Five Ten Wallmaster
Five Ten
The Wallmaster is a stiff, flat-lasted velcro shoe from Five Ten for sport climbing. Five Ten lists it as wide-width with a wide heel.
Made for the step up from rental shoes, the Wallmaster has minimal downturn and a stiff sole that edges well on slabs and vertical walls. Velcro closure enables fast adjustments during intense climbing sessions. With high volume and responsive Stealth C4 rubber, this shoe handles all foothold types.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Wallmaster ranks in the top 14% for support, the top 18% for comfort and the top 21% for crack climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Wallmaster strengths
- Straight last for natural foot position on easier ground
- Straightforward straps with no learning curve
- Stiff platform supports on tiny edges
- Unlined leather upper molds to the foot
- Stealth C4 compound for outdoor friction
Wallmaster trade-offs
- Very stiff with minimal sensitivity
- Flat profile limits steep terrain
- Basic design lacks advanced features
How the Wallmaster fits
Roomy fit suits wider feet and higher volumes. Size for a snug but comfortable fit.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, wide heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Expect roughly a full size of stretch; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.73 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Red Chili Spirit (0.63, softer) and the Unparallel Up-Rise Pro (0.79, stiffer).
Wallmaster specifications
| Brand | Five Ten |
| Model | Wallmaster |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Leather |
| Weight (pair) | 506 g (17.8 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Stealth C4 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | No |
| Kids | No |
What the Wallmaster costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Wallmaster in stock right now.
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