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What happened to the new Five Ten shoes?

MP · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 2
Long Ranger wrote:

That's usually the outcome of such a merger. What does a behemoth company like Adidas need with 5.10? I guess I'm asking, as it's not the brand they want, it perhaps was the employees of the company, but I hear there's a big requirement to relocate, which is a hard pill to swallow for some. It's not the shoe designs, as we've seen most of those be blatantly copied. Perhaps it's the climbing  talent - you can be sponsored by Adidas + a shoe company but now, maybe that's not a kosher thing, since Adidas IS a climbing shoe company (rather than just apparel). Lots of big pros have dropped their shoe sponsor to go w/5.10-Adidas.

When I heard adidas bought 5.10, I assumed that they would incorporate the 'stealth rubber' marketing into the Adidas shoe offerings and kill off the rest of the company. (in other words, rather than wanting to move into the climbing business, they hoped that sticky rubber could help adidas differentiate their normal shoe products from nike/puma/etc...). 

You Really Are The Greatest · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2019 · Points: 0
John Clark wrote:

Anyone want to start a betting pool on when in the 2030s these will actually see full production release?

I’d rather put my money on how disappointed you guys will be when you actually get to climb in them...

Matthew Jaggers · · Red River Gorge · Joined Sep 2017 · Points: 695

I haven't worn my Hiangles since buying the Quantums on Super Sale. I'm forced to buy more at this point. Too bad they don't discontinue a shoe AFTER the replacement option is out, so at least you'd know if you can move on or have to stock up.

Kincaid Murray · · Bend, OR · Joined Oct 2018 · Points: 0

Grandstones are up on the website now!

Casey Collyer · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Jun 2019 · Points: 0

Anyone who's picked up a pair, report back with how quickly they fell apart. Apparently all new 5.10 shoes have a lifespan of about 4 weeks.

Ted Pinson · · Chicago, IL · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 252

I’ve had my Teams for about 2 months and they barely show any sign of wear at all even though I’ve been bouldering and leading in them 2-3 times a week and It’s pretty phenomenal.  I know that soft rubber supposedly wears quicker but I’m finding the opposite to be the case.

Travis S · · Colorado · Joined Jul 2018 · Points: 70
TenTon Kodiak wrote: Anyone who's picked up a pair, report back with how quickly they fell apart. Apparently all new 5.10 shoes have a lifespan of about 4 weeks.

Can’t speak to the grandstones but idk why everyone loves to hate on 5.10 these days. I like how they fit and think they hold up as well as any la Sportiva shoe I’ve ever owned 

F Loyd · · Kennewick, WA · Joined Mar 2018 · Points: 808
Travis S wrote:

Can’t speak to the grandstones but idk why everyone loves to hate on 5.10 these days. I like how they fit and think they hold up as well as any la Sportiva shoe I’ve ever owned 

Because the quality issues are more common than La Sportiva. I've had to send back two pair for QA issues.

Ted Pinson · · Chicago, IL · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 252

I dunno.  I’ve never seen rubber wear through as quickly as on Miuras or Katanas, and people have been complaining about Solution straps breaking for years.  Not to mention that infamous TC Pro rand delamination...

I’ve personally NEVER had issues with Five Ten quality and I’ve owned:
2 pairs of Moccs (including a recent one)
2 pairs of Tans
Pinks
Blancos
HiAngles
Dragons
Blackwings
Teams

I think a lot of it is confirmation bias and distrust of the Adidas merger.

CJ Morgani · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2019 · Points: 0

Did they release only up to a 13 or did I already miss the 14/15 stock?

Karl Walters · · San Diego · Joined May 2017 · Points: 106

I had more issues with LS shoes than Five Ten. Had a pair of Skwamas break at the strap and another pair rip in the heel cup. My Futuras delaminated almost instantly as well. Since they were an old model LS wouldn’t warranty them. The Skwama took almost a month.

I had some Hiangles delam after a few months. Call them up and have a shipping label. Mentioned to the QC rep that I was thinking of trying the women’s version. He sends me both as a replacement and they were here the next day.

With that said I bought 4 pairs of old Dragons, 4 pairs of Teams, and 4 pairs of Hiangles on sale and that should last me for forever and hopefully by then the new Adidas shoes don’t suck so much.

Juan Vargas · · Bakersfield, CA · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 1,150

Anyone having issues with the new Tennies? I had three pairs before they got re-designed and they all delaminated very quickly once i climbed with them. I’m curious since i’ll be getting a new pair of approach shoes soon.

Rexford Nesakwatch · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2018 · Points: 0

I also have had way more quality problems with Sportiva than FiveTen. 

Mtn proj people seem to love to hate on BD and FiveTen.

Zeb Martin · · San Francisco · Joined Nov 2018 · Points: 0

Anyone know sizing on Granndstones?

I wear a 9.5 in pinks and hiangles

Casey Collyer · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Jun 2019 · Points: 0
Travis S wrote:

Can’t speak to the grandstones but idk why everyone loves to hate on 5.10 these days. I like how they fit and think they hold up as well as any la Sportiva shoe I’ve ever owned 

I sent back two pairs of the Hiangle, because both suffered the same issue with the rand and sole separating from the toe box after a few weeks; like a full delamination. 

If you read through the reviews for the Hiangle, Aleon, and the new Dragon Lace/VCS, they all seem to suffer from the same QC issues with the toe box, stitching, and other issues. 
The old Blackwing (my favorite shoe) and the old Dragons were both bomber shoes that were indestructible. But, I’ve fully switched to LS after being a diehard 5.10 climber for a decade. I want 5.10 to be amazing again, but have little hope.  
Rexford Nesakwatch · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2018 · Points: 0

Anyone successfully use the AAC promo code for Grandstones?

I got "promo code cannot be applied"
 

Travis S · · Colorado · Joined Jul 2018 · Points: 70
Rexford Nesakwatch wrote: Anyone successfully use the AAC promo code for Grandstones?

I got "promo code cannot be applied"
 

Worked for me

Ethan Ayer · · Los Angeles, CA · Joined Mar 2018 · Points: 0
Rexford Nesakwatch wrote: Anyone successfully use the AAC promo code for Grandstones?

I got "promo code cannot be applied"
 

Use last years code.  Someone please test these out ASAP on some trad routes.  I wear mostly Fiveten because they fit my feet but I'm wary about the granstones measuring up to the TC Pros.

Rexford Nesakwatch · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2018 · Points: 0

Code works now again, Adidas IT fixed this AM after I called.

MisterE Wolfe · · Nevada City, CA · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 8,042

Popped up on my FB feed this morning:

Grandstones​​​

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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