | 124.90 EUR | 2 |
| 45.5 | 127.46 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 103.90 EUR | 4 |
| 47.5 | 127.46 EUR | 1 |
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